People commuting from rural areas (Dallas, Irving: townhomes, to buy, schools)

[spacecitytx]

Originally Posted by Leonard123

So far, the only thing I've heard that makes any sense is that some people just like living so far out in the boondocks that no job they can do would be nearby, and they cannot do any remote jobs. I would think that the jobs that are farther out (or remote) may not pay as much or be one's ideal career path, but it shouldn't cost as much to live far out in the country, and it seems like it would be worth it.

I still do not see a valid justification to live in a dense city or suburb and commute far away to another dense suburb or urban area (for instance, McKinney to Irving or downtown Dallas). They could just move closer.

Whatever the reason, it all seems to be a case of wanting to have one's cake and eat it too.

Lol…that’s LITERALLY what it is. It’s what we as humans do on pretty much a daily basis, not just this topic.

It’s like a millionaire who buys a Lamborghini…why on earth does ANYONE need a 300k car that goes 600 mph, knowing you’ll NEVER hit that speed and when that 45k Toyota would have been just fine?

The answer: Simply because he can. That’s it, that’s all.

Driving 9 million miles from house to work and back is ridiculous, but hey…people can do what they want to do.

[Grainraiser]

I have known quite a few folks who endured long commutes from rural areas. The vast majority of them do it because they can own a larger home/land in rural areas than they can in the city. If acreage is important you will either need financial resources or live in rural areas.

[Leonard123]

Originally Posted by spacecitytx

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Lol…that’s LITERALLY what it is. It’s what we as humans do on pretty much a daily basis, not just this topic.

It’s like a millionaire who buys a Lamborghini…why on earth does ANYONE need a 300k car that goes 600 mph, knowing you’ll NEVER hit that speed and when that 45k Toyota would have been just fine?

The answer: Simply because he can. That’s it, that’s all.

Driving 9 million miles from house to work and back is ridiculous, but hey…people can do what they want to do.

My guess on that is that people (usually men) buy Lamborghinis to impress other people (usually women).

[spacecitytx]

Originally Posted by Leonard123

My guess on that is that people (usually men) buy Lamborghinis to impress other people (usually women).

Lol...that too!

[Pilsn3r]

Originally Posted by Leonard123

So far, the only thing I've heard that makes any sense is that some people just like living so far out in the boondocks that no job they can do would be nearby, and they cannot do any remote jobs. I would think that the jobs that are farther out (or remote) may not pay as much or be one's ideal career path, but it shouldn't cost as much to live far out in the country, and it seems like it would be worth it.

I still do not see a valid justification to live in a dense city or suburb and commute far away to another dense suburb or urban area (for instance, McKinney to Irving or downtown Dallas). They could just move closer.

Whatever the reason, it all seems to be a case of wanting to have one's cake and eat it too.

The McKinney to FW commuter guy I mentioned before....I did ask him. He said they didn't want to uproot their daughters last 2 years of high school. Seems reasonable to me.

[ZeusAV]

There are several reasons.

- Relative to most large metros, DFW actually has a very large and expansive road/highway network. None of the other top 5 metros other than maybe Houston compare to how extensively built up the roads are in DFW. Not just the highways either. DFW has a LOT of 6 lane arterial roads that help ease some of the burden on the highways that you just don't see in other places like say Atlanta. This allows long commutes to be less painful than they would be in other major metros.

- In terms of cost, Americans are willing to pay over time rather than pay upfront even if the over time cost is higher in the long run. So for example if the cost of buying a home on a decent sized lot with low crime/good schools in Dallas is very high upfront but would offer a shorter commute, most would rather buy further away for the lower upfront cost to get those same amenities while possibly paying more in the long run with tolls/gas/vehicle maintenance.

- Then even if some could afford a nicer neighborhood in Dallas, they might just prefer living in an overall more quiet, rural setting and only dealing with the fast pace of the city for working.

- Most high paying jobs are in or near cities. So even if you just overall prefer the rural lifestyle you'll still need to go into a city to make the money that you need to make to afford the lifestyle that you want.

[callmebutter]

Originally Posted by Leonard123

So far, the only thing I've heard that makes any sense is that some people just like living so far out in the boondocks that no job they can do would be nearby, and they cannot do any remote jobs. I would think that the jobs that are farther out (or remote) may not pay as much or be one's ideal career path, but it shouldn't cost as much to live far out in the country, and it seems like it would be worth it.

I still do not see a valid justification to live in a dense city or suburb and commute far away to another dense suburb or urban area (for instance, McKinney to Irving or downtown Dallas). They could just move closer.

Whatever the reason, it all seems to be a case of wanting to have one's cake and eat it too.

"Valid justification" is a personal opinion and varies for each person. just because you don't see it, could be a great reason for others. using the car example - why don't we all just drive toyota corollas? because a corolla doesn't meet everyone's wants and needs.


location/proximity to... airport, shopping, entertainment, areas outside of DFW, family, jobs, lakes, hiking, school district, private schools
demographics/politics
community/neighborhoods
safety/crime
job availability
cost of selling and rebuying a home
home and land prices
acerage

[spacecitytx]

Originally Posted by callmebutter

"Valid justification" is a personal opinion and varies for each person. just because you don't see it, could be a great reason for others. using the car example - why don't we all just drive toyota corollas? because a corolla doesn't meet everyone's wants and needs.


location/proximity to... airport, shopping, entertainment, areas outside of DFW, family, jobs, lakes, hiking, school district, private schools
demographics/politics
community/neighborhoods
safety/crime
job availability
cost of selling and rebuying a home
home and land prices
acerage

But a Lamborghini doesn't meet ANY needs, other than to show other people how much money you have.

[Leonard123]

Originally Posted by callmebutter

"Valid justification" is a personal opinion and varies for each person. just because you don't see it, could be a great reason for others. using the car example - why don't we all just drive toyota corollas? because a corolla doesn't meet everyone's wants and needs.


location/proximity to... airport, shopping, entertainment, areas outside of DFW, family, jobs, lakes, hiking, school district, private schools
demographics/politics
community/neighborhoods
safety/crime
job availability
cost of selling and rebuying a home
home and land prices
acerage

Other than acreage, there are rarely places in the metro area one would need to make a ridiculous commute to meet any of those needs.

[rabbit33]

Originally Posted by Leonard123

Other than acreage, there are rarely places in the metro area one would need to make a ridiculous commute to meet any of those needs.

So basically, after various people have given you reasons that people choose to make long commutes, said people obviously thinking it's a valid choice, you turn right around and claim there's still no reason to make a long commute.

You are a bull-headed one, aren't you?