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If you know how to read the list above then you will notice most of the Vietnamese populations are located in a Warmer climate. I think that's why OP mentioned Houston as the first choice himself. I don't see St. Paul in the list above. Perhaps it is your perception not the reality!��
Actually, it is a Chinese-Vietnamese family and if you read the article, there is an established and growing community in the Twin Cities.
Actually, St Paul has a big SE Asian population and it extends into the suburbs. Same with other Asian ethnic groups. Weather wasn't mentioned and the OP mentioned Chicago. So, weather may not be a factor.
It is a diverse Asian community, with a large Hmong presence. Hmong are just an ethnic group that lives in the mountains of SE Asian countries and in parts of China.
Also, I do know the difference between Pho and Curry. (Really)
It is a diverse Asian community, with a large Hmong presence. Hmong are just an ethnic group that lives in the mountains of SE Asian countries and in parts of China.
Also, I do know the difference between Pho and Curry. (Really)
Its not diverse. An ethnic Chinese person would not fit in up there among the mountain people of Hmong descent. There are also very few Vietnamese in that part of the country.
OP has not said what he considers "affordable", nor what his income or housing budget is, nor what line of work he or his wife are in, nor whether they are looking to buy or rent. So we are all working w/o full knowledge of his situation. But to say "aywhere in NYC is an awful suggestion" just shows your ignorance, which I fear is commonplace among many on these boards with little first hand knowledge of a city of 8 million with hundreds of different neighborhoods.
Here is a quick pull of condos for sale in Queens, all 3 bedroom/2 baths, most in nice areas, and all less than $300,000. That is certainly far more affordable than much of California, epecially the coastal big city areas. So please reserve your posts for something you actually have knowledge of.
You can find plenty of areas where you can get homes from $300K or less in all of the major coastal areas of CA too, both condo's and single family homes. And that $300K is more than pretty ALL of inland CA where MILLIONS of people live. So maybe you should follow your own advice about ignorance and first hand knowledge of places too.
Yes the OP has not really given much info on income or price range which makes suggesting NYC even more ridiculous since on average it's just as and in many cases more expensive than CA's major metropolitan areas.
Its not diverse. An ethnic Chinese person would not fit in up there among the mountain people of Hmong descent. There are also very few Vietnamese in that part of the country.
Actually, it is, but one group is just larger. Keep in mind that the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro isn't as big as Houston or Dallas and Asians are the fastest growing racial group in the state of Minnesota. You can still suggest the area and view the article.
Also, that other poster is essentially a stalker. Just check their posts.
I would also second Houston, if you can take the weather.
Lots of Chinese and Vietnamese..
I also believe parts of VA near DC have sizeable VN populations.
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Originally Posted by f1000
You'd be pleasantly surprised with Houston. It's far more international-feeling than I ever expected, and it has a large Asian community. The Vietnamese community in particular is established, but the Chinese community is large as well. Of course, you also get more bang for your buck in TX than CA. The people in general are friendly and it is laid back in many refreshing ways.
Other areas that are worth considering are Seattle, Portland and DC suburbs, though are significantly more expensive (less than CA though). Las Vegas too, but the feeling is very similar to Southern CA if you're trying to get away from that in the 1st place.
Chicago is a great city but the Asian community is very small (some in very specific northern suburbs but the presence is noticeably small)
Forget about anywhere in FL. That's one of the least-friendly Asian states.
You can find plenty of areas where you can get homes from $300K or less in all of the major coastal areas of CA too, both condo's and single family homes. And that $300K is more than pretty ALL of inland CA where MILLIONS of people live. So maybe you should follow your own advice about ignorance and first hand knowledge of places too.
Yes the OP has not really given much info on income or price range which makes suggesting NYC even more ridiculous since on average it's just as and in many cases more expensive than CA's major metropolitan areas.
The purpose of C-D relocation forums is to open people up to places they may never have considered before, especially when it meets the criteria laid out -- in this case a fair degree Asian ethnic diversity. Queens is one of those places should think about but often don't because they think all housing in New York City is exhorbitant and unaffordable, when it's not. That's all I was saying. This should not be a hard concept to grasp unless you are either denying reality or have a bug up you butt about New York City. I suspsect -- because of your horror that I think the OP should actually consider living in NYC-- --that for you it's a little bit of both.
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--that for you it's a little bit of both.
