Pros and cons of Aberdeen? (Olympia: real estate, insurance, homes)

[Mopac1980]

What are the pros and cons of Aberdeen? Also what are the best/worst areas in Aberdeen?

[Dendrite]

Originally Posted by Mopac1980

What are the pros and cons of Aberdeen? Also what are the best/worst areas in Aberdeen?

Good Morning Mopac:

Your post count tells me that you've been around this forum for a while so that means you've probably already searched the prior threads regarding Aberdeen. So I'll try not to repeat that information for you here!

Briefly, down sides in my mind would be first and foremost... the weather. Gray, damp, rainy much of the time with a fairly good chance of big winter storms (as in big wind, big waves, big rain and big flooding). The economy of the area has taken a beating over the years but has bounced back slightly of late due to tourism. The downtown area looks abandoned and run down in places. There is a problem with street drugs (meth) similar to many places in WA (and elsewhere). The lower (flat) areas of town, particularly across the river, are in the flood plain. If you own a home there you'll need flood insurance as part of a mortgage. Maybe a bit of "small town mentality" in terms of making new friends if you're new to town. Lastly, one typically needs to drive to Olympia or elsewhere for major shopping (or job opportunities). Not a lot of employment opportunities in Aberdeen.

Upsides are a quiet little town on the coast where you can pretty much be left alone to "do your own thing" if that's what you're looking for. Real estate is affordable. Property taxes aren't bad. There are several neighborhoods on "the hills" of the area with homes offering nice views of the river and harbor. Convenient beach access. Easy drive up to the southern part of the Olympic park (Kalaloch is our personal favorite).

Those are a few things that come to mind for you!

[Mopac1980]

Originally Posted by Dendrite

Good Morning Mopac:

Your post count tells me that you've been around this forum for a while so that means you've probably already searched the prior threads regarding Aberdeen. So I'll try not to repeat that information for you here!

Briefly, down sides in my mind would be first and foremost... the weather. Gray, damp, rainy much of the time with a fairly good chance of big winter storms (as in big wind, big waves, big rain and big flooding). The economy of the area has taken a beating over the years but has bounced back slightly of late due to tourism. The downtown area looks abandoned and run down in places. There is a problem with street drugs (meth) similar to many places in WA (and elsewhere). The lower (flat) areas of town, particularly across the river, are in the flood plain. If you own a home there you'll need flood insurance as part of a mortgage. Maybe a bit of "small town mentality" in terms of making new friends if you're new to town. Lastly, one typically needs to drive to Olympia or elsewhere for major shopping (or job opportunities). Not a lot of employment opportunities in Aberdeen.

Upsides are a quiet little town on the coast where you can pretty much be left alone to "do your own thing" if that's what you're looking for. Real estate is affordable. Property taxes aren't bad. There are several neighborhoods on "the hills" of the area with homes offering nice views of the river and harbor. Convenient beach access. Easy drive up to the southern part of the Olympic park (Kalaloch is our personal favorite).

Those are a few things that come to mind for you!

I actually can't recall if I've had ever seen anything based on Aberdeen or not to be honest with you

[jertheber]

I've posted on here regarding Aberdeen before. Just type in "aberdeen" on the above "search this thread" bar, it will direct you to most all of the past posts on Aberdeen and the surrounding area.