Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a small town city with about 2,003 people. You can expect to pay around $1,264 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Audrey Hall
I've lived in Uptown for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- The housing market scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Julian Patel
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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David J.
same here
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Miles Flores
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Silas G.
100%
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Valentina Jones
accurate
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Axel Bennett
this is the way
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Hailey Howard
I've lived in Oak Park for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good healthcare facilities
- The community vibe scene is tough
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Serenity Cooper
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Pittsburgh it's excellent.
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Brittany H.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Kyle Y.
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much growing but now it's tough.
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