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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP - former lincoln square (not park, right off the Montrose brown line stop) 5 year resident, but grew up in Arlington and live in Westover now (and the other option for buying we looked at was FCC) so I think I like a similar vibe and understand what you're looking for. I loved living in Chicago and in many ways it's a way better city than DC in my opinion (food is way better, public transport better, folks more laid back, it's a great place minus the weather in the winter). That being said, I always found the suburbs pretty meh too and I spent a good deal of time in them for my work.

Evanston is probably the most like Arlington, but there isn't really a small part that has that more homey westover feel and I agree it takes a long time to get to downtown. Oak park might align a little more with takoma park and I think it's easier to get into the city. I think that's what I'd recommend if you're definitely thinking suburbs. Yes it's very close to neighborhoods that have been historically marginalized, under funded etc so that is a reality. Schools are good, it has a little downtown that has some character, people generally seemed nice and easy commute. I guess this isn't that helpful as you already knew of these areas, but just providing my opinion.

If you start to delve into the city I definitely think the Lincoln square general area (can expand a little from there not just the exact definition of lincoln square but those brown line stops up there from irving to rockwell) would be a sweet spot for you. Easy to get downtown, great restaurants, low key, yards and parking. But prices are high and you're definitely looking at figuring out high school through magnet programs etc from what I understand in most places which can be stressful though I think there are good options (I didn't have kids then so not helpful on that front).

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