I am considering relocating from New Jersey to another state. I would like to live in suburbs within 20mins of a big city. I would like a place that has a quaint downtown area with Pubs and shopping. The kind of place that gets into having a nice 4th July and Xmas parade down main street. A place within and hour of Airport and 30mins of hospital. A place where crime is low. A place where purchasing a nice home for $300K is possible. A place where a single guy could meet a good woman and raise kids.
Any ideas or thoughts would be nice. Please don't send links to Forbes Top Places to Live, etc... I am looking for real peoples opinions. Perhaps name the town & state you think highly of and a small blurb about your thoughts of it. Thanks in advance.
2006-09-29 12:52:01 · 7 answers · asked by Mr. Michaels 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I might be a little bias BUT Columbus, Ohio is a great place to live :)
2006-09-29 12:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by Trish 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've lived several places, but I gotta give kudos to Pittsburgh, PA for the things you value. Never a better community spirit, Easter Egg Hunt, Fourth of July fireworks (the bridges, buildings, and river explode in a paroxysm of patriotism, with the Pittsburgh Symphony playing all the standards in time with the explosions).
The airport is close by and brand new. The hospitals are outstanding, especially U of Pitt and Allegheny General. Crime is extremely low, and home prices are even below $200K for 3BR, 2.5BA ranch with 1/4 acre in the North or South Hills.
As far as meeting single women or raising kids, Pittsburgh is fantastic. The home of Mister Rogers (where he was copying what he saw of its neighborhood atmosphere on his show) . People are very friendly and helpful. Even the bar scene has a more homey, Cheers-like atmosphere instead of being the typical meat market.
It's a lovely city, too, not very big (250,000 people) and dramatic scenery. It's a spectator sports lover's paradise with pro, college, and even high school teams, but also has gorgeous white water (Ohiopyle), great skiing (Seven Springs), and breathtaking Pennsylvania woods and other nature (caves, mountains) close by. There are museums, music, theatre and even community orchestras, troupes, and other rich cultural resources everywhere.
You can't help but fall in love with Pittsburgh!
2006-09-29 13:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
california try santa clarita it's like 5 mins from magic mountain the city is like less than an hour and the homes are beautiful and they have nice little shopping centers around the homes you should check it out it's beautiful up there and the schools are great and i don't know about the women lol
2006-09-29 13:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by flyinghigh006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sugarland, Texas it's right out of Houston, and its a great little city! look it up i really think you'll agree! it has everything you could ask for in a nice city.
2006-09-29 13:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by *KiM* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
California!!!
2006-09-29 12:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by Joey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in between Cincinnati and Dayton, OH
2006-09-29 12:58:14 · answer #6 · answered by summexicandude06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OHIO
2006-09-29 12:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by fayem7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