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Old 05-05-2016, 04:22 PM
 
Location: Dallas
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My husband and I are in our early 30s, have 2 kids under the age of 5. We think of ourselves as pretty liberal, appreciate diversity (we're an interracial couple) and other cultures. We've lived in DFW for 20+ years and since having kids, have lived in Irving. Obviously, Irving isn't really a happening place and we're wondering where all the early 30s-40s families are at? Is everyone in Lakewood, Far North Dallas?

We're tired of living next to people of retirement age [no offense; we'd like to live near people that we can relate to]
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Old 05-05-2016, 05:41 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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I am sure there are a lot of neighborhoods that fit the description, but definitely Lakewood. It seems like every other house here has children under the age of 5. It has been great for our kids as they have tons of friends on the same block.
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Old 05-05-2016, 05:47 PM
 
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In Dallas:
Lakewood
Lake Highlands
Devonshire
Briarwood
Greenway Crest
Midway Hollow
The Park Cities- particularly all of UP, and HP blocks either west of Preston or east of Hillcrest

In the suburbs:
It seems like almost all of Frisco, McKinney, and Allen fit the bill since they're magnets for young families.
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Old 05-05-2016, 05:49 PM
 
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Basically, for all areas with good schools and house price under $500k you will find lots of young families.
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Old 05-05-2016, 06:24 PM
 
Location: 89052 & 75206
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Valley Ranch, too
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Old 05-05-2016, 09:43 PM
 
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Lakewood is not all that diverse or liberal. I see "Don't Tread on Me" and NRA stickers lined up on cars outside the elementary school. From what I can tell, it used to be that way, but now it feels like what I imagine a lot of suburbs to be.
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Old 05-06-2016, 08:59 AM
 
Location: Kaufman County, Texas
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People with kids live all over DFW, especially in areas with excellent schools. The better idea is to live close to your job so you have more time with your family and less time wasted in the car.

If you want liberal in Texas, move to Austin.
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Old 05-06-2016, 09:07 AM
 
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Price point was not mentioned--
I would think that has lot to do with any relocating choice

If you really want liberal--work from home and have an active Internet life...
There are just very few liberals (percentage wise) n the DFW metroplex--so moving to new neighborhood in hopes that your next door neighbor will share your social values is likely not going to happen
Although the scale of what is conservative can vary a great deal---

We have friends who are in mid 30s--bought home in Grapevine E of 121recently...grew up in Texas and lived in FL for about 4 yrs before moving back to DFW area...
They, themselves, are very tolerant and have good friends who are in mixed racial marriages ...they aren't big on religion, like to have a good time, don't let their dog bark unduly or crap on other people's yard, have two sons who are being raised with limits and behavior standards...but they will likely vote Republican--at least one will...one might vote for Hillary.

There are 3 younger (30-40s) couples w/kids on our cul de sac---I would imagine that ALL of them are less liberal in many ways than we are (late 60s)...based on what I know about their church/school affiliations, Facebook posts, and common conversations...

Our neighborhood itself has quite a few Farsi and Hindu families, Hispanic and 1 AA too, probably half/half families with kids and seniors so it is very diverse in some ways and also very conservative in others.

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Old 05-06-2016, 10:25 AM
 
Location: Dallas
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Price point was not mentioned--
I would think that has lot to do with any relocating choice

If you really want liberal--work from home and have an active Internet life...
There are just very few liberals (percentage wise) n the DFW metroplex--so moving to new neighborhood in hopes that your next door neighbor will share your social values is likely not going to happen
Although the scale of what is conservative can vary a great deal---

We have friends who are in mid 30s--bought home in Grapevine E of 121recently...grew up in Texas and lived in FL for about 4 yrs before moving back to DFW area...
They, themselves, are very tolerant and have good friends who are in mixed racial marriages ...they aren't big on religion, like to have a good time, don't let their dog bark unduly or crap on other people's yard, have two sons who are being raised with limits and behavior standards...but they will likely vote Republican--at least one will...one might vote for Hillary.

There are 3 younger (30-40s) couples w/kids on our cul de sac---I would imagine that ALL of them are less liberal in many ways than we are (late 60s)...based on what I know about their church/school affiliations, Facebook posts, and common conversations...

Our neighborhood itself has quite a few Farsi and Hindu families, Hispanic and 1 AA too, probably half/half families with kids and seniors so it is very diverse in some ways and also very conservative in others.
Interesting. What neighborhood who you live in?
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Old 05-06-2016, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Dallas
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Oh and my price point is around $350k.
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