Reno (Carson City, Elko: low income, sales, car registration)

[nowhereman427]

Originally Posted by Teacher Terry

When I moved here 26 years ago for my career it was the most expensive place I had ever lived but it was only half the size as now and not nearly as expensive as now. Luckily I bought a condo within a few months.

Having lived in both Wisconsin and upstate New York I laughed at your inaccurate description of winter. Most years a sweater is my winter coat. In 26 years we have had what I consider 5 real winters. I do have a winter coat for those rare occasions. After a few years of living here I got rid of my boots, hats, etc.

It's a trend that is not going to stop as far as growth goes as everywhere has increased in population and price.

[Teacher Terry]

Originally Posted by nowhereman427

It's a trend that is not going to stop as far as growth goes as everywhere has increased in population and price.

I don’t expect it to as it’s the best place I have ever lived. It’s beautiful, there’s so much to do and the weather has a mild 4 seasons. Luckily I own a condo as I couldn’t afford to rent in retirement.

[nowhereman427]

Originally Posted by Teacher Terry

I don’t expect it to as it’s the best place I have ever lived. It’s beautiful, there’s so much to do and the weather has a mild 4 seasons. Luckily I own a condo as I couldn’t afford to rent in retirement.

That is great.
Which part of Nevada is your condo in?

[2sleepy]

Originally Posted by nowhereman427

Sacramento was a hot housing market as of late and was considered to be the most affordable place. You don't get snow in Sacramento so you will not have to worry about that or ice in Sacramento.
Reno doesn't get that much snow in comparison to other areas but as you mentioned you had to deal with ice.

We lived at about 500' over downtown Reno which accounts for the ice, it wasn't nearly as bad during the last 2 years we lived there but the wind was always there usually in the afternoon. I haven't checked lately but several months ago Reno had a higher median home sale price than Sacramento which surprised me. At times I really miss it, but at this point I don't think we could afford to move back.

[Teacher Terry]

Originally Posted by nowhereman427

That is great.
Which part of Nevada is your condo in?

Reno

[nowhereman427]

Originally Posted by 2sleepy

We lived at about 500' over downtown Reno which accounts for the ice, it wasn't nearly as bad during the last 2 years we lived there but the wind was always there usually in the afternoon. I haven't checked lately but several months ago Reno had a higher median home sale price than Sacramento which surprised me. At times I really miss it, but at this point I don't think we could afford to move back.

Really?
It's usually the other way around once you leave CA and go to Nevada you won't be able to afford to return.

[nowhereman427]

Originally Posted by Teacher Terry

Reno

I am looking over in Dayton to Fernley. With these two places one can go to Reno or Carson for main things like hospital care, dental and shopping.
I may also consider Elko which is way up there but more affordable.

[Teacher Terry]

Originally Posted by nowhereman427

I am looking over in Dayton to Fernley. With these two places one can go to Reno or Carson for main things like hospital care, dental and shopping.
I may also consider Elko which is way up there but more affordable.

Elko is a small town and quite a distance from Salt Lake City which is where you would need to go if you had a medical condition that couldn’t be treated locally. Fernley is cheaper than Reno and not very far. The north valleys are also cheaper versus living right in Reno.

[Teacher Terry]

Originally Posted by nowhereman427

Really?
It's usually the other way around once you leave CA and go to Nevada you won't be able to afford to return.

I also read that real estate in Reno is higher than California. But California has a state income tax and I have heard it’s more expensive to register vehicles, etc. Really you have to compare all the costs and not just housing.

[nowhereman427]

Originally Posted by Teacher Terry

Elko is a small town and quite a distance from Salt Lake City which is where you would need to go if you had a medical condition that couldn’t be treated locally. Fernley is cheaper than Reno and not very far. The north valleys are also cheaper versus living right in Reno.

There is alot of housing available in Fernley. Seems that there is less housing available in Dayton and the prices appear to be higher in Dayton with smaller homes.
I wouldn't want to be in those major cities like Reno or Carson to live but to shop or other amenities those places would be fine to get needed services.

I didn't know that about Elko about needing to go to Salt Lake City for medical services
Perhaps that's why Elko is lower in cost as far as single family dwelling homes? It's definitely a smaller town which sounds good to me as well as the prices to get the newest home possible.