would i fit in Columbus? (Dayton, Grandview Heights: neighborhoods, university, salary)

[TexasGuy22]

Columbus is one of the cities I am looking to move to because of the field I work in. My question is whether Columbus is the right fit for me?

I am mexican american (very americanized), educated (MBA), looking for good nightlife, restaurants and other cool things to do. I want to live around other educated 20-30 somethings who like similar etc.

How is interracial dating in Columbus? Would i get funny looks if I was walking down the street holding hands with someone from a different race?

[blowingdown]

Columbus' Short North area, called that b/c it is just north of downtown, sounds like a great match. Bi-racial should be an official demographic in Columbus, as there are so many bi-racial individuals and interracial couples.

[wrightflyer]

Not sure about the outer suburbs (outside the I-270 belt), but inside it, the Columbus metro is usually pretty welcoming. I'd look around the areas such as Victorian Village, Short North, Italian Village, Harrsion West, Arena District, Brewery District, and German Village. All of these places are surrounding downtown (which could be another option). The political slant in all these areas is rather progressive. The same could be said for more subdued Clintonville which runs along High Street (the main drag) about a mile north of OSU's University District. There's even a Fri/Sat night bus that runs between Short North/Arena District and Clintonville. All areas I mentioned are inside Columbus.

If outside Columbus is an option, I'd look at Grandview Heights, which is tucked west/southwest of OSU on the other side of the Olentangy River. It is a small, older, inner-ring suburb.

In all these places, unless there is an out-of-place redneck walking by, no one is going to notice who you are dating, be they a different race, same sex, etc. I've always liked Columbus for this aspect, which it does better at than where I live now outside Dayton.

Just a question, but why leave sunny Texas for Columbus, which despite the seasons, is pretty gray for 4-5 months of the year? However, I will admit, the 2 months of Spring and 2 months of Fall are quite nice. This spring though has been quite wet. More so than normal.

[jbcmh81]

The city is one of the youngest in the country, a great place for singles, and very liberal. You should be fine.

[SKandM]

As a born and raised Californian I had similar concerns but I totally agree with jbcmh81. My family and friends are amazed to find Columbus to be a diverse and liberal mecca in the middle of the Midwest.

[TexasGuy22]

Originally Posted by wrightflyer

Not sure about the outer suburbs (outside the I-270 belt), but inside it, the Columbus metro is usually pretty welcoming. I'd look around the areas such as Victorian Village, Short North, Italian Village, Harrsion West, Arena District, Brewery District, and German Village. All of these places are surrounding downtown (which could be another option). The political slant in all these areas is rather progressive. The same could be said for more subdued Clintonville which runs along High Street (the main drag) about a mile north of OSU's University District. There's even a Fri/Sat night bus that runs between Short North/Arena District and Clintonville. All areas I mentioned are inside Columbus.

If outside Columbus is an option, I'd look at Grandview Heights, which is tucked west/southwest of OSU on the other side of the Olentangy River. It is a small, older, inner-ring suburb.

In all these places, unless there is an out-of-place redneck walking by, no one is going to notice who you are dating, be they a different race, same sex, etc. I've always liked Columbus for this aspect, which it does better at than where I live now outside Dayton.

Just a question, but why leave sunny Texas for Columbus, which despite the seasons, is pretty gray for 4-5 months of the year? However, I will admit, the 2 months of Spring and 2 months of Fall are quite nice. This spring though has been quite wet. More so than normal.

I would be leaving TX first and foremost for a specific career opportunity, TX is great but I am underemployed right now and I think I could double my salary if I moved. Columbus is an option that I must consider if I want to advance in my specific field.

I am more of a libertarian, if that matters.

[OhioIstheBest]

Originally Posted by TexasGuy22

I would be leaving TX first and foremost for a specific career opportunity, TX is great but I am underemployed right now and I think I could double my salary if I moved. Columbus is an option that I must consider if I want to advance in my specific field.

I am more of a libertarian, if that matters.

You'd probably fit in fine in Columbus.

And Columbus is not liberal. I don't know where people get that impression. It's pretty much a mix politically.

I'm also moving to Columbus in a few weeks because I am currently underemployed.

[jbcmh81]

Originally Posted by OhioIstheBest

You'd probably fit in fine in Columbus.

And Columbus is not liberal. I don't know where people get that impression. It's pretty much a mix politically.

I'm also moving to Columbus in a few weeks because I am currently underemployed.

The city overall leans liberal, but perhaps the outer suburbs lean more conservative. Certainly the inner-city neighborhoods are very liberal.

[blowingdown]

Columbus is liberal, but not uber-progressive. The resistance to LRT, selling lots to the highest bidder without architectural restrictions so they can build something suburban on an urban block are a couple examples of the city's conservative approach to core development. High Street has become an exception to this rule.

[OhioIstheBest]

Originally Posted by blowingdown

Columbus is liberal, but not uber-progressive. The resistance to LRT, selling lots to the highest bidder without architectural restrictions so they can build something suburban on an urban block are a couple examples of the city's conservative approach to core development. High Street has become an exception to this rule.

Reisitance to LRT is not conservative or liberal. It's smart.

Same with architectual restrictions. The more you have the more expensive it gets. The less likely someone is to build anything.

I swear progressives are doing their best to ruin this country.