Best age range in order to enjoy city life in an American city. (renting, school districts)
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Whether you're a college student in the 18-22 age range, a post grad in his 20s, or a guy in his 30s established in his career. I wanted to know, in your opinion, what is the best age range to be in in order to truly enjoy all of city life that a lot of America's major cities have to offer? (nightlife, hobbies, events, etc.)
The best age is after you've raised your kids and they're out the house. Your financial picture improves and you're still young enough to enjoy life in the big city a whole lot.
Any time other than when you are parenting multiple small kids. The only time I enjoyed living in the suburbs was when we had 3 kids under 6. Once we were done with strollers, I was ready to move back to the city.
I really enjoyed my single pre-kids 20's in the big city. I was broke, but I had so much fun.
Any time other than when you are parenting multiple small kids. The only time I enjoyed living in the suburbs was when we had 3 kids under 6. Once we were done with strollers, I was ready to move back to the city.
I really enjoyed my single pre-kids 20's in the big city. I was broke, but I had so much fun.
I'll second this! We recently moved back to a big city after spending a handful of years (the early childhood years) in the suburbs. I craved suburbia then but now I'm done with that. I had an urban childhood and think it provides many advantages.
18-22. I should know because that is my age range, and I enjoy life in the city.
hmmm not sure if I can agree with that. I'm 22. I live in LA for most of the year.While it's fun livin in LA, it's really expensive. Based off your posts it seems as if you live in Texas, which would probs be a different experience though. Being 18-20 in a big city is even worse, you can't even go out to bars. I think being in your 30s is the perfect age because you have higher wages and (presumably) a successful career.
hmmm not sure if I can agree with that. I'm 22. I live in LA for most of the year.While it's fun livin in LA, it's really expensive. Based off your posts it seems as if you live in Texas, which would probs be a different experience though. Being 18-20 in a big city is even worse, you can't even go out to bars. I think being in your 30s is the perfect age because you have higher wages and (presumably) a successful career.
True but I wonder, can you really enjoy all of the wild partying, drinking, fun nights at bars, and other crazy stuff that big city nightlife offers that so many 20 somethings enjoy?
It kind of depends the city, your age, income, relationship status and if you have kids or not. If you have kids it also depends on the availability of quality schools that your children could attend since most public urban school districts unfortunately tend to be under performing.
For example, as gay man many of my friends are still enjoying living in the center of the city well into mid-thirties. Straight married couples of a similar age who have children already moved out to far flung suburbs where it gets quiet after 8PM.
I think you can enjoy it at all ages, but obviously within different stages of life it offers certain pros and cons.
If I had to pick a BEST I would say 21-25, but that's assuming what I imagine as the typical life situation. Just out of college with a job that offers decent pay and decent leisure time. I'd guess that most people don't live that typical path that I am envisioning.
I was in school all the way til 25 so I didn't even follow that path lol.
It kind of depends the city, your age, income, relationship status and if you have kids or not. If you have kids it also depends on the availability of quality schools that your children could attend since most public urban school districts unfortunately tend to be under performing.
For example, as gay man many of my friends are still enjoying living in the center of the city well into mid-thirties. Straight married couples of a similar age who have children already moved out to far flung suburbs where it gets quiet after 8PM.
I agree and would extend that well past the 30s into the 40s, 50s and even 60s. Older people are much younger in mind/spirit of previous generations and I see that continuing for the foreseeable future.
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