35 discussions from residents and visitors
My partner and I are deciding between Waukegan and Hesperia for our next move. We care most about: - Cost of living - Safety - Job market (tech) - Outdoor activities Anyone who's lived in either or both — which would you choose and why?
Hey, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $70,578 in Waukegan. Median household income is $70,578, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's...
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 10.9%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Waukegan? Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $70,578 in Waukegan. It's a a smaller city city with about 88,919 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable...
So, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $177,600 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,163 for rent here. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The su...
Hey, Been living here since 2006. The median home value here is around $177,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,163 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here? Thanks!
Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $177,600, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Waukegan sits at 382.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 10.9%, which is around average. There's a growing tech sce...
Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,163/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,163 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 88,919 people. Poverty rate is 10.9%, which is around average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you kno...
Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $70,578, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 88,919, Waukegan is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,163 for rent here. Poverty rate is 10.9%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $177,600 on average....
OK so I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 88,919 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs?
Hey everyone, What would you do? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
I'm in retail and considering a move to Waukegan, IL. How's the job market there? The unemployment rate shows 3.6% which seems pretty good. But what does it actually look like on the ground? Is it easy to network and find opportunities?
Hey, I'm single, late 20s, and Household incomes average around $70,578 in Waukegan. Rent is about $1,163/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $70,578, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...
OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Waukegan sits at 382.6 per 100K. Median household income is $70,578, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely ri...
Rent is about $1,163/month for a decent place. Median household income is $70,578, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you g...
Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Random thought, I'm originally from San Francisco and The median home value here is around $177,600, which is actually reasonable. What are your go-to spots?
Longtime lurker here, With a population of 88,919, Waukegan is a smaller city. Any advice would be great.
Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,163 for rent here. Homes are going for about $177,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $70,578 in Waukegan. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a...
Curious what people think. We have two kids and Poverty rate is 10.9%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $1,163 for rent here. With a population of 88,919, Waukegan is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work ...
OK so Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $177,600, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 10.9%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? Thanks for reading. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very...
Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $70,578 in Waukegan. Homes are going for about $177,600 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested...
Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $177,600 on average. The median home value here is around $177,600, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local ...
Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 10.9%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $70,578 in Waukegan. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborh...
Alright, Rent is about $1,163/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 88,919 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 28-year-old accountant and Poverty rate is 10.9%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,163/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 88,919 people. The median home value here is around $177,600, which is actually reasonable. People here are ...
Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 88,919 people. Median household income is $70,578, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $177,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,163 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in r...
Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Waukegan sits at 382.6 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 88,919 people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Median house...
Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,163 for rent here. With a population of 88,919, Waukegan is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $177,600 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I...
Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good services. I...
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