Would Austin be an Upgrade from San Antonio? (Houston, Dallas: new home, schools)

[hello13685]

I currently live in San Antonio, but am looking for a new home city. I moved to San Antonio from California some time ago, but have been very unhappy with the culture and way of living in SA. I moved for the cheaper cost of living, and because I thought that a city the size of SA would offer more than it has. As I seek another city with a warm climate, I thought I would ask if Austin might be a better fit for me (I'm also seeking possibilities outside of Texas.) About me: I'm a university instructor, female, white, single/divorced and a little older. I'm seeking the possibility of having a group of professional friends and dating partners. I need to be around educated people. These factors have lacked in SA for me (and many other single female colleagues who have already left SA). When I go out to social events in SA, they are dominated by very large Hispanic families, and while there's nothing wrong with these families, that's all there seems to be, and I really have nothing at all in common with this down-homeness.

I guess my question is, would Austin be a step up, or just more of the same? What would be better there, if anything. I don't have or want kids. So I don't care about schools. I don't care about church either. I don't like cowboy hats or many of the social attitudes that reside in the heads that they rest on. Is there a niche somewhere in this state for me?

[teatime]

Austin's quite close to SA and might not have all that you're seeking. Have you considered DFW? It's more diverse and cosmopolitan, I think.

[atxcio]

Everything after the "About Me" segment of your message indicates Austin would be absolutely perfect for you. Not saying another place might be better, but you should give it a try ... SA is totally not the place for a single/older person. Austin is. Give it a try while there is still an Austin to enjoy..

[imaterry78259]

I live in San Antonio and have lived in Austin. I think Austin alternative and hippy lifestyle would suit you better. The two cities are so close that me and the lady party and socialize with people from Austin to the SA city limits. Try Craiglists for both cities,
For instance we meet and go to Wimberley market first Sat of every month. There must be some website call meetup that can help you in the Austin/ San Antonio area

[adtobias]

try houston or dallas swf

[neddy]

Since I have lived in both and "know" how you think Hello I would have to say that I don't think Austin would be a fit for you. I think you might feel the same way here that you do in SA and not be happy at all. DFW might make a better fit for you,even Houston although you might not like the humidity as much.

Good luck

[sanmiguelena]

Originally Posted by atxcio

Everything after the "About Me" segment of your message indicates Austin would be absolutely perfect for you. Not saying another place might be better, but you should give it a try ... SA is totally not the place for a single/older person. Austin is. Give it a try while there is still an Austin to enjoy..

Just curious - what do you feel makes Austin a good place for an older/single person.

[Trainwreck20]

Sounds like Houston (but it is humid) or Dallas (but it does get colder there) is a better fit. Austin is relatively small, so the cultural scene is limited relative to either of those two.

[pwherman512]

Austin would be much better for you! Period. Perfect, no, but much, much better! The fact is the population of Austin is way more educated than that of SA- which is something you said you would like. Every weekend there is some event going on in Austin and the majority of the people at the events are single- not just large cheesy families.
People from California are moving to Austin by the thousands because the cost of living is better and it is very similar to San Diego- the feel, the laid back attitude, the high paying jobs, etc. I have never and I am sure I will never hear anyone say "San Antonio reminds me alot of______" ,well maybe they would say it reminds them of Tijuna- lots of fun to visit but forget living there!!

[nativeDallasite]

Originally Posted by hello13685

I currently live in San Antonio, but am looking for a new home city. I moved to San Antonio from California some time ago, but have been very unhappy with the culture and way of living in SA. I moved for the cheaper cost of living, and because I thought that a city the size of SA would offer more than it has. As I seek another city with a warm climate, I thought I would ask if Austin might be a better fit for me (I'm also seeking possibilities outside of Texas.) About me: I'm a university instructor, female, white, single/divorced and a little older. I'm seeking the possibility of having a group of professional friends and dating partners. I need to be around educated people. These factors have lacked in SA for me (and many other single female colleagues who have already left SA). When I go out to social events in SA, they are dominated by very large Hispanic families, and while there's nothing wrong with these families, that's all there seems to be, and I really have nothing at all in common with this down-homeness.

I guess my question is, would Austin be a step up, or just more of the same? What would be better there, if anything. I don't have or want kids. So I don't care about schools. I don't care about church either. I don't like cowboy hats or many of the social attitudes that reside in the heads that they rest on. Is there a niche somewhere in this state for me?

If you're a "little older" you may find Dallas is a better fit. Austin is a very youth-oriented city and it seems to me that most of the things to do are oriented at people in their 20s and early 30s.

Come check out Dallas...who knows, you may love it. Come for the weekend. Maybe we Dallas natives ought to have a monthly 'Dallas orientation' where people visit the city and we take them around and show them the cool stuff.