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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I grew up in Glenview and recently moved to Evanston.  There were lots of Asian students in the schools then, I think there are likely more now.  I mean don’t get me wrong- Glenview is no Berkeley, CA (where I also lived) but being Asian in Glenview is very normal.

IMHO the nicest neighborhood in Glenview is Swainwood, near Roosevelt Park and pool.  It is the old part of town and absolutely gorgeous, leafy, walk to train and downtown Glenview, including the library.  Tons of families for your kids to play with. For your budget you can easily get something there.  I also like the neighborhood near Sleepy Hollow Park although beware you are close to the river so flooding could be an issue depending on the lot.

The Circles are also pretty though a bit less walkable.  Glen Oak Acres is beautiful though less walkable - big lots,very leafy, near a gorgeous park (Cole Park) and the public tennis center and Wagner Farm (great for kids)[/quote]

I grew up in the area too.  Swainwood does have nice old trees - it used to be a tree nursery.  Lots of sidewalks.  I like the area just west of the train station on Grove Street.  Look on the maps for the areas around the downtown Metra train station.  There is a coffee shop and yoga studio in downtown Glenview.  I can see why people would think of the area as being conservative - there is a large Catholic parish there. I'm sure it's more diverse now than when I grew up.  The area around the downtown Metra train station would have way more trees than the train station near the Glen.

I've always liked Arlington Heights - more down to earth than some of the fancy north shore suburbs.  They seem to have a large downtown with a train station.[/quote]

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