Do you think that your move to Rochester was a good one? (Yonkers: college, live in)

[JoaniB]

Moved in September to Canandaigua. Good move? Yes....

1. cost of living cheaper but house prices falling like everywhere else
2. people are very friendly and warm-hearted
3. We like GEVA, the Little, the farmer's market, antiquing, etc.

But...I have driven in about 8 foreign countries and DC, NYC, LA, Atlanta...and it's NEVER been this bad:
1. people here feel passing on the right at high speeds in deep snow is a good idea (I lived in Cleveland, I 'get' snow btw)
2. people also seem to feel that no headlights in rain, snow and at dusk and dawn is acceptable
3. people like to crawl up extremely close behind you IN HORRIBLE WEATHER: maybe they don't teach physics here...the one about 'a body (read: car or here, pickup truck) in motion tends to STAY in motion...I am having flashbacks to a rear-ender from 1990 since moving here!


And...I know I know...it's a smalll town...but...
1. very little diversity here in this area (yes I know it's a small town, not NYC metro area where we last lived for 10 years)
2. food is surprisingly disappointing...haven't had a good meal yet in the area (including Mexican, Indian, Chinese, waterfront, Italian...) But my cooking is improving as a result, that's a plus
3. portions are HUGE...we find this surprising and sad (plus we have both gained weight!)
4. dressing up here means clean jeans...the 'style' here is...well...is there one?! ; - )
5. it's BEAUTIFUL to look at, we love the backyard birds and deer and pretty vistas
6. if you ask someone 'are you from the area?' they say, Oh, no...I'm from ROCHESTER!! (It's even funnier when someone tells me they moved from oh-so-far-away Buffalo!)
7. Property taxes are of course very high, not news and yes part of the 'deal' for living here, we know

But yes, we're glad we made the move...and that AirTran and JetBlue are nearby so we can get away. Adjusting to a move takes time, we're gettin' there, and we've never lived in such a small town so it's mostly that, I think not Rochester/Canandaigua per se.

JoaniB

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by JoaniB

Moved in September to Canandaigua. Good move? Yes....

1. cost of living cheaper but house prices falling like everywhere else
2. people are very friendly and warm-hearted
3. We like GEVA, the Little, the farmer's market, antiquing, etc.

But...I have driven in about 8 foreign countries and DC, NYC, LA, Atlanta...and it's NEVER been this bad:
1. people here feel passing on the right at high speeds in deep snow is a good idea (I lived in Cleveland, I 'get' snow btw)
2. people also seem to feel that no headlights in rain, snow and at dusk and dawn is acceptable
3. people like to crawl up extremely close behind you IN HORRIBLE WEATHER: maybe they don't teach physics here...the one about 'a body (read: car or here, pickup truck) in motion tends to STAY in motion...I am having flashbacks to a rear-ender from 1990 since moving here!


And...I know I know...it's a smalll town...but...
1. very little diversity here in this area (yes I know it's a small town, not NYC metro area where we last lived for 10 years)
2. food is surprisingly disappointing...haven't had a good meal yet in the area (including Mexican, Indian, Chinese, waterfront, Italian...) But my cooking is improving as a result, that's a plus
3. portions are HUGE...we find this surprising and sad (plus we have both gained weight!)
4. dressing up here means clean jeans...the 'style' here is...well...is there one?! ; - )
5. it's BEAUTIFUL to look at, we love the backyard birds and deer and pretty vistas
6. if you ask someone 'are you from the area?' they say, Oh, no...I'm from ROCHESTER!! (It's even funnier when someone tells me they moved from oh-so-far-away Buffalo!)
7. Property taxes are of course very high, not news and yes part of the 'deal' for living here, we know

But yes, we're glad we made the move...and that AirTran and JetBlue are nearby so we can get away. Adjusting to a move takes time, we're gettin' there, and we've never lived in such a small town so it's mostly that, I think not Rochester/Canandaigua per se.

JoaniB

You might have been better off living in a nice part of Geneva or a suburb like Henrietta or Chili.

