Best Place to Live in USA

N/A ^ | March 21, 2002 | Me

[andrew]

If you could live and work from anywhere in the U.S, where would that be?

Take into consideration lifestyle, schools, recreation, weather, cost and quality of life, etc.

[Cacophonous]

I grew up on the eastern fringe of SW Virginia, in Bedford County and Roanoke. I love the area--Marion, Abingdon, Wytheville, Bristol. And heading up the Shenandoah Valley is beautiful too--I went to school in Charlottesville, but have many friends scattered throughout, in Staunton, Lexington, Harrisonburg. Anywhere out there is beautiful.

[Sam Cree]

As a native Virginian, I'm pleased (but understand why) to see Virginia dominating the suggestions.

[AppyPappy]

I hear this place may come up for sale. Doe Creek Orchards. Every apple that will grow here.

[BluH2o]

Bend, Oregon. Occasional forest fire to deal with, aside from that it appears to be all up side.

[AppyPappy]

Nothing better than the Appalachian Mountains in the fall.

Especially at the best university in the nation, Virginia Tech.

[Ward Smythe]

And my momma's just a little ways back down the river in Pearisburg. She'll have you over for dinner anytime.

Giles County bump.

[fogarty]

Easy answer:

Texas!

[Jethro Tull]

State College, PA.

4 hours from NYC.

[AppyPappy]

My wife grew up in Narrows. Her momma was the county nurse for years. I bet your mom knows her.

[all4one]

Lewes, Delaware est. 1631. Enjoy quaint shops, pristine beaches, and seafaring history in one of the oldest settlements in America. Often compared to Cape Cod, but less crowded. Historical and victorian homes where the parade on the forth of july for the childen still includes decorated bikes, egg rolling and balloon tossing. The schools in the town are great and the home prices vary. The closer to the beach the more expensive. The average range is from $200,000 to $800,000, but the property tax for a $250,000 home is about $1,200.00. The cost of living is low because there is no DE sales tax.

[Ward Smythe]

I was a social worker there for my first 3 1/2 years out of college. I bet I know her too.

[xp38]

Joe Isuzu lives!!! :)

[kjam22]

[SpookBrat]

Texas. Most specifically the Hill Country. There is a river there called the Guadalupe. I grew up right on it. I had a blast when I was a kid building forts in the woods and jumping out of trees into the river.

In Texas, the small town public schools are conservative. Lots of Republicans in Texas. We don't tolerate crime. No state income taxes. You can afford a nice, large home, depending on location. We paid $92 for our 2,000 sq ft home and we have an acre yard. The people are VERY friendly and easy going. Great food!

The only thing bad about Texas is the month of August, especially if you live in a city with lots of concrete and humidity.

[Kryptonite]

That list must be totally unreliable if Waukesha, Wisconsin is considered liberal friendly. That is the most conservative city and county in the state.

Las Vegas is considered liberal unfriendly? Yeah, right.

[AppyPappy]

I've also heard good things about the Hill country of Texas.

[DouglasKC]

My wife and I are contemplating a move somewhere -- anywhere, but somewhere better than LA -- to raise our two young children.

You should definitly consider West Michigan...beaches, moderate summers, sometimes very snowy winters if you're into skiing, jobs, very conservative area with one of the most consistently honest congressmen around, Peter Hoekstra. It's a great place to raise kids. We all call the area we live in a "bubble" because it seems like none of the problems of the outside world really intrude....

[lonestar]

Wimberly, TX.

Vacation in Estes Park, CO in summer. (like every other Texan)

[SpookBrat]

I wouldn't trade my childhood in the Texas Hill Country for anything. We had a wonderful life there. My brother and two sisters, and all of our friends grew up like wild indians. We had soooooooo much fun. It's so beautiful there. Especially the small town of Hunt. That's where my husband and I will retire. Hunt, Texas. :)

[The Mayor]

I will be in Palmyra starting April 1st. My brother bought a house and is moving in from LA. I was there in November and absolutley loved it. 1800 people and just 20 minutes from Charlottesville. I have been seriously thinking about leaving Buffalo and joining him there. I was invited to run for office there to help the business community grow, very Conservative thinking community and full of History.