Rockford, Vs. Freeport (Chicago, Highland, Oregon: apartments, trip , rent)

[jay123]

[SIZE=3]Hello Everyone, I want some guidance from you. I have moved from Chicago earlier this year to Rockford, IL and have been staying on East side near cherry vally mall in a very nice apartments. My only problem is my commute to work which is in Freeport, IL. (Around 35 miles, 40 min every day). So, far I am happy with the apartment and commute as this was the summer time. But, now I am more concern about the winter. Last year was really nasty to drive every day from Rockford to Freeport. I have been warned against the crime rate of Freeport many times. I am really confused. BTW, I am a single. Please give me your honest opinion. Also, if yes, would you please provide me information of any nice apartment in Freeport, IL?[/SIZE]

[djbridgeland]

The crime rate in Freeport is no worse than Rockford. Just stay west of West Ave and you will be good. I forget the name but there are some really nice apartments near Highland Community College, and are probably cheaper than the place in Rockford. Heck if you have some money saved up might want to look into buying a house, you can get a house in a decent neighborhood in the $50,000 - $70,000 range.

[Homesinrockford]

I have a freind who is a police officer in Freeport and he says it's worse than Rockford and would never live in the city himself.

[rocky12345]

How could something be worse than rockford?

[illinoisboy]

Originally Posted by rocky12345

How could something be worse than rockford?

Chicago's having no problems achieving that.

[cavewoman]

These are too toooo funny.

[debbie at bouontiful]

Well, I use to live in Stockton about 15 miles West of Freeport and I loved that area. Now, I do go to Rockford for many events and Cherry Mall is a nice place but if I had a chance to go back I would go West of Freeport out in the country. That me though, were in Eastern OK at present on a cattle ranch so were into open rural area. While visiting Freeport sometime, take a trip on out to Galena for a visit or Apple Canyon for a nice lake visit. You'll love those areas.

[Paige65]

There are plenty of places to live in Freeport that have low/no crime. Even east of West Avenue is okay. Your rent will be cheaper, your commute will be shorter, you won't spend so much in gas. I'd move. It doesn't sound like you have children, so if you don't like it there, you can always move back to Rockford. I'd check out the apartments around the Stephenson St. Road area. There are also homes for rent, and as another poster stated, you can get a decent home in a decent area for not a lot of money. If I were you I'd probably rent for awhile to make sure you like it though.

Freeport, while struggling economically right now, is a pretty, small town. It has a great park system for a town its size, a few decent non-chain places to eat, and it's close to Galena and Oregon areas, which are both quite scenic. I wouldn't suggest someone move there without a job, but since you already have one, it seems like a great choice for you.