[ckhthankgod]

Originally Posted by rgpg_99

I also thought that the presence of RIT would help create a more diverse environment, but I haven't seen that so far. I realize that there is a whole "native" population in the area that was there before RIT moved from its downtown location, so I'm not sure the impact of RIT's employees and student body is that significant in terms of increasing diversity... When I compare the crowd that buys at the Henrietta Wal-Mart, and the one that goes to the Irondequoit Wal-Mart, I see a huge difference (lots more foreign languages heard in Irondequoit, for instance)




Actually I'm in Brighton, but I have to go to Henrietta a lot, and interact with people in small shops, businesses, etc., and when I do even simple things like ask for directions to places that "everyone is supposed to know", like Midtown Plaza, I get a blank stare ("Why would he ask that question?") and then that dismissive attitude ...but then I go to Brighton, Pittsford, the south edge, and have similar interactions with people there, and they just answer questions/provide directions/etc. without making me feel I'm the dumb outsider who doesn't know where, for instance, Highland park is...

That observation about the Henrietta Wal*Mart versus the Irondequoit Wal*Mart surprises me considering that the Rush-Henrietta SD is probably one of the most diverse suburban school districts in the Rochester area. If the Wal*Mart in Irondequoit is in the Eastern part of the town, I can see that too, as the East Irondequoit SD is right up there in terms of diverse suburban school districts. Irondequoit is decent on those terms and some of that is due to the Urban-Suburban program used there.

[garmin239]

Originally Posted by JoaniB

Moved in September to Canandaigua. Good move? Yes....

1. cost of living cheaper but house prices falling like everywhere else
2. people are very friendly and warm-hearted
3. We like GEVA, the Little, the farmer's market, antiquing, etc.

But...I have driven in about 8 foreign countries and DC, NYC, LA, Atlanta...and it's NEVER been this bad:
1. people here feel passing on the right at high speeds in deep snow is a good idea (I lived in Cleveland, I 'get' snow btw)
2. people also seem to feel that no headlights in rain, snow and at dusk and dawn is acceptable
3. people like to crawl up extremely close behind you IN HORRIBLE WEATHER: maybe they don't teach physics here...the one about 'a body (read: car or here, pickup truck) in motion tends to STAY in motion...I am having flashbacks to a rear-ender from 1990 since moving here!


And...I know I know...it's a smalll town...but...
1. very little diversity here in this area (yes I know it's a small town, not NYC metro area where we last lived for 10 years)
2. food is surprisingly disappointing...haven't had a good meal yet in the area (including Mexican, Indian, Chinese, waterfront, Italian...) But my cooking is improving as a result, that's a plus
3. portions are HUGE...we find this surprising and sad (plus we have both gained weight!)
4. dressing up here means clean jeans...the 'style' here is...well...is there one?! ; - )
5. it's BEAUTIFUL to look at, we love the backyard birds and deer and pretty vistas
6. if you ask someone 'are you from the area?' they say, Oh, no...I'm from ROCHESTER!! (It's even funnier when someone tells me they moved from oh-so-far-away Buffalo!)
7. Property taxes are of course very high, not news and yes part of the 'deal' for living here, we know

But yes, we're glad we made the move...and that AirTran and JetBlue are nearby so we can get away. Adjusting to a move takes time, we're gettin' there, and we've never lived in such a small town so it's mostly that, I think not Rochester/Canandaigua per se.

JoaniB

If you want better luck with food and dress, you'll have to go close to the city. There are plenty of great places to eat with people dressed up a little better. Canandaigua is more of a relaxed place so you aren't going to find much out there. That area has traditionally been a place for corporate executives to get away to their cottages on the lake.

[shibainu]

Originally Posted by I'minformed2

Is there any particular reason for the snappiness in your post with "great excuse...back it up with facts". Rough day? time of the month?

Henrietta has the fastest growing population in Monroe County...which can be backed up by the stats right here on city-data. It would be a pretty safe assumption that if a town has the fastest rate of population growth it would.

A. likely have a highest proportion of homes being new construction

B. have the highest proportion of transplants.

Webster (town), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Webster is a town in Monroe County,New York, United States. The population was 37,926 at the 2000 census. Today, Webster is the fastest-growing suburb of Rochester,New York. The town is named after orator and statesman Daniel Webster.

http://www.ci.webster.ny.us/supervisor/super_2004/Column_12-08.php (broken link)

"Leading up to the vote, many residents had serious concerns about development in Webster and the impact growth might have on the character of our community. For many years running, Webster has been the fastest growing community in Monroe County, using the measurement of the number of new homes built. A number of open space properties have been developed, with numerous new homes built in several subdivisions. " by Cathryn C. Thomas Webster Town Supervisor 2004

[just_sayin']

Oh gee...well how can I argue with a source as credible as WIKIPEDIA!!!
There was an article in the D&C a while ago highlighting how Henrietta had taken over Webster's spot as the fastest growing town in Monroe County. From 2000-2007 webster's growth rate was just over 8% while Henrietta's was 15%.

