Moving to Chicago (Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove: work, housing, investment)

[a73babe]

I will be transferring from Southern Cali to Chicago in the next few months for work. I am looking for advice on places to live w/some details on their benefits. I have been doing a little looking around and I have decided that the Western 'burbs are probably what I am looking for, specifically in Dupage County. I am a 34yr old single woman looking to purchase a home in the $500k range. Shopping and dining are musts. Some place for me to feel safe and secure in the neighborhood and w/the investment in the property as I hope to plant some significant roots. Appreciate anyone offering technicolor of the neighborhoods of Dupage county to help me with my housing search.

[Drover]

Best shopping and dining in DuPage = Naperville. If you're willing to expand your search to Kane County, Geneva is also known for both.

[Steve-o]

I have pics on C-D here under the "suburb pics" if youre interested *(link below). You should look into Wasco, St. Charles, Geneva, Naperville, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, etc.

Some suburb pics (56K BEWARE!)

[Windy City John]

correction best shopping Oak Brook and Woodfield Malls--best places to live in your price range Naperville, Wheaton

[jessiegirl_98]

Originally Posted by Windy City John

correction best shopping Oak Brook and Woodfield Malls--best places to live in your price range Naperville, Wheaton

I would say that Naperville has a lot more going on for a single, 34 year old. It has a nice downtown area with a lot of bars/restaurants, whereas Wheaton is fine, but significantly more conservative.

[nanannie]

A younger single woman ? I would bet my investment dollars in a place like Arlington Hts. Busy active downtown, very sought after area with all the amenities AND easy commute to both the city and O'hare. Also, Elmhurst for the same reasons ( and I was once a single woman in Elmhurst and did very well. )GLen Ellyn, Wheaton are nice but quieter, and Naperville is family central , but again, great,large and busy downtown and a good investment. St Charles is nice/active, good investment and its sister town Geneva is a favorite, but further from the city.