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Old 05-02-2010, 12:05 AM
 
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I am taking a position that is in Mount Prospect and I am considering moving to Arlington Heights. I am looking to move some where with a good nightlife with a younger crowd preferably in the 20-26 range. I do not want to live in the city because of the commute and I can always take a train in on the weekends if I want to. So does anyone have any suggestions or comments on living in Arlington Heights as a young single professional? Also suggestions on places to stay would be helpful as well.
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Old 05-02-2010, 06:46 AM
 
Location: South Chicagoland
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Default I know this is a little off-topic but oh well:

I'm 23 years old and I also have a question. How the hell do you and all these other "young professionals" afford places like Arlington Heights? Seriously, wtf did you guys do to get that kind of money? I don't know ANYONE who even considers moving into places like Arlington Heights, Lincoln Park or downtown Chicago. Rent and/or home ownership is expensive and such a ridiculous idea doesn't even cross their mind.

I know college graduates - people who graduated from four year universities and got their degrees from places like Northwestern, EIU, Columbia and Devry. They're still baggin' groceries, stockin' shelves and scrubbin' toilets just like the rest of us. What did all you "young professionals" in Arlington Heights and Wicker Park do right that we did wrong? No, seriously.. I really wanna f*cking know.

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Old 05-02-2010, 07:24 AM
 
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I am taking a position that is in Mount Prospect and I am considering moving to Arlington Heights. I am looking to move some where with a good nightlife with a younger crowd preferably in the 20-26 range. I do not want to live in the city because of the commute and I can always take a train in on the weekends if I want to. So does anyone have any suggestions or comments on living in Arlington Heights as a young single professional? Also suggestions on places to stay would be helpful as well.

The Arlington Heights crowd is pretty laid back and the downtown area does have some good bars and restaurants. It is pretty small, but still can be fun for the right person. You may find the crowd slightly older, probably more along the lines of 23ish-early 30s.

Make sure to find a place in downtown Arlington Heights because there is little public transit within Arlington Heights to ferry you from an apartment to downtown AH.

I have been out there a few times and it can be crowded, but nothing like in the city. Also, if you live downtown AH, you can walk to the METRA station near there if you choose to go into the city.

Actually, the commute from the NW side to Mount Prospect won't be bad, 45 minutes tops.
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Old 05-02-2010, 08:04 AM
 
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Urza, I got a job as a mechanical engineer. I'm looking to keep rent around a 1000 a month w/o utilities. Chitown, I'll be 23 in July so that age of crowd wouldn't bother me. I actually walked the downtown heights area yesterday when I was up to finish some company paperwork and it is a nice place just trying to get some more outside opinions and suggestions
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Old 05-02-2010, 08:38 AM
 
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If you are set on the NW burbs, Arlington Heights is far and away your best option. You should have no problem finding a place for that price without utilities.

Another place to maybe look into is the Glen neighborhood of Glenview in the north burbs. It has some young people, good bars, and is closer (slightly) to the city via METRA train. It is also just as close to Mount Prospect.
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Old 05-02-2010, 08:49 AM
 
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I'm 23 years old and I also have a question. How the hell do you and all these other "young professionals" afford places like Arlington Heights? Seriously, wtf did you guys do to get that kind of money? I don't know ANYONE who even considers moving into places like Arlington Heights, Lincoln Park or downtown Chicago. Rent and/or home ownership is expensive and such a ridiculous idea doesn't even cross their mind.
Sevearl years ago I moved to Lincoln Park with less than $100 in my checking account and a temp job. It's not that hard. But I shared a one-bedroom with my girlfriend. And my crappy used car was paid off. Basically, you just learn to live with less.
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Old 05-02-2010, 01:17 PM
 
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Sevearl years ago I moved to Lincoln Park with less than $100 in my checking account and a temp job. It's not that hard. But I shared a one-bedroom with my girlfriend. And my crappy used car was paid off. Basically, you just learn to live with less.
And I'm sure sharing a one-bedroom with your girlfriend was a HUGE sacrifice!

I'm just teasing.
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Old 05-02-2010, 05:39 PM
 
Location: Saint Louis, MO
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OP--Arlington Heights is a good option, or even maybe something near downtown Palatine

Urza--Quite honestly...I just worked really hard in college. I had to--with no $$ help from my parents, I knew I had to have awesome grades and good intern/leadership experience to get a job. I also majored in something with good job prospects, and I'm a good interviewer. If I had accepted one of my Chicago based job offers, living in Lincoln Park would not have been too much of a stretch.
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Old 05-02-2010, 06:08 PM
 
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Palatine doesn't have any young people in their downtown. AH is far better suited to the young professional crowd.
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Old 05-03-2010, 06:57 PM
 
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I'm 23 years old and I also have a question. How the hell do you and all these other "young professionals" afford places like Arlington Heights? Seriously, wtf did you guys do to get that kind of money? I don't know ANYONE who even considers moving into places like Arlington Heights, Lincoln Park or downtown Chicago. Rent and/or home ownership is expensive and such a ridiculous idea doesn't even cross their mind.

I know college graduates - people who graduated from four year universities and got their degrees from places like Northwestern, EIU, Columbia and Devry. They're still baggin' groceries, stockin' shelves and scrubbin' toilets just like the rest of us. What did all you "young professionals" in Arlington Heights and Wicker Park do right that we did wrong? No, seriously.. I really wanna f*cking know.
Nearly all that i've seen are either trust fund babies or their parents are paying for most everything until they "establish their careers"

Otherwise near by schaumburg has an excellent club scene and palatine/arlington heights isn't bad either for decent nightlife.
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