based on taxes, house rents, scenic charm and low crime, where would you move to within an hour of Willmington DE? thx! (Rising Sun: apartment)

[hellotoday]

Hi all-

Husband just got relocated to Wilmington, Delaware.

We would like to live in a rural area and rent a house (eventualy we will buy a place) on a couple acres (we have 4 dogs and will be getting kids soon through foster to adopt from the state).

We would like a drive that is less than a hour away from work (hopefully he will miss rush hour traffic as he has to be to work by 5:30 am).

I think this means that parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland are all possibilities for us (tax is too high for us in NJ).

Givin this info, where would you move if taxes, house rent (and eventually house price), scenic beauty and low crime were important factors for you?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

[hellotoday]

Help for new and potential residents
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To help the members of the Pennsylvania forum guide you more quickly towards a compatible neighborhood and lifestyle, here are "just a few" starter questions to choose from.

PLEASE BOLD FONT YOUR PRIORITIES

(Thanks to solibs for "borrowing" this from another forum.)


When are you moving? = PROB JUNE 1ST.
Where are you coming from? = RURAL TENNESSEE
Why are you moving? = JOB RELOCATION MANDATORY
Where will you be working? WILMINGTON, DE.
Have you been here yet? = ME, NO. HUSBAND IS WORKING THERE NOW.

Will you buy or rent? = RENT FOR THE FIRST YEAR, THEN PROB BUY.
If buying, are you looking for a house or a condo? How much can you spend? = HOUSE.
If renting, are you looking for an apartment, a townhouse or loft? How much can you spend? = RENT HOUSE OR MOBILE HOME ON LAND, UP TO $1500 PER MONTH.

Are you married or single? Do you have children? = MARRIED, SOON TO ADOPT SIBLING GROUP FROM FOSTER TO ADOPT, THROUGH STATE.
Do you prefer public or private schools? = WILL HOME SCHOOL.
Do you have pets? = 4 DOGS.
Do you want or need a yard? = YES WE NEED AT LEAST A YARD, HOPEFULLY A HOUSE OR MOBILE HOME ON AN ACRE OR TWO.
Are you keeping a car? = YES, TWO VEHICLES.
Do you prefer bustling activity or calm and quiet? = QUIET AND CALM.

What do you want to be closest to?
Work = #1.
Shopping = #3.
Basic services (supermarket, drugstore, etc.) = #2.
Nightlife #4.
Train or subway stations = #5.

Do you want to live with people of a similar age, race, religion or sexual preference or do you prefer a diverse neighborhood? = I DO NOT CARE EITHER WAY.

Phillies, Pirates or Mets? = WE ARE NOT INTO SPORTS.

THANKS FOR ANY AND ALL HELP!

[jcraig10]

Fair Hill, MD
Rising Sun, MD
Chadds Ford, PA
Oxford, PA

hope this gets you started.

and yes, he will miss rush hour!

[hellotoday]

thank you much!