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Old 07-16-2008, 12:20 PM
 
Location: northern Vermont - previously NM, WA, & MA
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I'm a 30 year old single gay male looking to move to Dallas. My impression is that Dallas and Boston are polar opposites and that is the kind of change I'm seeking out. I've lived in Seattle before so I've been there done that as far as living in a trendy overpriced city. I'd like to be in a city that is affordable, progressive, a fast growing area with lots of employment oppurtunites, and newer infrastructure. Any feedback would be most appreciated.
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Old 07-16-2008, 12:23 PM
 
Location: Dallas: Oak Cliff
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What is your budget? Any idea where you would be working?
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Old 07-16-2008, 12:32 PM
 
Location: northern Vermont - previously NM, WA, & MA
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I have an admin assitant and travel industry background. Just planting the seeds in my mind for now, coming for a visit to decipher concrete plans. Budget would be maybe $700-$900 rent.
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Old 07-16-2008, 12:44 PM
 
Location: Knox - Henderson
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I'm a 30 year old single gay male looking to move to Dallas. My impression is that Dallas and Boston are polar opposites and that is the kind of change I'm seeking out. I've lived in Seattle before so I've been there done that as far as living in a trendy overpriced city. I'd like to be in a city that is affordable, progressive, a fast growing area with lots of employment oppurtunites, and newer infrastructure. Any feedback would be most appreciated.
Dallas has all of what you say you are looking for. It can be a bit trendy, but Dallas is not overpriced by most standards. Plus it is a very gay friendly city: The Lavender Heart of Texas - TIME
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Old 07-16-2008, 12:52 PM
 
Location: Dallas: Oak Cliff
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Dallas has all of what you say you are looking for. It can be a bit trendy, but Dallas is not overpriced by most standards. Plus it is a very gay friendly city: The Lavender Heart of Texas - TIME

This is certainly true. $700-$900 is very doable as well, but if you want to be in a close in area (inside Loop 12) you will have to sacrifice space and possibly washer/dryer inside your apartment. Coming from Boston that shouldn't be a major adjustment though. The main thing to keep in mind is that Dallas is huge compared to Boston in square miles, so you would really want to live as close to work as possible or position your place of employment and residence near a DART light rail station.

DART.org - Dallas Area Rapid Transit
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Old 07-16-2008, 12:53 PM
 
Location: the void texas
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at least the boston higher ups understand the value of their deep ellum. wish i could say the same for the west end fascists.
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Old 07-16-2008, 02:25 PM
 
Location: northern Vermont - previously NM, WA, & MA
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I live in the suburbs of Boston and I'm more of a suburban type than an inner city dweller so I'm sure I will appreciate the metroplex. Any reccomendations on neighborhoods/suburbs that are somewhat trendy, gay friendly, and affordable between $700-$900 rent?
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Old 07-16-2008, 02:32 PM
 
Location: Junius Heights
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Any reccomendations on neighborhoods/suburbs that are somewhat trendy, gay friendly, and affordable between $700-$900 rent?
The suburbs of Dallas are, by and large, the most socially conservative part. A lot of the city of Dallas isn't really "urban" in the traditional sense. Oak Lawn is the "gay part of town" but is rather urban. You might look at East Dallas. Or if you want a more Suburban feel, even far north dallas, which is pretty much like a suburb but a little less socially conservative than many of our burbs.
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Old 07-16-2008, 02:37 PM
 
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I heard the North suburbs like Plano and Frisco are pretty nice. Been looking at pictures of Dallas, love the skyline. I appreciate modern architecture by contrast to my usual surroundings. I've been to San Antonio and Austin and really hit it off with Texans socially, how would folks in Dallas compare?
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Old 07-16-2008, 02:41 PM
 
Location: The Big D
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I heard the North suburbs like Plano and Frisco are pretty nice. Been looking at pictures of Dallas, love the skyline. I appreciate modern architecture by contrast to my usual surroundings. I've been to San Antonio and Austin and really hit it off with Texans socially, how would folks in Dallas compare?
Well, if you move to Plano or Frisco your going to be surrounded by people not FROM Dallas or Texas for the most part. Might find many a neighbors from your own home state and/or city (however the same can be said for MOST of the DFW area - not many of us natives left around here ). Going back to your original question........... as a 30 y/o single gay man..... stick to INNER DALLAS and not the far flung suburbs. Unless you want to live in baby stroller haven. Even closer in burbs like Richardson may be more suited for you. FYI, a place like Richardson would also put you closer to Downtown Dallas and easy access to just about anywhere in the Metroplex. Especially if you don't have a job lined up yet and know where you will be working.
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