Can you tell me where in PA we should move?

Question

Me and my husband (and two preschoolers) are thinking of moving to PA from Miami Beach, FL. We have no idea which parts are good/bad. This is what we are looking for: Good schools, affordable housing (home for 200k or less w/ 3 bedrooms), quiet neighborhood but close to city. We dont want a collegetown, we arent into clubs or nightlife. We mainly want a nice, quiet, scenic place to live with friendly people and good schools. I want a change from the busy lifestyle here in Miami but am not looking for a place where Walmart is the "hot spot". Please tell me which cities to look into as well as typical day in that city (if youre from there) We are in mid 20's. Thanks so much.

Answer 1

New Holland, Litiz are close to Lancaster ,Harrisburg ,Philiadelphia and Baltimore. it is in Amish country but it is quite affordable , has good schools and safe but it might be too "hickish" for you but you schould look into it

Answer 2

It seems like you picked Penn State because it's a State school, and as a Pennsylvania resident it is a little cheaper. Harrisburg isn't a bad city. You should go and check it out before you listen to what people tell you. But some of the other comments here about the distance is true for the main Penn State campus. The main campus is in State College, PA. I have been to State College, PA, and I was very impressed. Penn State does have a campus in Harrisburg. It's 9 miles south of Harrisburg in a suburban town called Middletown, PA. This should be even better than Harrisburg itself. So, go and check it out. I think it will be a great place to do everything; attend school, work, and raise a family. If you decide to settle in Harrisburg or Middletown, you will be in driving distance of Hershey, PA, Hershey Park, and Hershey Chocolates, Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster, PA, the Outlets in Reading, PA, and Oaks, PA, Crystal Cave, The Pocono Mountains (great for skiing), Valley Forge, PA with all of its historical sites, and the nearby King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, PA, and your choice for entertainment. There are casinos in Bethlehem, PA, Chester, PA, Bensalem, PA, if you don't want to shoot down to the Jersey shore to check out Atlantic City's Casinos.

Answer 3

All of the cities have nice suburbs. I grew up in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and really enjoyed it. Because of the rivers and Mt. Washington, you are seperated from the city and would never know it was there... but then it's just a ride over a bridge away! I know Philly also has nice suburbs like West Chester. Good Luck.

Answer 4

I am fond of and moving to the West Shore - near Harrisburg, PA. The cities of Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, Marysville.
They are close enough to Harrisburg for work, but not IN Harrisburg. Good schools. Affordable.

Answer 5

Wilkes-barre good place alot thing to see in the city downtown the square has like a small festive a good school their is height Murry their wal-mart supercenter a raceway nascar it in pocono
not alot of crime it quiet good camping or fishing ground house are less i think the major is very nice he try to put up new thing never go to hazleton their immigration

i hoped i help

Answer 6

I would say in one of the burbs' close to Philadelphia. Very nice towns, good schools, and still close enough to the city. Also still close to NYC, DC or the Jersey shore. Don't go anywear near Pittsburgh, blah boringgggggg! I lived there for many years.

Answer 7

I live in Landowne Pa just outside of Philadelphia in Delaware County. Check it out! Very friendly area.

Answer 8

Anywhere in Springfield township!! You can catch a train into Philly and the school districts are amazing.