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23 year-old female here seriously thinking of re-locating from Savannah to Charlotte.
A little about me: I've just recently moved to Savannah, GA (about 6 months ago) from NYC, and while I love the weather and charming feel that Savannah offers, it's just too small and slow-paced for me to stay put here. I have a degree in music business and that scene here is SEVERELY lacking, to say the least. And while that I know that nothing compares to NYC for music-related things, I just can't live in a city that is THAT fast-paced again.
So here's what brings me to Charlotte.
A few questions...
I'd want to live as close to the actual city as possible, without breaking the bank. I could probably do about 5-600 bucks a month for rent (planning on having roommates)...where should a 23 year old female who wants to be as close to the city as possible but doesn't have crazy amounts of money look? I like going out and being where the excitement is, so that might help narrow down the search as well. I've heard things about the suburbs north and south of the city, but have heard those are more for families...anything for the 20something crowd?
Also, I know the Musak company is located in Fort Mill, SC...does anyone know of any other music-related companies for me to check out? I've done the whole craigslist/hotjobs/google/careerbuilder, and have a good idea, but figured I'd ask the people that live there, ya know?
Lastly...what is the public transportation like? I guess I was spoiled with the NYC subway, and while I have a car, I'd like to have the option of not driving if I don't want to.
Any help you Charlotte residents would be much appreciated!
Well if your doing 5-6K a month for rent I would get as nice home on the water or something. Transportation is still in the infant stage here compared to NYC.
I am sure someone else will chime in for the rest. What about Memphis?
For young people I would suggest the North Davidson area or 'NoDa' as the locals call it. Very hip, lots of college students, artsy, and there is bus transportation. With a roommate I think you could swing the rent.
Well if your doing 5-6K a month for rent I would get as nice home on the water or something. Transportation is still in the infant stage here compared to NYC.
I am sure someone else will chime in for the rest. What about Memphis?
23 year-old female here seriously thinking of re-locating from Savannah to Charlotte.
A little about me: I've just recently moved to Savannah, GA (about 6 months ago) from NYC, and while I love the weather and charming feel that Savannah offers, it's just too small and slow-paced for me to stay put here. I have a degree in music business and that scene here is SEVERELY lacking, to say the least. And while that I know that nothing compares to NYC for music-related things, I just can't live in a city that is THAT fast-paced again.
So here's what brings me to Charlotte.
A few questions...
I'd want to live as close to the actual city as possible, without breaking the bank. I could probably do about 5-600 bucks a month for rent (planning on having roommates)...where should a 23 year old female who wants to be as close to the city as possible but doesn't have crazy amounts of money look? I like going out and being where the excitement is, so that might help narrow down the search as well. I've heard things about the suburbs north and south of the city, but have heard those are more for families...anything for the 20something crowd?
Also, I know the Musak company is located in Fort Mill, SC...does anyone know of any other music-related companies for me to check out? I've done the whole craigslist/hotjobs/google/careerbuilder, and have a good idea, but figured I'd ask the people that live there, ya know?
Lastly...what is the public transportation like? I guess I was spoiled with the NYC subway, and while I have a car, I'd like to have the option of not driving if I don't want to.
Any help you Charlotte residents would be much appreciated!
Living close in to uptown is very desirable for a young person. If you get a roommate you could find something to rent in the $1200 a month range that you'd probably like, including a little house if you would prefer that to an apartment.
Areas to check out would include Dilworth, Elizabeth or Chantilly. NoDa is up and coming, but not a place I recommend for a young female. The other three areas are just on the fringes of uptown to the east and south - I would not recommend you go north or west of uptown. It would be very easy to hop on a bus and be in uptown in 5 to 10 minutes from any of those areas.
For young people I would suggest the North Davidson area or 'NoDa' as the locals call it. Very hip, lots of college students, artsy, and there is bus transportation. With a roommate I think you could swing the rent.
Not really so many college students at all, mostly young professionals I like to call "urban pioneers"
i'm not entirely sure what you're looking for music-wise, but my biggest complaint about charlotte is the lack of a music scene. it seems with asheville and raleigh/durham not too far away, charlotte gets left out in the cold when it comes to music.
like i said, this may not be an issue for you, and while i love charlotte, the music scene is a major deficiency in my opinion.
I think the live music scene can improve. I am confident that in the next 2-4 years the scene will greatly improve. The city will realize the music scene will boost an already strong economy. On top of that, newcomers may demand that the scene make some improvements..Bobcats arena can only do so much.. Give the city some time to iron out some details!
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Originally Posted by slmpickens
i'm not entirely sure what you're looking for music-wise, but my biggest complaint about charlotte is the lack of a music scene. it seems with asheville and raleigh/durham not too far away, charlotte gets left out in the cold when it comes to music.
like i said, this may not be an issue for you, and while i love charlotte, the music scene is a major deficiency in my opinion.
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