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Olivia Sanchez housing

Wheaton housing prices -when will it stop?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $483,100, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Weston Hernandez
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in The Heights area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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caroline_girl
same here
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Karen M.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.

I've been here 8 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is improving.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

No regrets on my end..
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