Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Luna Chavez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in legal. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Lori K.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 9 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Oak Park side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Jack R.
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Ariana Foster
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Sophie Walker
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much established but now it's better than expected.
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Nicole R.
Moved here from San Diego about 9 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to traffic but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jace Turner
My experience has been mostly positive. it exceeded my expectations. The only thing I'd watch out for is food scene. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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Colton D.
Moved here from Baltimore about 6 years ago. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Still getting used to cultural scene but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Nolan G.
yep
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Henry Baker
Bought a house here in 2017 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Scarlett Morgan
100%
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Jackson Brooks
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 9 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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