City-data for whatever reason doesn't have numbers for the town of Webster but only the village; but there's the stat's from Henrietta

I seriously doubt the town of Webster has seen more than 15% population growth since 2000.

Henrietta:

Population in July 2007: 45,240. Population change since 2000: +15.3%

[Lancet71]

Originally Posted by rgpg_99

Not what I expected. Disappointed at how narrow-mindedness, and that attitude of "you're not one of us" is as prevalent in some areas (especially Henrietta) as it was down in the south. Interesting that TWHLover plans to be calling this place home. Me, more often than not I'm reminded by people I talk to that I'm "not from around here", so I don't really "know how things work". Even my driving ability has been challenged by people who have never seen me drive.... just assumptions and stereotypes... :-(
I'll give it one more year, and then I'll start searching for another place, maybe I'll even try Canada. But I'll accept that this place works for other people, it's just not for me.

Try Brockport. We've been here since October. Good food,lots of shopping , good schools, friendly people; I just think they drive a little slower then what I was used to in long island.

[MustangGTlover]

It will be two years this July - and although I intensely disliked this winter I am happy to have moved here. I have found that I have more friends here in a year and a half than I did in seven years in southern PA, which was my last home. Sure, there are a few downers, like the property tax (ouch) and, well, the drivers (sorry, I hate to say it), but overall I'm extremely happy to have made the move.

[waveroks]

Originally Posted by rgpg_99

Not what I expected. Disappointed at how narrow-mindedness, and that attitude of "you're not one of us" is as prevalent in some areas (especially Henrietta) as it was down in the south. Interesting that TWHLover plans to be calling this place home. Me, more often than not I'm reminded by people I talk to that I'm "not from around here", so I don't really "know how things work". Even my driving ability has been challenged by people who have never seen me drive.... just assumptions and stereotypes... :-(
I'll give it one more year, and then I'll start searching for another place, maybe I'll even try Canada. But I'll accept that this place works for other people, it's just not for me.

Maybe you SHOULD try Canada... if you can't get along with people from Rochester, like ending up having some random conversation in a wegmans for hours over nothing, then your probably not going to find that "open mindedness" you seek. Maybe it isn't the narrowmindedness of the people from Rochester but the narrowmindedness of the person writing this post. I think Canada would be a good place for you, because from my summers as a camper as a kid (in Northern Ontario), I found that they are a bunch of haters who are super jealous of us Americans and do what they can to beat their chest about being Canadian. That sounds up your ally of hating and not doing anything but having a bad attitude. Hell, let alone being a Rochestarian... get out of America!!!

PS I haven't lived in Rochester in 9 years and I am begging to go back. But I was too busy getting an Electrical Engineering degree, serving the country in the Military (as an officer), and Law School. I plan on returning ASAP... but thats what we do in Rochster. We move away and do what we can to move back and be competitive in one of the highest skilled areas in the region. Oh and I lived in the south... they are way more narrow minded.

[pamellon]

Hi We moved here at the end of January for my husband's work, and so far we're pretty happy. Bought a big old place off Park Ave-love being able to walk to great local restaurants on Park and the museums on East. Still working out the school issues though. My son is in 11th grade and was in a great vo-tech school in SE PA. He's in Edison Applied Tech doing electrical now and isn't too happy with it, but I was told by his guidance counselor that there aren't many good options for vo-tech anywhere in NY as the focus is on getting kids to college rather than preparing them for jobs. For some reason they put my 11 year old daughter in School 36 in the NW part of the city instead of School 23 which is right around the corner??? So I'm working on getting her moved. She's applied to School of the Arts for next year and we've heard that's really good so we're keeping our fingers crossed that she gets in. I know alot of you are going to say, why didn't you move to Brighton or Pittsford. We looked there, but property taxes were even higher, we wanted more diversity, and we wanted places to walk. While Pittsford had the cute village center and canal area-it seemed to lack diversity, and Brighton's 'center' seemed to be limited to 12 Corners which is really just a strip mall (hope I didn't offend anyone).

Anyway-people are nice and helpful and I'm hoping to meet more of them once the warm weather arrives or I find a job, whichever comes first.

The gas bill was a big shocker, but I'm having an energy audit done this week and I've got two heating contractors coming out to give me options and estimates.