Kerrville and Fredericksburg (Rockport: fit in, rentals, insurance)

[johnbain]

Hello all. I have Kerrville and Fredericksburg on my list of places to move to. If anyone knows or can send me a link for housing rentals in the area I would appreciate it. Also, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[corona68]

Here, let me copy what I just wrote to another person wanting info on Kerrville:
WHY would you want to move to Kerrville?? Housing is expensive, and there is no job market to support the cost of living...I know, I live in Kerrville, and am counting the days down till I escape this place.
The upside of Kerrville?? If you are a multi-millionaire, you will fit in quite nicely, and be able to have more options as far as places to live, besides the Ghetto. Kerrville has a low-crime rate, therefore, the Cops are bored here, and will get you for going over the speed limit by 1MPH. I could go on and on with this, but will not.
Kerrville is pretty, I will hand it to the area, but it is not worth the headache of the daily life here. There are much better areas to go. There are no places for the Kids here, because it is a retirement town. A lot of Movie Stars live here, so that should give you a little hint of the cost of homes here.
Kerrville's motto: Come here on Vacation, leave on Probation. That's just the way it is here, plain and simple. Think about where you really want to move, and is it really to this place??
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[Canine*Castle]

corona68 ~ I'm just curious as to where you've chosen for your next move.

[amsoilman]

Kerrville is less expensive then fredricksburg but not by much. If you go to each city chamber of commerce you can pull up links to realtors and prices for rentals, also try fredicksburg standard on line their local newspaper. I'm sure you will find what you need.

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by amsoilman

Kerrville is less expensive then fredricksburg but not by much. If you go to each city chamber of commerce you can pull up links to realtors and prices for rentals, also try fredicksburg standard on line their local newspaper. I'm sure you will find what you need.

Frederickburg's crime rate is delightfully lower.

[corona68]

Canine Castle....I have chosen Washington State, because my brother is there, and it's nearer to my Son who is stationed in Anchorage AK.
I don't want anyone to think I'm bashing Kerrville here on this Forum, because I am not...I am only speaking from what I have learned from living in this area all of my life.
Fredericksburg is a really nice town...Great Health Care there...But, it is a tourist trap on the weekends. The streets are lined with shops, and people come from all over to shop in them. Very busy there, but nice unique shops. A lot of the homes there are Historic, as is the town itself.
Just a little FYI here....Hunt, Texas....That's out of Kerrville, maybe 12 miles or so....It is VERY beautiful there, and a really nice area. The Guadalupe River runs through the town itself, and it's a really awesome little town, but the homes there are expensive, or lets just say, more then I can afford to pay.

[doss1]

Kerrville has higher than usual crime rate for a city it's size.

[corona68]

A lot of the crime in Kerrville is Drug Related, or a direct cause of...Kerrville has issues with Drugs...If you're not in that circle of People that partake in that type of activity, then you'll more then likely be fine. Just be sure to keep your insurance premium paid.

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by corona68

Canine Castle....I have chosen Washington State, because my brother is there, and it's nearer to my Son who is stationed in Anchorage AK.
I don't want anyone to think I'm bashing Kerrville here on this Forum, because I am not...I am only speaking from what I have learned from living in this area all of my life.
Fredericksburg is a really nice town...Great Health Care there...But, it is a tourist trap on the weekends. The streets are lined with shops, and people come from all over to shop in them. Very busy there, but nice unique shops. A lot of the homes there are Historic, as is the town itself.
Just a little FYI here....Hunt, Texas....That's out of Kerrville, maybe 12 miles or so....It is VERY beautiful there, and a really nice area. The Guadalupe River runs through the town itself, and it's a really awesome little town, but the homes there are expensive, or lets just say, more then I can afford to pay.

Washington state is absolutely gorgeous. I have a friend who lives in WA who always tells me I should move there. I'd love to, but my children are in the metroplex and even though they're grown, I don't want to leave them. My sister is also in Texas and close to where I'm living.

Hunt, ahhh yes. I've looked into possibly relocating there but the houses are way too expensive. I wouldn't live in Fredericksburg because of the tourist trap, but I was impressed with the low crime rate. Gillespie County seems to be very nice but should I ever settle in the Hill Country, it would be at the western end of said county.

Wow, you've always lived in Kerrville? Well, you should know then. I think Kerrville is pretty for Texas but from research that I've done, it's just getting way too populated. Actually, Kerr County in general has too many people.

I wish you the best in Washington. If I could go I would, but family rules!!
Enjoy the cool and wonderful summers ............ lucky!!

[johnbain]

I don't understand why people think housing in Fredericksburg is so expensive. I live in Rockport, TX and a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with 1200 square feel on a single lot is 1200 a month to rent. I found a house in Fredericksburg 6 miles outside of the city with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 gar garage plus storage on 12 acres was 1800 a month. That in Rockport would be about 2,500 a month! Pluse the crime in Rockport is INSANE for a town this size.