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I have lived in a very small town in Iowa and a large city in Florida. I want to live somewhere in between!!!!
I think North Carolina would be a good fit but not sure where. I've never even visited.
But I have heard wonderful things from friends.
I prefer a climate that is cool with a mixture of sunny and rainy weather. (I am most comfortable in 45-65 degree weather). I would like to see some snow each winter but not like Iowa snow.
Living near-- but not on-- the beach would be great (1-2 hours away).
Some mountains would be nice but not needed. Woods and parks are a definite yes!
I don't need to worry about school systems but low crime is a must.
Some good stores and restaurants are needed but would prefer less traffic.
The area can't be too expensive. Middle class would be fine.
Does anyone have a place in NC to recommend? Or any state in the US? I am willing to try almost anything but currently focusing on the East or West coast.
Thanks!
G
I prefer a climate that is cool with a mixture of sunny and rainy weather. (I am most comfortable in 45-65 degree weather). I would like to see some snow each winter but not like Iowa snow.....Or any state in the US? I am willing to try almost anything but currently focusing on the East or
You sound like you would enjoy Oregon. North Carolina summers are hot and humid for 2.5-3 months of the year. Otherwise, anywhere from Durham, east to the ocean would fit most of your requirements.
However, you have omitted the first requirement of relocating: What kind of work experience do you have? How large a city do you need to be in to find that work?
A friend of mine just moved outside of Havelock from West palm and she loves it. I've never been there, and hear jokes about it being "Havenot". If you telecommute it might be okay.
Yeah. I'm not hearing NC in your description. It rarely snows here outside of the mountains and is very hot and humid in the summer. You could check out the mountains but that's the only area that I would recommend based on your description. Most people who move to NC move here for warmer weather.
Hello!
I think North Carolina would be a good fit but not sure where. I've never even visited.
Well that's your first step--come see it for yourself. You should never consider moving to somewhere you have not even seen in person! Plan a visit and see the state--it looks like you're more interested in the coast than the mountains.
You didn't say anything about a job, so make sure you can find one of those before moving anywhere.
It really sounds like you should start with the General US board first if you can't even narrow it down to East or West coast. There is really nothing that screams "NC" about your post and lots of states fit the description. Uprooting your life to go somewhere you've never even visiting sounds pretty foolish to me...good luck to you.
Thanks everyone. I'm just in the "considering mode" right now. I agree NC doesn't sound quite right for what I'm looking for. And I would visit a place before moving there.
I am a big fan of the small towns in the Mountains of NC. I have lived near coast and near mountains. Mountains in a landslide.
Sylva, Hendersonville, Sparta, Morganton, Waynesville all are in or near the mountains. Asheville is kind of big, but Waynesville is close and Sylva not bad. Sylva right at WCU so you can get a little college culture as well.
Please do not fall into the Charlotte, Raleigh, Triad trap. NC has so much more to offer than those big towns.
Good Luck.
Oh, having said all that about the Mountains, I was out with my dogs today for about 45 minutes, 1/2/15. Shorts and tee shirt. A little cool, but not bad at all. I am near the coast.
Hello!
I have lived in a very small town in Iowa and a large city in Florida. I want to live somewhere in between!!!!
I think North Carolina would be a good fit but not sure where. I've never even visited.
But I have heard wonderful things from friends.
I prefer a climate that is cool with a mixture of sunny and rainy weather. (I am most comfortable in 45-65 degree weather). I would like to see some snow each winter but not like Iowa snow.
Living near-- but not on-- the beach would be great (1-2 hours away).
Some mountains would be nice but not needed. Woods and parks are a definite yes!
I don't need to worry about school systems but low crime is a must.
Some good stores and restaurants are needed but would prefer less traffic.
The area can't be too expensive. Middle class would be fine.
Does anyone have a place in NC to recommend? Or any state in the US? I am willing to try almost anything but currently focusing on the East or West coast.
Thanks!
G
I would consider Wilmington or Asheville. it seems like you are not looking to live in a big city. Both cities are small and very nice. Asheville is in the mountains and Wilmington is on the coast near the beach.
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