Best place to live?

[cbrenthus]

I'm in the same boat, all of the above requirements with the following additional:

1. Great public schools, and state colleges / universities

2. Preferably no front license plate requirement

I like the east coast ish area since we have family in FL, OH, VA, NC and PA


I'm leaning towards western PA with western MI as a close #2, I grew up in western PA so I'd know the area. I'm not happy about the current reports I'm hearing about getting harassed for no doors though :/

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[Zenk]

Definitely not Northern Virginia. All concrete and people everywhere. I pay to park everywhere (Costco, Mall, Grocery store), pay to drive on the highway (unless I want to sit in traffic), liberal, crazy laws, anti gun, sirens every night, I go through metal detectors two or three times a day, etc..... sorry - I had to vent. I feel better now....thanks....(I miss Georgia).....

Absolutely AGREE!... but, I miss Michigan!

 

[UpNorthJL]

Washington State, Oregon, Idaho or Montana.

 

[jayteal]

I’m looking for the best place to move my family...
Needs:
Trails (with rocks) for Jeeps, mountain bikes, and hiking.
Clean, clear lakes and rivers for swimming and kayaking.
Snow to snowboard/ski.
Enough sun and warmth but not humidity.
Trees.
Actual mountains.
...I’ve lived all over but haven’t found that forever place.
Maybe, I’m just a gypsy.

How about SW Colorado? Durango/Silverton/Ouray area? Rivers have cleaned up since the mining action has diminished in the past 75 years and the area checks everything from your list. The wife and I go there every fall and love it. I would move there for the same reasons if I could retire but alas...the Dallas area is my home for now and it only checks of the sun/warmth portion of your list and takes it to the extreme.

 

[Fonzilla85]

I would not recommend moving to California due to numerous shenanigans and high taxation.

California has a lot to offer, mountains, deserts, beaches etc. Sadly all the beauty the state has to offer, is overshadowed by the poor management due to a certain political party and its policies.

 

[BillG]

In today’s world, political climate would weigh heavily on wherever I decided to move to. Not happening though, my family has been on the same spot since 1795. My roots are too deep here to pull up.

 

[jeepdabest]

I’m looking for the best place to move my family...
Needs:
Trails (with rocks) for Jeeps, mountain bikes, and hiking.
Clean, clear lakes and rivers for swimming and kayaking.
Snow to snowboard/ski.
Enough sun and warmth but not humidity.
Trees.
Actual mountains.
...I’ve lived all over but haven’t found that forever place.
Maybe, I’m just a gypsy.

Florida

 

[MDG]

I'd say one of the four corner states if the other areas mentioned aren't feasible. Just stay far away from Connecticut, this place is horrible...

@OldGuyNewJeep , I'd be interested in hearing why you think CT is a good place to live. I ask as I encounter very negative perspective on a daily basis that tells me otherwise. What part of the state do you live in? Not saying your wrong by any means but rather would like someone to show me the right side of things here.

Don't get me wrong, I've lived here all but 5 years of my life when I lived in Houston TX. Going for top down drives you can find some great roads. Beaches are decent but I do wish we could drive on with the Jeep. So I do like living here as most of my family is here but the cost of living is making it harder and harder to stay. Most in my family close to retirement age plan to move out when they do retire citing cost of living. My son live in TX and talked about moving here but looked at cost of living and is having second thoughts.

To my knowledge there is no legal place to off road a Jeep or ATV/UTV other than private property you own or get permission.
Mountain biking here is really good but again legal trails are limited. My favorite was closed due to people abusing the privilege.
Cost of living is one of the highest in the country and climbing.
Lakes are great but don't plan on living near one. Property is expensive and towns typically add an additional tax for the privilege.
Skiing and actual real mountains are a few hours drive away. Although there are a couple of small ski areas in the state that are decent for a quick fix.
Climate is good. Typically only a few humid days a year. Depending on what part of the state you live in it does get decently cold. Where I live is usually 5 degrees cooler than 10 minutes east.

 

[iki4life]

Sounds like Harrisburg, PA area to me. I spent a few years in Hershey, PA....being from Los Angeles, and a die hard west coast fan, I can admit that Hershey, PA is a wonderful little town to raise kids, with enough sun, backroads, and some trails in the Pokonos mountains....and its only a 3 hour drive to Manhattan, NY incase the family wants some big city time.

 

[Stormin’ Moorman]

Definitely not Northern Virginia. All concrete and people everywhere. I pay to park everywhere (Costco, Mall, Grocery store), pay to drive on the highway (unless I want to sit in traffic), liberal, crazy laws, anti gun, sirens every night, I go through metal detectors two or three times a day, etc..... sorry - I had to vent. I feel better now....thanks....(I miss Georgia).....

Come on back!!

 

[Squibbles]

Anchorage, AK

 

[Squibbles]

@OldGuyNewJeep , I'd be interested in hearing why you think CT is a good place to live. I ask as I encounter very negative perspective on a daily basis that tells me otherwise. What part of the state do you live in? Not saying your wrong by any means but rather would like someone to show me the right side of things here.

Don't get me wrong, I've lived here all but 5 years of my life when I lived in Houston TX. Going for top down drives you can find some great roads. Beaches are decent but I do wish we could drive on with the Jeep. So I do like living here as most of my family is here but the cost of living is making it harder and harder to stay. Most in my family close to retirement age plan to move out when they do retire citing cost of living. My son live in TX and talked about moving here but looked at cost of living and is having second thoughts.

To my knowledge there is no legal place to off road a Jeep or ATV/UTV other than private property you own or get permission.
Mountain biking here is really good but again legal trails are limited. My favorite was closed due to people abusing the privilege.
Cost of living is one of the highest in the country and climbing.
Lakes are great but don't plan on living near one. Property is expensive and towns typically add an additional tax for the privilege.
Skiing and actual real mountains are a few hours drive away. Although there are a couple of small ski areas in the state that are decent for a quick fix.
Climate is good. Typically only a few humid days a year. Depending on what part of the state you live in it does get decently cold. Where I live is usually 5 degrees cooler than 10 minutes east.

Maybe he was eye rolling because at least two of the four corners states are colossal shitholes. Also none them check the boxes OP was looking for.

 

[Deleted member 35398]

I’m looking for the best place to move my family...
Needs:
Trails (with rocks) for Jeeps, mountain bikes, and hiking.
Clean, clear lakes and rivers for swimming and kayaking.
Snow to snowboard/ski.
Enough sun and warmth but not humidity.
Trees.
Actual mountains.
...I’ve lived all over but haven’t found that forever place.
Maybe, I’m just a gypsy.

CALIFORNIA!!!!!!! Best State in the nation.

 

[beaups]

In today’s world, political climate would weigh heavily on wherever I decided to move to. Not happening though, my family has been on the same spot since 1795. My roots are too deep here to pull up.

Fortunately there are still some places left with snow but no snowflakes.

 

[Arterius2]

I’m looking for the best place to move my family...
Needs:
Trails (with rocks) for Jeeps, mountain bikes, and hiking.
Clean, clear lakes and rivers for swimming and kayaking.
Snow to snowboard/ski.
Enough sun and warmth but not humidity.
Trees.
Actual mountains.
...I’ve lived all over but haven’t found that forever place.
Maybe, I’m just a gypsy.

If you are willing to move North of the border, Vancouver's (or BC in general) got it all.
In fact, during certain months, you can enjoy both water sports and snow sports at the same time.

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