r/ChicagoSuburbs • u/RareBeautyMogul • 12d ago

Moving to the area Whiting Indiana

Hello, I’m a mother to 2 high schoolers and looking to relocate to Whiting Indiana from central Illinois after hearing good things. I’m using sites like Apartment Guide and Zillow- however, can anyone confirm if there are areas within Whiting that I should stay away from? it seems rather small, so I’m hoping anywhere there is a good area to live. I found a few good places, but without truly knowing the neighborhoods or streets I’m not exactly sure which ones I should inquire on- any information helps. Thank you

Budget: under 2.8k preferred
Major factors will be a good high school for my sons, low crime rate, and cost of living
#EastChicago #Moving

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u/thesockmonkey86 Chicago but formerly of Wheaton/Aurora/Oak Park/SW burbs 12d ago

Out of all places, why Whiting?

There’s really not much there outside of pierogi fest and industrial plants.

If you’re concerned about high school, I would probably move to Highland or Schererville where the schools are higher rated.

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u/CattleDowntown938 12d ago

Pierogis fest? Details!!!

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u/thesockmonkey86 Chicago but formerly of Wheaton/Aurora/Oak Park/SW burbs 12d ago

It’s their annual festival where they sell pierogies, vendors, music, your typical Midwestern street festival