Welcome to City-Data.com Forum!
U.S. CitiesCity-Data Forum Index
Go Back   City-Data Forum > U.S. Forums > Connecticut
 [Register]
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
View detailed profile (Advanced) or search
site with Google Custom Search

Search Forums  (Advanced)
Reply Start New Thread
 
Old 05-13-2012, 08:14 PM
 
Location: Florida
11,669 posts, read 17,953,214 times
Reputation: 8239

Advertisements

My lease ends in two months, giving me yet another opportunity to pull the trigger and buy a home. However, my intuition just doesn't feel comfortable with doing it. Sure, I have the job security, income and ability to buy a home up to $230K (or $200K for a condo), but for some reason I'm not excited about buying a home in CT, or at least the Hartford area. Heck, my younger brother just bought a starter home in Windsor Locks and is happy with his decision. I don't know, but ever since I moved back here from NYC in 2008, I just was never really excited about living in CT and had constantly dreamed of living somewhere else, but I just can't pinpoint where that place is, and now I'm turning 28 years old this week and only getting older. Can someone please help me find that perfect place? My wants change over the years, but now, here is what I am looking for in my ideal place:
  • Significant gay population, but doesn't have to be huge
  • Significant Italian population is a plus, but not required
  • Moderate/liberal with politics and general atmosphere
  • NOT overly religious, since I'm an atheist
  • Not too densely populated; less traffic please
  • Prefer all four seasons and great variety in weather, but not overly harsh or long winters
  • Would love to have a small house with ample privacy and quiet
  • NOT family oriented; I don't want to feel like the gay guy in town
  • Middle class or affluent; not ghetto, poor or high crime
  • Moderate or slow paced
  • Somewhat simpler lifestyle; not sophisticated or money-driven
  • Ability to find an accounting/finance job with relative ease
  • Prefer doing things outdoors but the occasional restaurant or shopping is fun, too.
  • I can live without nightlife, bars and clubs
So help me please. I really do want to buy a home one day, but I just can't get myself to do it in CT because I don't want to feel settled here. I mean, being near family is nice, but I really need a fresh experience.

Based on my criteria above, what would you suggest? I am open to any place in the U.S.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message

 
Old 05-13-2012, 08:37 PM
 
Location: Coastal Connecticut
21,758 posts, read 28,086,032 times
Reputation: 6711
Not gonna find affluent, simpler, slower paced, not sophisticated/money-driven all in one.

I'm not sure it's easy to nail something down based on that criteria alone.

Maybe look at the Boulder or Portland (Oregon) areas. Or even Portland, Maine...
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 05-13-2012, 09:01 PM
 
Location: Florida
11,669 posts, read 17,953,214 times
Reputation: 8239
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stylo View Post
Not gonna find affluent, simpler, slower paced, not sophisticated/money-driven all in one.

I'm not sure it's easy to nail something down based on that criteria alone.

Maybe look at the Boulder or Portland (Oregon) areas. Or even Portland, Maine...
Well that's why I said middle class or affluent. I'm sure there are places that are both middle class and unsophisticated at the same time.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 05-13-2012, 09:55 PM
 
4,787 posts, read 11,761,557 times
Reputation: 12760
Asheville, NC ?
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 05-13-2012, 09:59 PM
 
Location: NJ
18,665 posts, read 19,972,963 times
Reputation: 7315
Some of the Maryland burbs still within driving range of DC?
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 05-13-2012, 10:08 PM
 
Location: Florida
11,669 posts, read 17,953,214 times
Reputation: 8239
Quote:
Originally Posted by bobtn View Post
Some of the Maryland burbs still within driving range of DC?
Eh, MD is similar to CT. I would equate that to living in CT burbs within driving range of NYC. Same thing, really.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 05-13-2012, 10:30 PM
 
Location: Sneads Ferry, NC
13,373 posts, read 27,049,417 times
Reputation: 6983
New Hope, Pennsylvania/ Lambertville, NJ - possible to commute to Trenton.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 05-14-2012, 04:27 AM
 
156 posts, read 278,045 times
Reputation: 79
Why isnt this in the general US forum?
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 05-14-2012, 05:07 AM
 
413 posts, read 1,106,284 times
Reputation: 138
Irvington, NY, in Westchester County. They've got little houses right in the middle of town, and you'll be really close to NY.
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
 
Old 05-14-2012, 06:13 AM
 
Location: Connecticut
34,939 posts, read 56,958,583 times
Reputation: 11229
Quote:
Originally Posted by Capital Guy View Post
Why isnt this in the general US forum?
Nep123 is a regular here and has talked about moving a number of times before. I am going to leave this thread here because of this but I do suggest he ask this question on the US forum as well. Jay
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.

Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.


Reply
Please update this thread with any new information or opinions. This open thread is still read by thousands of people, so we encourage all additional points of view.

Quick Reply
Message:


Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2020 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram


Over $104,000 in prizes was already given out to active posters on our forum and additional giveaways are planned!

Go Back   City-Data Forum > U.S. Forums > Connecticut
Similar Threads

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:31 AM.

© 2005-2024, Advameg, Inc. · Please obey Forum Rules · Terms of Use and Privacy Policy · Bug Bounty

City-Data.com - Contact Us - Archive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 - Top