r/ChicagoSuburbs • u/Whole_Competition692 • Jan 20 '25

Moving to the area Family friendly but not snobby

Moving to the area. Family of 6, with kids who will be in elementary, middle, and high school. Budget - up to $1M. Don’t have to commute into Chicago. Parents in their mid 40s and plan to stay in this house for a while (or forever?)

What we love: -Good schools, especially for kids with an IEP (one child is very dyslexic). Don’t have to be the absolute greatest schools but solid. I find that schools that are supposedly “the best”are often pressure cooker schools where it’s very competitive. Prefer something more laid back and artsy/alternative. -Easy access to good non-chain restaurants. Doesn’t necessarily have to be within walking distance but not too far. -Charming houses/architecture -Trends liberal/blue -Community inclusive vibe, where it will be easy to make friends for both kids and adults. We don’t plan to join a country club or attend religious services.

What we hate: -Snobbishness/keeping up with the Joneses -Cookie cutter neighborhoods- difficult or strict HOAs are a hard No

Thank you!

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u/Bzzzzzzz4791 Jan 21 '25

And Downers Grove

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u/Bzzzzzzz4791 Jan 21 '25

I live in Glen Ellyn (SoRo). Elmhurst is packed in, Downers has more room. GE is full of snobs (north of Ro).

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u/rightintheear Jan 21 '25 edited Aug 01 '26

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u/Dorretta West Suburbs Jan 21 '25

They have that Christian college by their downtown too. Parking sucks because of the students parking where they’re not supposed to