Sneads Ferry vs Hampstead vs Holly Ridge vs Richlands

[anniebobannie]

macjr82 -- you know I am not sure how long ago she was there. I'll definitely check it out though!

MTNesters-- I have been searching, but just not coming up with a whole lot. It seems most focus on Jacksonville and Wilmington. We will for sure look at all the areas in person... I just am getting a little antsy

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by anniebobannie

Do any of them have more of a "community vibe" than the others?

I'm never sure what people are looking for when they say "community vibe". Sneads Ferry has many transients and a few locals. Marine families may be here for only two years at a time, and they come from all over. They look out for each other, but tend to have their own culture. So, I'd say, Sneads Ferry is probably lacking in the "community vibe" you are looking for. Holly Ridge is just the businesses supporting the beach community, and a few housing developments along Highway 17. They have a 4th of July fireworks show and a few civic organizations. Probably not the vibe you are looking for either.

Hampstead has a senior center, a decent library, activities for kids, good schools, good shopping, several golf courses with upscale housing, and it's close enough to Wilmington to be a reasonable commute.

Richlands is so far out, I don't think it's a reasonable commute to anywhere except Jacksonville. I hope this helps.

[anniebobannie]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

I'm never sure what people are looking for when they say "community vibe". Sneads Ferry has many transients and a few locals. Marine families may be here for only two years at a time, and they come from all over. They look out for each other, but tend to have their own culture. So, I'd say, Sneads Ferry is probably lacking in the "community vibe" you are looking for. Holly Ridge is just the businesses supporting the beach community, and a few housing developments along Highway 17. They have a 4th of July fireworks show and a few civic organizations. Probably not the vibe you are looking for either.

Hampstead has a senior center, a decent library, activities for kids, good schools, good shopping, several golf courses with upscale housing, and it's close enough to Wilmington to be a reasonable commute.

Richlands is so far out, I don't think it's a reasonable commute to anywhere except Jacksonville. I hope this helps.

Thank you! That does help a lot. By community vibe I guess I just mean that people interact....churches, family functions, friendliness, etc. My husband and I are moving from Idaho which is very family oriented so I am hoping to find something that will ease the culture shock!