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young family relocating to one of these places, we need dry sunny weather for my husband's health issues. We will start our young son in Waldorf Education in one of the Rudolph Steiner schools in these places, and we work from home so commuting is not an issue. Pros and cons of each place for a young family looking to live a creative life in a nice, family oriented community? Around Santa Barbara, we've looked at Buellton, Los Olivos, other small towns. Nature, creativity, genuine people who are looking to make friends with other transplants. Thanks!
Austin is much hotter and more humid than Santa Barbara or Santa Fe. It's also a much bigger city which has pros and cons. I'd definitely rather do a small town around Santa Barbara than a small town in Texas. Maybe some of the areas around Lake Travis would work.
If commuting isnt an issue and you're looking for a young adult family life, I'd say Austin. However Austin contrary to belief is not dry. We get rainy fall/winter/spring seasons. It's only our summers that come across as life threatening.
young family relocating to one of these places, we need dry sunny weather for my husband's health issues. We will start our young son in Waldorf Education in one of the Rudolph Steiner schools in these places, and we work from home so commuting is not an issue. Pros and cons of each place for a young family looking to live a creative life in a nice, family oriented community? Around Santa Barbara, we've looked at Buellton, Los Olivos, other small towns. Nature, creativity, genuine people who are looking to make friends with other transplants. Thanks!
Well Austin is sunny but it is not dry.....its actually humid so i would rule it out.
thank you! how would you describe young families in Austin? We have lived in LA and Brooklyn, and when we visited, seemed like this to us - are people more genuine?
Los Olivos is far more small town than Austin. The vineyards nearby are great, but it's a good 40 mins from Santa Barbara and it would seem to be incredibly boring for kids and teenagers.
When you mention health issues of your spouse, Austin is not dry at all. It is very very humid in comparison. Santa Barbara is also quite humid, although...with much better temperatures. All 3 cities have plenty of sunshine. But the only "dry" city is Santa Fe, with lower humidity.
Well Austin is sunny but it is not dry.....its actually humid so i would rule it out.
Austin is dry compared to Houston or Florida. It's also drier than say, San Francisco, but MUCH hotter! Compared to an actual arid climate like Santa Fe, it is quite humid for sure. Austin is at the border between semi-arid West Texas and the humid subtropical gulf coast and it takes on characteristics of both clkmates.
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thank you! how would you describe young families in Austin? We have lived in LA and Brooklyn, and when we visited, seemed like this to us - are people more genuine?
Austin is probably more laid back than LA or Brooklyn, but could be relatively similar. I would have to ask what your house budget is and whether you need public schools as Austin is a relatively small city and the vibe can vary based on neighborhood. Some of the places with more character can be expensive and tougher to find the zoning with good public schools. The suburb areas are more affordable but can feel like anytown, USA.
I live in east Austin and there is a great community of young families in my neighborhood, but the schools I'm zoned to are rated very poorly. Most families either have very young children, home school, or do some kind of transfer lottery. I don't have children myself.
thank you, i have heard east austin is good for families, we are interested in renting for under 3k to start. is that doable there? my husband is concerned that if we move too far out from the city, it might feel too random or disconnected to live there. mostly, we are looking for a stimulating, vibrant, safe, warm place to raise our daughter. I didn't realize this about the humidity in austin though, that's helpful but not a deal breaker. the warmer temps and sun will just be an improvement from where we are coming from.
I do not find Santa Barbara humid at all. Especially in comparison to Austin. What I find interesting and shocking about Austin is its public transportation system and its traffic. With all the people moving there what is being addressed about that?
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