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06-17-2008, 10:02 AM
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Yeah Yeah another Clayton Thread
Question for those already there. I'm looking to transfer down there and am getting increasingly uneasy about the commute. Keep in mind I drive 48 miles each way right now and it takes an hr. It kinda stinks but I guess it's not too bad.
Anyway my office would be off of Weston Parkway in Cary. Is this an unbearable commute from Clayton? I'm not too sure of the area yet, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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06-17-2008, 10:28 AM
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I've had my fill of Government Cheese.
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If you are able to get to work by 7am and leave work by 4pm then you will be able to avoid the peak rush hour. The biggest tie-ups for me occur on I40 between the NC highway 1 and Harrison Ave exits.
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06-17-2008, 10:39 AM
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So lets say 8:30-5...Really bad? I mean I'm used to an hr in the vehicle but would like to cut down the commute time.
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06-17-2008, 10:58 AM
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Personally I wouldn't live in Clayton and commute to Cary - I'd look for something west or SW of Raleigh. I think you could get closer to your job and still find a "more house for the money" area. But that's just me - my ideal commute is less than 10 miles (and that's been since gas was less than $2/gallon, never mind $4!).
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06-17-2008, 11:10 AM
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It might not take you the entire hour but yes, peak times are really that bad.
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06-17-2008, 11:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adlnc07
Personally I wouldn't live in Clayton and commute to Cary - I'd look for something west or SW of Raleigh. I think you could get closer to your job and still find a "more house for the money" area. But that's just me - my ideal commute is less than 10 miles (and that's been since gas was less than $2/gallon, never mind $4!).
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Suggestions? I was really looking forward to about an acre in the $225 range. Is that realistic? |
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06-17-2008, 12:19 PM
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It's going to be tough to find that much land closer in at that price. You would have a ton of choices in Clayton though - that seems to be the place go for newer houses on a lot of land. The trade-off is a longer commute - some people think it's worth it, others don't. I used to want a large lot but in the end opted for a small one (.20 acre) in Cary within walking distance of a ~300 acre park. Not an option if you want to keep some horses, or have a huge garden, of course. 
Anyhow, there's plenty of people who are happy to commute from Clayton - so I guess you just have to decide what's more important to you. Hopefully some other people will chime in with some ideas as well. |
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06-17-2008, 12:27 PM
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I live in Clayton (40/42) area and my commute to Dillard (Crossroads Office Park) is 25 miles each way. My commute can be done as little 30 minutes although it's a little longer during the school year as I have to compete with busses and moms at the Dillard Rd schools.
p.s. I only have a 1/2 acre but it is a wooded lot and the price was about 220.
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06-17-2008, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by adlnc07
It's going to be tough to find that much land closer in at that price. You would have a ton of choices in Clayton though - that seems to be the place go for newer houses on a lot of land. The trade-off is a longer commute - some people think it's worth it, others don't. I used to want a large lot but in the end opted for a small one (.20 acre) in Cary within walking distance of a ~300 acre park. Not an option if you want to keep some horses, or have a huge garden, of course.
Anyhow, there's plenty of people who are happy to commute from Clayton - so I guess you just have to decide what's more important to you. Hopefully some other people will chime in with some ideas as well. |
Yeah I'm from the very top of NJ so I'm really used to sprawling land, fields, cow poop etc.
We are actually headed down there next week to scope everything out. I guess I can do a trail run from someplace in Clayton to Weston Parkway during rush hour. |
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06-17-2008, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jello212
I live in Clayton (40/42) area and my commute to Dillard (Crossroads Office Park) is 25 miles each way. My commute can be done as little 30 minutes although it's a little longer during the school year as I have to compete with busses and moms at the Dillard Rd schools.
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I'm not all that familiar with the area, what is the 40/42 area? I'm a NC noob. |
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