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Hi,
I am thinking of relocating to lancaster, OH, is this area good I need some help.. I live in North Carolina now and there is an awesome job opportunity there.. any suggestions? ![]() |
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Lancaster is doing very well. It is just south of Columbus, and enjoying a lot of its growth. The job market is doing very well there, but the closer you get to Columbus the better and more diverse it will get.
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We have just looked at three different rental houses in Lancaster and drove around the town. Basically, parts of town are charming, and parts of town look pretty run-down. This is also true of Newark. The good parts of Lancaster are in the north (roughly north of 6th) and in the east. The big advantage of Lancaster and Newark is that they are big enough to have, basically, everything you need for daily living, while being within pretty easy driving distance to Columbus (45 minutes to an hour). Both towns also have branch campuses of universities. Also, they're surrounded by gorgeous hills (especially Lancaster) and farms. The disadvantage is that large parts of both towns are not well kept up, with paint peeling off houses, couches on the porch, cars parked in the yard, etc., and generally, the population isn't nearly as well educated as Columbus suburbs.
Tip: check out Millersport. 10 minutes from Lancaster and looks like a great little burg. Last edited by cal2oh; 01-07-2007 at 04:58 PM.. Reason: More info |
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not sure what your opportunity is, but I can guarantee that neither Lancaster nor Newark are on the "upswing" in terms of employment or economics. School system in Lancaster which was once one of the best in central ohio exists on a shoestring budget. More poverty appears each year and is now bracing for the downsizing of yet another major employer.
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Howdy tekgrl,
Not sure if you've made your decision yet, but as my screenname indicates I'm a native of this fine little town. If you're moving up from the South, you may be pleased to note that Lancaster has a more "Southern" feel to it than many other places in Ohio, and especially more so than the fast-paced, stressed out Columbus area. Kindof ironic that even in the hometown of Gen. Sherman, there are God-fearing patriots there today who proudly fly the Rebel flag as a symbol of heritage, tradition and states' rights. Lancaster's schools are not the envy of central Ohio, but that's mainly because common-sense Lancaster residents recognize just throwing more money at a school district does not = smarter kids! I'm a product of Lancaster city schools myself (late '70s thru '80s) and I'm doing just fine, thanks. I also had some good old-fashioned disciplinarian teachers who made us learn multiplication tables, diagram sentences, memorize important historic dates, and know the difference between right and wrong. Lancaster folks aren't too concerned about what's politically correct, what's hip or trendy in Hollywood. They're mostly just great people who work hard, go to church, and strive to provide the best for their kids and kin. Things you'll find in Lancaster and nowhere else:
If you're into older homes, the best areas to live in Lancaster are up near Rising Park or down in the Historic District. If you'd prefer something newer, north and east sides are generally your best bet—specifically "Pill Hill" (Sycamore Dr. up the hill from Kanawha Rd.) and "Wacker Heights" (large area between Sheridan Dr. and Rte. 37, off Rainbow Dr. and other avenues). Secluded pockets of new upscale homes pop up all over town, occasionally. Hope this helps! -LN |
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Yes, the loss of Lancaster Glass hurts. Perhaps even deeper than the economic impact is the emotional/psychological shock to the town of a loss in this particular industry: this is GLASS, for goodnessakes! Lancaster and glass are practically synonymous. No denying, it sucks
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We relocated here 7 years ago and LOVE IT.............great hiking in the Hocking Hills, not far away. Friendly people, decent schools, feel safe. Small town feeling, but all the amenities you need. Relocating again and headed to Georgia................hate leaving this town, it is a treasure in my opinion. A younger person may not find enough night life or other activities. It would not have been my choice earlier in life. But now as a mother of three this is the type of community I want to raise a family in...............SAD to be moving. Anyone know of communities like this in Georgia, outside , way outside of Atlanta?????????????
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