California has quaint towns, right? :) (San Diego, San Francisco: rentals, schools, university)

[jenoweisz]

Hi, is greater Phoenix bad now? are there any good places in az? it's one of the places i.m thinking to move, a whole bunch of people from ca. moved there .is scottsdale, or chandler or gilbert safe? i've been to greater phoenix, but it was 11 years ago. and things change fast.

[FresnoFacts]

Originally Posted by EscapeCalifornia

That's the trick. Quaint towns seem to be the kind of place where its either difficult to make a living or the housing is for the rich and retired. I look at a lot of towns and see lots of low paying retail jobs but wonder where the family-supporting types of jobs are. Does SLO have many $100k/yr jobs outside of being a full prof at Cal Poly? The housing isn't really much cheaper than OC either.

Jobs creation and housing costs are a problem in SLO. Consider these excerpts from a recent TV report from that area:

You have heard of slow growth principles, but San Luis Obispo is experiencing less than no growth. In fact, in the last two years, the city's population has declined.

But in San Luis Obispo the high cost of housing, coupled with a declining number of high paying jobs, is forcing families out of town.

Both David Garth at the Chamber of Commerce, and Michael Manchak at the Economic Vitality Corporation point out another challenge facing San Luis Obispo. Michael Manchak said, "You've got young people leaving because of the lack of opportunity."
KSBY 6 Action News, Weather, Sports: Covering California's Central Coast | San Luis Obispo population is slowly declining

[itlchick]

Originally Posted by FresnoFacts

Jobs creation and housing costs are a problem in SLO. Consider these excerpts from a recent TV report from that area:

You have heard of slow growth principles, but San Luis Obispo is experiencing less than no growth. In fact, in the last two years, the city's population has declined.

But in San Luis Obispo the high cost of housing, coupled with a declining number of high paying jobs, is forcing families out of town.

Both David Garth at the Chamber of Commerce, and Michael Manchak at the Economic Vitality Corporation point out another challenge facing San Luis Obispo. Michael Manchak said, "You've got young people leaving because of the lack of opportunity."
KSBY 6 Action News, Weather, Sports: Covering California's Central Coast | San Luis Obispo population is slowly declining

Yep, I agree with that. SLO doesn't have great job opportunities outside of a few niches. But it is a quaint, small, family-friendly, college town

[calicowgirl3319]

slo is way cheaper than oc! you might enjoy orcutt , santa ynez buellton or arroyo grande in that area big enough for convenience small enough to keep your business floating around town! everyone knows everyone! i love it there though, my sis is in gilbert az we both were raised in san fernando valley, and if i was staying in cali i would reside at those places. and from santa ynez etc santa barbara jobs arent too far off, but they offer lakes, mountains , beaches , dog beaches/parks, farmers markets up the whazoo, good bbq on sundays and good people

[humboldtrat]

I don't have a clue who the Gilmore Girls are, but check out Quincy in northern CA. It's in the Sierra Nevada Mtns., has four seasons, a 2 year community college and a hospital. There are a lot of ourdoor activities such as skiing, fishing, boating and swimming or watching the wildflowers bloom in the spring. The nearest big towns are Reno to the east or Chico or Oroville to the west. Communities: Quincy, Plumas County Northern California

[laysayfair]

Originally Posted by itlchick

Yep, I agree with that. SLO doesn't have great job opportunities outside of a few niches. But it is a quaint, small, family-friendly, college town

Does SLO have 4 seasons?

[itlchick]

No, SLO doesn't have 4 seasons. It's cool and sunny everyday, never gets above low 80's, never gets below 40.

[laysayfair]

The OP says she wants 4 distinct seasons.

[uglyblackjohn]

Try: Lake Arrowhead, Redlands,Temecula or Upland. Central Ca. might be more affordable but their are no large cities. Usually the less desirable the less expensive- so be prepared to make compromises.

[the city]

Originally Posted by FresnoFacts

Jobs creation and housing costs are a problem in SLO. Consider these excerpts from a recent TV report from that area:

You have heard of slow growth principles, but San Luis Obispo is experiencing less than no growth. In fact, in the last two years, the city's population has declined.

But in San Luis Obispo the high cost of housing, coupled with a declining number of high paying jobs, is forcing families out of town.

Both David Garth at the Chamber of Commerce, and Michael Manchak at the Economic Vitality Corporation point out another challenge facing San Luis Obispo. Michael Manchak said, "You've got young people leaving because of the lack of opportunity."
KSBY 6 Action News, Weather, Sports: Covering California's Central Coast | San Luis Obispo population is slowly declining

it is true that the population growth in San Luis Obispo has declined. They have only gained 100 population in 7 years from year 2000. But, the general plan annual report said that 3,291 new housing units will be built from now to 2022. Which estimated that in 2022 the city will have roughly 51,500 residents living there. and that means 50,000 people there by 2020. and, with the Dalidio Ranch project on the horizon to be built, and with two more of Madonna Enterprise's shopping centers coming too, there will be more jobs.