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I've lived in California all my life and love it, but as many others have found, the affordability is not great here. So I'm playing around with other places to move to in the future. What cities would you suggest for me?
-28-year-old male
-Unmarried, no kids, but definitely want to have a family within the next 5 years
-Independent school teacher (elementary currently but have also taught middle school English), cities with a decent number of high-quality independent schools would be great
-Republican
-Love old, historic architecture (Gothic, Victorian, Tudor Revival...)
-Coffee shop addict
-Love spending time outdoors, fishing, hiking, camping
-Theater buff
-Enjoys living by water of some kind
-Big or medium city OR small town is fine, as long as it fits most of my criteria
-Weather: I like a distinct autumn and spring for sure. Autumn is my favorite season, and a city that boasts a colorful autumn is definitely a plus. Light snow is fine; dry heat is fine; rainy weather is fine. But I would like to avoid extremes of cold and humidity. (However, if it's only humid during the summer months, that's fine.)
Any cities you would recommend? So far, I'm considering Portland, Eugene, Seattle, Savannah (too humid?), Asheville, and Annapolis, but my list is growing every day, so I'd love suggestions! Thank you.
If you're a republican you probably wouldn't like the major cities in the PNW that you mention but they fit all the other points you bring up. I was stationed an hour from Savannah, GA for a couple years and yeah it's VERY hot and humid...uncomfortably so at least for me.
I an assuming your career is locationally flexible, which opens up a lot of small towns. Astoria comes to mind given how your like water and outdoors. It does rain A LOT. I could probably do it, but I am nuts. How much is too much rain for you?
I an assuming your career is locationally flexible, which opens up a lot of small towns. Astoria comes to mind given how your like water and outdoors. It does rain A LOT. I could probably do it, but I am nuts. How much is too much rain for you?
I've lived in California all my life and love it, but as many others have found, the affordability is not great here. So I'm playing around with other places to move to in the future. What cities would you suggest for me?
-28-year-old male
-Unmarried, no kids, but definitely want to have a family within the next 5 years
-Independent school teacher (elementary currently but have also taught middle school English), cities with a decent number of high-quality independent schools would be great
-Republican
-Love old, historic architecture (Gothic, Victorian, Tudor Revival...)
-Coffee shop addict
-Love spending time outdoors, fishing, hiking, camping
-Theater buff
-Enjoys living by water of some kind
-Big or medium city OR small town is fine, as long as it fits most of my criteria
-Weather: I like a distinct autumn and spring for sure. Autumn is my favorite season, and a city that boasts a colorful autumn is definitely a plus. Light snow is fine; dry heat is fine; rainy weather is fine. But I would like to avoid extremes of cold and humidity. (However, if it's only humid during the summer months, that's fine.)
Any cities you would recommend? So far, I'm considering Portland, Eugene, Seattle, Savannah (too humid?), Asheville, and Annapolis, but my list is growing every day, so I'd love suggestions! Thank you.
It sounds like NC, eastern TN, VA, and northern GA is right up your alley. Fall is gorgeous in that part of the country (inland mid-Atlantic), weather isn't too extreme hot or cold any which way, and you say you're Republican, which is perfect because overall, this is a fairly Republican region of the southeast.
TN specifically here might be the winner, especially in terms of affordability. Nashville or Chattanooga might be the way to go.
It boasts the largest Victorian neighborhood in the US (with nearby New Albany also having a lot of these homes). It fits most your other criteria as well. Plus being super affordable for all the amenities is a nice addition. Plenty of museums, some theaters, great parks, lakes, hiking, camping spots, etc... And you're within an easy drive to a lot of other great cities like Nashville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago, and many more.
The only negatives is the heat/humidity in the summer, but Spring/Fall are great and Winters are mild. So.Indiana right on the other side of the river is great as well, and a little cheaper if that's of interest. Jeffersonville & New Albany would have the homes, coffee shops, etc...you're looking for while still being less than 10 minutes to downtown Louisville.
I've lived in California all my life and love it, but as many others have found, the affordability is not great here. So I'm playing around with other places to move to in the future. What cities would you suggest for me?
-28-year-old male
-Unmarried, no kids, but definitely want to have a family within the next 5 years
-Independent school teacher (elementary currently but have also taught middle school English), cities with a decent number of high-quality independent schools would be great
-Republican
-Love old, historic architecture (Gothic, Victorian, Tudor Revival...)
-Coffee shop addict
-Love spending time outdoors, fishing, hiking, camping
-Theater buff
-Enjoys living by water of some kind
-Big or medium city OR small town is fine, as long as it fits most of my criteria
-Weather: I like a distinct autumn and spring for sure. Autumn is my favorite season, and a city that boasts a colorful autumn is definitely a plus. Light snow is fine; dry heat is fine; rainy weather is fine. But I would like to avoid extremes of cold and humidity. (However, if it's only humid during the summer months, that's fine.)
Any cities you would recommend? So far, I'm considering Portland, Eugene, Seattle, Savannah (too humid?), Asheville, and Annapolis, but my list is growing every day, so I'd love suggestions! Thank you.
Is cost of living a consideration? Charlotte, Atlanta, and Nashville are good, but would be pushing the limits of the humidity. It's not super high, but might be too high for you.
I really try to stay away from the political aspects of choosing an area, because I think most people will do ok in any place as long as they're not jerks. BUT, for someone who is Republican or Conservative, I wouldn't suggest Portland, OR. I use to love visiting Portland for decades. But I've gone twice over the last year and plan on not going back. There's a level of unprovoked hostility there towards non-liberals that I've never seen any place. It was unreal. My wife and I lived in the Boston area for a year and a half and, as Conservatives, had no issues. The people were great. But Antifa has a big, open presence in Portland unabated and if they know you're Conservative, they will attack you verbally and possibly physically. I saw it with my own eyes. I nearly experienced it when one who saw my Carolina Tarheels shirt started calling me a racist/nazi/etc., until a manager at that restaurant made them leave (a man and woman). We didn't feel safe and will not be going back. Too, they have some of the same homelessness/tent city, human poop/urine problems that the Bay Area has. I know I'll catch some flack from some C-Ders, but I would hate for you to end up in Portland and be like, Oh my God, what did I get myself into?"
I'd suggest Albuquerque. It's a great all round area with many of the things you mentioned. Good luck wherever you land.
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