Is it possible to live in GR and commute to Kalamazoo? (Wyoming: new home, safe neighborhoods)

[a+a]

Hi, husband might start working in Kalamazoo soon and I would prefer to live in GR to have more job ops and things to do. I was wondering how it is to commute from GR to Kalamazoo everyday? Rain? Snow? Quality of roads?
Any good neighborhoods or towns btn GR and Kalamazoo that I should look into for housing?
Recommendations appreciated.

Thanks
a+a

[suydam]

Many people do it.

Personally, I would not line up that commute voluntarily.

It's long, busy, straight, boring and horrible in the snow.

But like I said, many people do it.

If you're trying to live in metro-GR and work in Kzoo, you'll want to look at the south-side of GR to minimize the commute. Byron Center is a nice community south of town with good schools and plentiful housing opportunities. You might wish to start your search there.

[a+a]

thanks very useful!

[kazoopilot]

Yes, you can, and it's not that bad. Just make sure to cut out any unnecessary driving to save on gas.

[beachmouse]

You will have lake effect snow issues a couple times a year, even though they're generally good at getting the plows out quickly, but you generally gen enough warning that you can plan any necessary 131 driving accordingly.

[a+a]

thanks! aside from byron center, any other areas I should check out for housing and schools?

[magellan]

Originally Posted by a+a

thanks! aside from byron center, any other areas I should check out for housing and schools?

The Southern parts of Wyoming are pretty decent, along the South Beltline. A lot of new homes and safe neighborhoods.

[xlabel]

I did that drive everyday for 3 years, it's not bad at all. They take pretty good care of 131 in the winter, but a handful of times I would get on S Division and take that all the way to K-zoo,(it parallels 131 and seemed to ba a safer route when it got real slick). Wayland seems like a nice little town and would cut down the distance to k-zoo.

[HighlandsGal]

My brother-in-law used to do that. He lives in Kentwood around Kalamazoo and 52nd......just jump on M-6 to 131 and you are good to go. It's not bad, especially if you are used to commuting.

[tuebor]

It's 51 miles. If you have kids or plan to have kids, you're better off living in Kalamazoo and commuting to GR, because they'll get the Kalamazoo Promise (free college tuition).