Hercules

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  • Reviews 2
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Reviews

2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 1/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Working class street"

I lived on this street for over 15 years. There are brick homes, and is relatively quiet, save the occassional boom-beat car or truck passing by. Most neighbors take care of their lawns. The population is turning more into a rental neighborhood than an owner neighborhood. No major shopping nearby. A closed down school 2 blocks away offers a basketball court, a baseball diamond, and a large field.
Recommended for
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  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 2/5
  • Safe & Sound 2/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 2/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 2/5
Just now

"Gritty Inner City Living"

This street can be a dangerous place at night - but there are those who have lived there for more than 20 years. There is a stepped-up police presence, due to the many newly constructed homes that are available at very reasonable prices. Might be family-friendly during the day, but try not to take twilight strolls. Many neighbors don't care for their properties, and there are abandoned houses. The new construction is a step in the right direction.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 2/5
  • Safe & Sound 1/5
  • Clean & Green 1/5
  • Pest Free 1/5
  • Peace & Quiet 1/5
  • Eating Out 1/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 1/5
  • Cost of Living 1/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 1/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
Just now

"A boring secondary artery"

West Chicago is very curious. Heading west from Grand River/I-96, it ranges from an odd mix of dilapidated industrial buildings and gritty neighborhoods. Heading further west past Oakman and Wyoming, is an area that smacks of a former neighborhood center for shopping. Even further west for a half mile past Schaefer, more industrial areas and residential streets. Still heading west, the street becomes more of a secondary artery through neighborhoods - and remains so up to Rouge Park. West Chicago ends within this park at Outer Drive.

This is a fairly mundane route through a west side neighborhood. Not much happening here, but interesting nonetheless.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles

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