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Sadie Brooks best-worst

Best and worst neighborhoods in Winnetka

Hey, I'm a 42-year-old electrician and The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $1,206,300 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Oliver Sanders
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is tough in most areas.
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Thomas Harris
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Highland. It's hit or miss for what you get.

Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in retail you might struggle.

People: Generally decent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Ellie G.
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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