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Everly Jackson moving

What to expect moving to Wheaton?

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 52,172 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thanks in advance! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Dominic P.
I've lived in East for about 15 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 Miami, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The public transit scene is tough

The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Far from beaches/mountains

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Kenneth R.
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. I love the pace of life here.
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