Why do so many people HATE Florida?? (Clearwater, Spring Hill: wage, live)

[Spring Hillian]

I go through there once and a while and it certainly is a beautiful area.

Originally Posted by CHASLS2

Give Spring lake area a shot, if ya want hills. Only about 40 mins north of Tampa.

[Mike1306]

Originally Posted by New Horizons

Are you aware that many kids leave FL as soon as they graduate college? Is a 23 year old who is about to embark on a career in a new city, tired of life too?

Are you aware that Florida has one of the highest percentages of those over 18 who are still residing in the state in which they were born? While the numbers may be from 2007, the most recent I could find, it shows that those that were born here tend to stay here more than in most other states.

[LKJ1988]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

I go through there once and a while and it certainly is a beautiful area.

When our anstronomy club first started to have star parties up at the hill in 1977 the skies were so much darker back then. Sure has changed.

[Not_liking_FL]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

You find that to be a problem?

No, I've always known Florida is mostly flat.

[Mike1306]

Being this is a thread about hating Florida, I really don't see how not having huge changes in elevation are relative. If someone hates a state due to not enough variations in elevation they really need to get a life. If someone does want to check out parts of Florida with more elevation changes here is a map to give you an idea where they are.

[annerk]

Originally Posted by CHASLS2

Give Spring lake area a shot, if ya want hills. Only about 40 mins north of Tampa.

I live in Lake County in a house 240 feet above sea level, no need to take the drive when I can look out my window.

[HWTechGuy]

Originally Posted by Mike1306

Being this is a thread about hating Florida,

Some people seem to turn practically every thread that way.

[TXRyan23]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

I got my data from the U.S. Census, not Wikipedia.

Florida QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau

Did you know:
Texas:
Persons below poverty level, percent, 2007-2011 17%
Florida:
Persons below poverty level, percent, 2007-2011 14.7%
Texas has 17 counties that are on the list of the 100 poorest counties in the U.S.
IMHO, It's a shame that a state with such population, natural resources, and great geographical location can have 17 of the top 100 poorest counties in the U.S.

Now tell me where those high paying entry level jobs are.

Maybe you didn't actually READ the Wikipedia page, which cited its references as "Note: Data is from the 2010 United States Census."

I laugh each time you compare Florida to Texas like it's something that may affect me personally. I'm not from Texas, so your constant attempt to make it seem like it's some poor place to live doesn't affect me. Texas has been good to me like many millions of others.

Texas, according to the recent data from the site you cite, has roughly 6,741,635 more residents than Florida does. The difference of 6,741,635 is more people than 35 other states currently have in their ENTIRE states.

Our poorest counties in Texas are International Border Counties with a poor country, something Florida doesn't have, so if you think a 2.3% poverty rate difference is a huge deal to prove Florida is a richer state, you're mistaken. All it means is that 2.3% of our population is worse off, which is actually sad considering that Florida doesn't have access for people to just walk across and start a new life.

If you'd like, I could compare the average median household income for the counties that make up each statistical metropolitan area with the states, I've already made the comparison for the Houston metro against the Tampa Bay area metro, which iirc, Houston blew the Tampa Bay area out of the water.

I'm sure the Metroplex would likely blow away Miami, San Antonio would likely blow away Orlando, Austin would likely blow away Jacksonville, I'd likely concede that Tallahassee would outproduce El Paso, but then.. El Paso is a poorer border town.

Edit: Oh, and the high paying entry jobs are in Houston, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and San Antonio. NOT El Paso, Laredo, McAllen, or Brownsville. Those cities can hire illegals for below minimum wage pay because the government allows them day passes.

[TXRyan23]

Originally Posted by Mike1306

Are you aware that Florida has one of the highest percentages of those over 18 who are still residing in the state in which they were born? While the numbers may be from 2007, the most recent I could find, it shows that those that were born here tend to stay here more than in most other states.

Wasn't there a link not too long ago that showed Florida only kept around 50% of their native born residents, while the state was made up of over 70% of people born outside of the Florida borders?

[Ken E]

Originally Posted by Mike1306

Are you aware that Florida has one of the highest percentages of those over 18 who are still residing in the state in which they were born? While the numbers may be from 2007, the most recent I could find, it shows that those that were born here tend to stay here more than in most other states.

I think a lot of them are still living with their parents. The work i did while living down there had me entering attics frequently. Most attic accesses are in the garage.I couldn't believe how many garages had been made over for living quarters. Most of them were for kids who should have moved out years ago.