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My advice to the OP would be not to move somehow in hopes of finding "friendly" people. Having owned 8 houses in that many states over the last 18 years, (including Florida prior to this last move to Cary), I can tell you that there "friendly" people everywhere, along with a fair number of idiots. While people may look a little different, and talk a little different depending upon location, I haven't found any suburb area yet that didn't have a fair number in both categories.
My advice to the OP would be not to move somehow in hopes of finding "friendly" people. Having owned 8 houses in that many states over the last 18 years, (including Florida prior to this last move to Cary), I can tell you that there "friendly" people everywhere, along with a fair number of idiots. While people may look a little different, and talk a little different depending upon location, I haven't found any suburb area yet that didn't have a fair number in both categories.
I agree with you, but when the mass theme of an area is predominantly status-oriented, you tend to encounter it over and over. It becomes tiring. I suppose I am looking for a place to lessen those odds, somewhat.
Plus, people being friendly isn't my only criteria. The heat here is just too much.
I agree with you, but when the mass theme of an area is predominantly status-oriented, you tend to encounter it over and over. It becomes tiring. I suppose I am looking for a place to lessen those odds, somewhat.
Plus, people being friendly isn't my only criteria. The heat here is just too much.
How are you liking Cary as compared to FL?
I totally get what you are saying about South Florida. Believe me, it drives me nuts as well. However, I can always get away from it and level-set my head in NC when it gets to be too much.
Overall, the quality of people in the Raleigh area is heads and shoulders more polite, intelligent and down to earth than what you'll typically find in the Miami area. It's a palatable difference on the roads, in stores, at restaurants and anywhere that service is being provided.
I can definitely handle mid-80s and a few humid days in the summer. I just can't stand above-90s for 6 months out of the year. Ugh.
I grew up in Atlanta. The weather here is about the same as in the Atlanta suburbs you are looking at. Both places (RDU and ATL) can have stifling humidity, especially in July and August. It's not six months worth, but definitely more than just a few days.
On average, Raleigh has 38 days a year with temperature of 90 or more. Most of those occur in June (8), July (14 - thats about half the month) and August (11).
I grew up in Atlanta. The weather here is about the same as in the Atlanta suburbs you are looking at. Both places (RDU and ATL) can have stifling humidity, especially in July and August. It's not six months worth, but definitely more than just a few days.
I really could make do, if it's just for a couple months. Especially if knowing it will be over soon. Here in Florida, it's literally half the year or more. Temps start dropping below 90 in late October. Then down in the 70s until say February. Then it crawls back up, eventually to 90s again.
Would you recommend RDU over ATL for families and schools?
I totally get what you are saying about South Florida. Believe me, it drives me nuts as well. However, I can always get away from it and level-set my head in NC when it gets to be too much.
Overall, the quality of people in the Raleigh area is heads and shoulders more polite, intelligent and down to earth than what you'll typically find in the Miami area. It's a palatable difference on the roads, in stores, at restaurants and anywhere that service is being provided.
I'm glad I'm not alone!!! I am looking for that escape too, although mine will be permanent. I still ask my mother what she was thinking when brought us all down here from the NE when I was a baby. She says, "I was thinking I liked the sun." Lol, to each their own, I suppose.
That is great to know about the Raleigh area! You describe exactly the type of people I would like my daughters to be surrounded by.
I'm glad I'm not alone!!! I am looking for that escape too, although mine will be permanent. I still ask my mother what she was thinking when brought us all down here from the NE when I was a baby. She says, "I was thinking I liked the sun." Lol, to each their own, I suppose.
That is great to know about the Raleigh area! You describe exactly the type of people I would like my daughters to be surrounded by.
OP I am not from South Florida but I did take a trip to Lauderdale to visit and before we even got off the plane the vibe hit me hard and I hated it. It reminded me of NY. The vibe here is much different and yes less materialistic. I will also say that I did not encounter the South Florida vibe when I visited Atlanta either but that is all I can offer on that area!
OP I am not from South Florida but I did take a trip to Lauderdale to visit and before we even got off the plane the vibe hit me hard and I hated it. It reminded me of NY. The vibe here is much different and yes less materialistic. I will also say that I did not encounter the South Florida vibe when I visited Atlanta either but that is all I can offer on that area!
Lauderdale is just as bad as Boca! It really is in the air, isn't it? We are in Palm Beach County in what used to be a small town but now it is being overrun with grandiose buildings and luxury shops. I cannot afford anything at our mall, nor do I have a desire to. It is all Gucci, Prada, Chanel, etc etc. It was one thing being exposed to it when it was just my husband and I, but now that we have kids, I am thinking quite differently.
I haven't yet been to NC, but the first time I went out-of-state into east GA, I was blown away by the fact that not everyone was driving a luxury car. I felt very much normal for the first time in a long time, lol. Keep in mind, though, I have only lived in SouthFL. It was so relieving and refreshing seeing the way others outside of this blown up area live.
I grew up in Atlanta. The weather here is about the same as in the Atlanta suburbs you are looking at. Both places (RDU and ATL) can have stifling humidity, especially in July and August. It's not six months worth, but definitely more than just a few days.
The biggest differences between Raleigh/Atlanta and South Florida is that the nights in SoFl in the Summer are oppressive. While Summer nights in Raleigh are warm, they aren't anything like the hot nights in SoFl day after day after day for months on end.
The daytime highs for a couple of months can be higher in Raleigh than in Miami but those days are usually less humid than the days when the high tops out around 90 degrees. Like Miami, the heat of the day can result in late afternoon thunderstorms but not as often.
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Lol, to each their own, I suppose.
