Advice on areas to live or not live for lesbian couple

[TN Lily]

I would seriously question whether Norfolk has a good public school system. I've not researched this question, but from reading threads on this forum, folks with kids who need public schools on that side of the water move to Va. Beach or Chesapeake.

[lunetunelover]

Originally Posted by TN Lily

I would seriously question whether Norfolk has a good public school system. I've not researched this question, but from reading threads on this forum, folks with kids who need public schools on that side of the water move to Va. Beach or Chesapeake.

Good point. There schools are a bit on the abysmal side. Unfortunately, I kinda glossed over that part of the OP 'cause I don't have kids myself.

But I know that the community in many areas of Norfolk is quite diverse, gay-friendly and more open-minded, and quite pet friendly as well (especially in the Ghent area).

Williamsburg might be a good choice as well, but the cost of living is probably a bit too high.

[LynchburgLover]

Every city has at least one excellent public school. Unfortunately, it is usually in the most expensive housing area. They do go hand-in-hand.

[Oldhag1]

Originally Posted by Luna_lena

Thank you for all of your responses, sorry for the delay.

@ Watchful-- Our families live in multiple states so we will be closer no matter what city we move to.

@LynchburgLover-- We don't all plan to live together, we all plan to move up together as one big trip. My girlfriend, my daughter, myself, the dog and two cats are one household and my mother, my sister, and their pets is the other household.

We all work at Walmart, but my girlfriend and I are planning on trying to find a job related to our degree plans

The degree she is working towards is Associates of Applied Science in Human Services.

I am working on my Associates of Applied Science in Business Administration though my career plan is to work with the environment, just not exactly sure what aspect yet. I was thinking about working in a national park or something involved with the city if I can find any openings.

My sister and mother will be transferring from store to store. Thank you again.

I echo staying clear of Northern Virginia. Bachelor's degree holders are a dime a dozen here so your Associate's degrees with be of little help. The cost of living is one of the highest in the nation, almost twice the national average, so the income your mother and sister would make would be worth far less here. However, most of the rest of state is affordable and beautiful, especially if you stay out of the tourist areas.