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What BestPlaces Users Say about Ottawa
Ottawa, Illinois is a small city located in the northern part of the state, with a population of approximately 18,000 residents. It is known for its historic downtown area, charming main street, and proximity to the scenic Fox River. The city has a mix of rural and suburban neighborhoods, with a variety of housing options and amenities. It also has a strong sense of community and a low crime rate, making it an attractive place to live for families and retirees alike.
According to reviews on BestPlaces.net, many residents have positive things to say about living in Ottawa. One user, named John, describes it as "a great place to raise a family" and mentions the strong school system and friendly community. Another user, Sarah, appreciates the "quaint downtown area" and the access to outdoor activities like hiking and boating. In contrast, a user named Brian notes that the city can be "a bit boring" for younger people, but adds that it's a "safe and affordable" place to live. Finally, Lisa praises the local businesses in Ottawa, saying "there are plenty of mom-and-pop shops here, which is rare to find nowadays." Overall, it seems that Ottawa offers a comfortable and welcoming environment for its residents, with a strong emphasis on community and a range of amenities to suit different lifestyles.
based on 6 ReviewsGet to know Ottawa with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Ottawa
Radiation - 5/31/2017
Have all of the radiation sites been cleaned up? If not, did the tornado stir up and blast some radiation from these sites to other
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Quality of life - 2/1/2014
Good location with low cost of living and close enough to Chicago and suburbs to take advantage of their
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Taxes are a killer - 1/30/2010
Although Ottawa is a very nice place to live, living here is becoming rediculous...as taxes go. I bought a house less then four years ago and my taxed went from approaximately $1300.00 to $4020.00. That is over a 300% tax raise. I feel as if the city/State is trying to get ride of the middle class. I am seriously contiplating moving. Enough is
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Taxes - 12/31/2008
The propetry taxes on the south side of the river are 10-10 times higher thatn the North. Therre is no retail business to produce tax dollars and it more costly to live on that side. It is the most desirable areas to live
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You get what you see. - 11/25/2007
I moved to Ottawa 6 months ago, I like it. Sure Ottawa is not full of culture and recreational things to do, but who moves to Ottawa for that????? Its geographical location to Chicago is what sold me. Moving from Orland Park I have found the relaxed, laid back lifestyle of Ottawa comforting. Working in Joliet I have a traffic free commute of 35 minutes. On the weekends I can be downtown Chicago in an hour. Affordable housing, nice people(big drinkers), a classic river city downtown, I am staying for a while
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