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re: If you could live anywhere in Central and Eastern timezones (US), where would you relocate
Posted on 12/3/22 at 10:36 pm to DiamondDog
Posted on 12/3/22 at 10:36 pm to DiamondDog
Around Boone NC
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Posted on 12/3/22 at 10:40 pm to DiamondDog
Western tennessee
Posted on 12/4/22 at 3:22 am to DiamondDog
Suburbs of a big city in TN.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 3:27 am to DiamondDog
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Right now, thinking Charleston (SC) or North Carolina (no idea where but not Charlotte). Tidewater area in VA is high on the list.
I’m in a somewhat similar situation.
I’d be interested in knowing if the suggestions given are just preferred dream locations, or if there is sustainability for raising a family/jobs.
I have ideas of where I’d like rather move in that area, but in a time where the economy is overall shite, is there still a hidden gem?
Posted on 12/4/22 at 3:28 am to DiamondDog
Appalachia
Among the most beautiful, scenic regions. . .and extremely low cost of living
Among the most beautiful, scenic regions. . .and extremely low cost of living
Posted on 12/4/22 at 5:14 am to DiamondDog
quote:Grew up in Charleston and still know lots of people there, raised my fam in Va, sister raised hers in NC. There are pros to all of these.
raise a family
I’d be interested in knowing if the suggestions given are just preferred dream locations, or if there is sustainability for raising a family/jobs.
I have ideas of where I’d like rather move in that area, but in a time where the economy is overall shite, is there still a hidden gem?
Va public schools are the best of the three, then NC, then SC. Public Universities are plentiful and excellent in Va and NC, not so much for SC. Like anything else, just follow the money…your better schools are in higher income areas.
Jobs are plentiful and varied throughout Va/NC/SC, more around the city's obviously. But there are definite job corridors: I'd say Chas and upstate around 85 in SC, Raliegh/Durham all the way across to Charlotte has tremendous growth/opps, VA around Tidewater / Richmond / I81 corridor and of course NOVA. A lot of the eastern rural areas of these states are econ deadzones, former textile grow/manuf areas.
Sister raised her family around Raleigh, two eng sons who went to NC State. Her son just got married w a kid and is a ChemE who works for the same co his EE dad works for. Lots of jobs and growth there, generationally. My sister is a REA down there if you want more info.
My kids go to suburban Richmond schools, which are excellent. Know lots of peeps around here / Va whos kids get decent jobs and can live nearby. And theres lots for families to do here. Our Fams young cousins visit from the citys of FLA every summer to see the museums and monuments of DC and hike the mountains.
Climate wise they range from the long hot sticky summers of Chas and its mild, nice winters to the snow / cold out towards the mountains. Personally I've grown to like the 10-12 inches of snow we get yearly.
I'm lucky in that we're on a small farm but only 5 mins to 95. The downside of my country haven so conveniently located is a bunch of traffic at times, something all these high QOL areas are gonna have.
Overall, If I were able to have a redo, I would have my little farm further west in the mountains.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 6:36 am to fr33manator
Mamou , La.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 6:43 am to DiamondDog
Just relocated for good 10 mins outside Asheville, NC with awesome long range mountain views and couldn’t be happier
Posted on 12/4/22 at 6:48 am to DiamondDog
Yeah, I live in Charlotte and we are full.
I saw recommendations for Highlands and Boone. Highlands might be nice to vacation too (if you’re from Atlanta), but wouldn’t be my choice to live. Very expensive. And it’s a complete tourist town. Very seasonal, and cold AF in winter. Not very convenient for picking up basic every day things, etc. But maybe that’s your jam…
Boone would better, but still cold AF, and not close to, or an easy drive to any metro area.
I think Brevard is a better place to live if you want a mountain town in NC. It’s also a college town, so fairly educated respectively. You're less than an hour from Asheville, right at the entrance to Pisgah NF, 20 minutes to Asheville airport, 2 hours or less to Charlotte, 20 minutes to the interstates, decent healthcare, etc. Nice little downtown, Lowe’s, large grocery store, brewery, etc.
I saw recommendations for Highlands and Boone. Highlands might be nice to vacation too (if you’re from Atlanta), but wouldn’t be my choice to live. Very expensive. And it’s a complete tourist town. Very seasonal, and cold AF in winter. Not very convenient for picking up basic every day things, etc. But maybe that’s your jam…
Boone would better, but still cold AF, and not close to, or an easy drive to any metro area.
I think Brevard is a better place to live if you want a mountain town in NC. It’s also a college town, so fairly educated respectively. You're less than an hour from Asheville, right at the entrance to Pisgah NF, 20 minutes to Asheville airport, 2 hours or less to Charlotte, 20 minutes to the interstates, decent healthcare, etc. Nice little downtown, Lowe’s, large grocery store, brewery, etc.
This post was edited on 12/4/22 at 6:58 am
Posted on 12/4/22 at 7:05 am to CrownTownHalo
I work in the TX hill country occasionally. I’m considering moving there when retirement time rolls around.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 8:27 am to DiamondDog
Western North Carolina
Posted on 12/4/22 at 8:29 am to DiamondDog
Heading to North Carolina on Friday to check it out.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 8:30 am to DiamondDog
Western Kentucky is underrated
Posted on 12/4/22 at 8:35 am to kywildcatfanone
We made our move. 18 months ago. Florida gulf coast. Will stay here till they bury me cremate me.
I wish I would not have waited so long to move from North Georgia to southern Florida
If you’re thinking of making a move and it’s something you really want to do. Take it from an old man, don’t wait just go.
I wish I would not have waited so long to move from North Georgia to southern Florida
If you’re thinking of making a move and it’s something you really want to do. Take it from an old man, don’t wait just go.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 8:48 am to DiamondDog
Outside of where I currently live, I’d pick Longboat Key, Florida.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 8:50 am to CrownTownHalo
Boone is a great town. Also Sylva and Dillsboro, NC on the smoky mountain pkwy are also hidden gems. Sylva just implemented an open container law where you can walk around downtown with an alcoholic beverage from business to business. There are 4 breweries in the walking area of downtown alone.
Sylva
Dillsboro
Sylva
Dillsboro
Posted on 12/4/22 at 9:03 am to DiamondDog
Pittsburgh beautiful city, lot of outdoor activities, large city, sports town.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 10:37 am to DiamondDog
I haven't been there yet, but a baw I know is raving about NE Mississippi, where he recently moved. Tishomingo County and the adjacent Tennessee Counties straddling the state line. He says beautiful area, low crime, pleasing demographics, and low cost of living.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 10:45 am to MBclass83
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Heading to North Carolina on Friday to check it out.
Big state, what part you checking out?
Posted on 12/4/22 at 10:49 am to KRS
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We just left there it's turning into a shite hole.
Yeah, the Tidewater area definitely doesn’t come to mind.
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