Single 28 year old gal - move to Denver? (dating, average)

[ronaldl79]

Dating is the same wherever you go. Same mentality, same expectations, same ol', same ol', same ol'. Because you're a woman, it's automatically guaranteed that you won't have an issue with dating. If you were a man, that's a different story. As long as you're not hideous looking, you probably already know that you won't have an issue meeting people, because dating is just way too easy for the average woman in America.

[Spincycle]

Originally Posted by ronaldl79

Dating is the same wherever you go. Same mentality, same expectations, same ol', same ol', same ol'.

Relatively speaking yes but with some exceptions. Denver isn't LA or metro NYC - high hair, 'juicers', and fake tans. It's more "Natural".

[lovinlife08]

Hey there!
I am a 27 year old looking to relocate to Denver from Florida. I am in pretty much the same boat as the other gals but I am really learning a lot from the other posts. However I wonder how the job market is there in the health and wellness fields??

[jjacobeclark]

Originally Posted by LeavingNYC2008

I'm a born-and-bred New Yorker who has been itching for a less noisy, friendlier, greener place to live. Would love some input on whether a newly-single, 28 year old gal would be happy here? Ideally, I'd love a decent "downtown" scene (art, theatre, music, bookstores, a decent selection of bars) but without the trendy, expensive, "ultra-chic" New York vibe. Just looking to relocate somewhere that has a progressive, young, vibrant culture without the hipster attitude. I'd also love to know if there's housing in walking distance of things to do, or if I'd need to bring my car everywhere (definitely appreciate the pedestrian-friendly aspect of NY). Thanks for your input!

As other respondents have noted Denver is far from green in the traditional sense because it is in fact a desert. It is considered "green" in terms of ecology and conservation, although the city of Denver refuses to pick up recycling from apartment buildings with more than seven tenants.

As far as being a single woman, Denver should be like a buffet for you with a greater ratio of men to women. Denver and the state of Colorado in general have a significantly higher male to female population. This is true for most western states as men seem to be more drawn in by the lure of the great outdoors. I noticed that your original post made no mention of wanting to be close to the mountains. I only bring this up because the outdoorsy lifestyle is the single most important reason for living in Colorado. Otherwise if surrounding yourself with nature doesn't sound like your cup of tea, then I would be fearful that Denver would just simply not be enough city for you. I am actually looking to get out of Denver for precisely this reason. I just plain do not enjoy nature and therefore Denver is a poor fit for me. I thought being a metropolitan area of 2.5 million, Denver would have a lot more to offer than it does. The suburbs dominate Denver. Downtown is made out to be more walkable than it really is. LoDo in particular lacks neighborhood necessities like grocery stores, hardware stores, and pharmacies.

If the mountains do not seem all that appealing to you, then I would seriously suggest looking elsewhere. I am originally from Wisconsin and will be moving back to Milwaukee in December because of issues like walkability, affordability, and all around bohemian atmosphere that is severely lacking in Denver, not to its mention proximity to Chicagoland. I thought just by living in Colorado I would magically develop the desire to ski, snowboard, hike, etc. This never happened, as most people here do not want to slow down long enough to teach a beginner the ropes. Perhaps if I were an attractive woman that would be a different story. The truth is I feel very isolated here in Denver because I don't engage in these activities. If extreme sports are not a way of life for you, you may feel very out of place.

[Mike from back east]

Originally Posted by LeavingNYC2008

I'm a born-and-bred New Yorker who has been itching for a less noisy, friendlier, greener place to live. Would love some input on whether a newly-single, 28 year old gal would be happy here? Ideally, I'd love a decent "downtown" scene (art, theatre, music, bookstores, a decent selection of bars) but without the trendy, expensive, "ultra-chic" New York vibe. Just looking to relocate somewhere that has a progressive, young, vibrant culture without the hipster attitude. I'd also love to know if there's housing in walking distance of things to do, or if I'd need to bring my car everywhere (definitely appreciate the pedestrian-friendly aspect of NY). Thanks for your input!

All transplants: Lots of good input so far, LoDo, Cap Hill, Wash Park. LoDo is expensive, and a busy place, has lots happening, but not the furious pace of Manhattan. Tons of culture and art in Denver. Superb bookstore is the Tattered Cover, in LoDo and two other places around town. I could spend all day there, every day. IMO, in and around LoDo there is so much to do that you'll be spending a fair amount of time there, even if you live in another 'hood. There's a very decent light rail (RTD) serving that area. Use the INDEX of threads to read about the RTD, Downtown, Neighborhoods, etc.

IMO, job market is decent to good, most transplants get by. Rule of thumb is that if you come here w/out a job, have 3 months living costs in the bank to tide you over, six months worth if kids are involved. If you have relative or friend, play that angle, use their phone number on job apps to look local.

[Spincycle]

Originally Posted by Mike from back east

All transplants: Lots of good input so far, LoDo, Cap Hill, Wash Park. LoDo is expensive, and a busy place, has lots happening, but not the furious pace of Manhattan. Tons of culture and art in Denver. Superb bookstore is the Tattered Cover, in LoDo and two other places around town. I could spend all day there, every day. IMO, in and around LoDo there is so much to do that you'll be spending a fair amount of time there, even if you live in another 'hood. There's a very decent light rail (RTD) serving that area. Use the INDEX of threads to read about the RTD, Downtown, Neighborhoods, etc.

Can one enjoy all of LoDo's offerings by being nearby it on the light rail (RTD) just outside of LoDo? Or do you have to "be in it" to make the most of it?

[Mike from back east]

Originally Posted by Spincycle

Can one enjoy all of LoDo's offerings by being nearby it on the light rail (RTD) just outside of LoDo? Or do you have to "be in it" to make the most of it?

IMO, yes indeed. Walking around LoDo is not a problem.

[Pilot1]

Originally Posted by Spincycle

Can one enjoy all of LoDo's offerings by being nearby it on the light rail (RTD) just outside of LoDo? Or do you have to "be in it" to make the most of it?

I think that depends. I've taken RTD down to LoDo/16th Street Mall and can enjoy the restaurants, bars and vibe. If you really, really like that stuff, then there is nothing like living right in it. I prefer just to visit on occasion. Same thing about Boulder.

[katmoney]

LoDo really ain't all that, IMO. But I don't do a lot of the douchey bar/club scene myself. I like hoods with character, such as City Park (where I live) as well as Wash Park (where I lived briefly during part of the summer).

I'm not a fan of 16th St. Mall. Nothing special, just a buncha tourist stuff and chains.

[wilczy]

culture, arts, music, green, vibe, action = move somewhere else.
bunch of malls and suburbs in denver are, boring, hot, dry, no character. unless your looking for serious drastic slow down change from NY, denver is prob not what you think.
wasn't for us.... leaving asap.