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Wheaton, IL Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Victoria Adams

Anyone else love living in Wheaton?

Hey, There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Wheaton?

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Elizabeth Chavez

Studio apartments in Wheaton -options?

So, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,731/month for a decent place. Median household income is $119,566, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Hone...

18 replies 27 upvotes housing
aurora_native

Why I chose Wheaton over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

2 replies 15 upvotes living
Nora Perez

What to expect moving to Wheaton?

Just moved here 14 months ago and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,731 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 53,453 people. Homes are going for about $447,700 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Pro...

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Xavier

Weekend activities in Wheaton?

We have two kids and With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,731/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $447,700, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating th...

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Roger H.

Is Wheaton good for remote workers?

Alright, Homes are going for about $447,700 on average. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

3 replies 12 upvotes jobs
charlotte_valentina

Remote worker thinking about Wheaton

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Nigh...

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Michael P.

Things that make Wheaton unique

OK so Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,731 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do?

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Jeffrey G.

What's it really like living in Wheaton?

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $447,700 on average. Household incomes average around $119,566 in Wheaton. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me know your thoughts. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'...

1 replies 23 upvotes living
Hunter Roberts

Freelancing from Wheaton -experience?

Median household income is $119,566, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $447,700 on average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect...

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Nora Perez

Most overrated things about Wheaton

Hey everyone, With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here?

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Noah C.

Commute times in Wheaton -how bad?

I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

3 replies 29 upvotes jobs
Jeffrey G.

Housing in Wheaton compared to Miami

Longtime lurker here, I work in engineering and It's a a smaller city city with about 53,453 people. Household incomes average around $119,566 in Wheaton. Homes are going for about $447,700 on average. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold win...

0 replies 2 upvotes housing
Bella James

Is public transit usable in Wheaton?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $447,700, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 53,453 people. With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

2 replies 13 upvotes qa
Hunter Roberts

What's it really like living in Wheaton?

I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $119,566 in Wheaton. Homes are going for about $447,700 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school ...

0 replies 30 upvotes living
philly_arianna

Weekend activities in Wheaton?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $119,566, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuine...

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Angel King

Is Wheaton a good place to live?

My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Wheaton sits at 82.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,731 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold ...

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Brooks T.

Cost of living reality check -Wheaton

Hello, You can expect to pay around $1,731 for rent here. With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 53,453 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plu...

5 replies 14 upvotes housing
Gabriella Gomez

Wheaton quality of life -am I missing something?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $447,700, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $119,566 in Wheaton. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Wheaton? I'd say it's better for families than young singles....

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charlotte_valentina

Raising a family in Wheaton -thoughts?

Hey everyone, We have two kids and Median household income is $119,566, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd ...

2 replies 22 upvotes living
Aria Robinson

Cost of living reality check -Wheaton

Random thought, Born and raised here. With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 53,453 people. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property...

0 replies 7 upvotes housing
Levi Nelson

Wheaton housing prices -when will it stop?

OK so I've been here for 1 years and Household incomes average around $119,566 in Wheaton. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Pro...

1 replies 2 upvotes housing
Ariana K.

Unpopular opinion about Wheaton

First post here. With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Hunter Roberts

Affordable areas near Wheaton?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this?

2 replies 12 upvotes housing
Avery Kelly

Rent in Wheaton getting crazy

OK so I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,731/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do?

3 replies 24 upvotes housing
Savannah Scott

Just moved to Wheaton, any tips?

Alright, I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,731/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $119,566 in Wheaton. With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perf...

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Noah C.

Day-to-day life in Wheaton, IL

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters.

23 replies 11 upvotes living
charlotte_valentina

What surprised you most about Wheaton?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are With a population of 53,453, Wheaton is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $119,566 in Wheaton. Crime rate is something to consider -Wheaton sits at 82.8 per 100K. Homes are going for about $447,700 on average. Average temperature is arou...

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Angel King

Things Wheaton needs to improve

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 10 months ago and Median household income is $119,566, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 53,453 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. TIA!

19 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
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