Considering moving to Ohio (Columbus, Toledo: hotel, school, college)

[Meemur]

Originally Posted by MillennialMaverick

My initial reservations are that the homes that I've looked at are just not up to the standard that I'm aiming for at my price range.

There are hidden gems in Bexley, as well as German Village and Victorian Village (a little farther north), but you'll be renting first, so you'll have plenty of time to look.

To elaborate on Central Ohio winters: there is a lot of ice than in NY and more of a freeze/thaw cycle that makes for some tricky driving. I can remember a number days in December and January that would get up to 33 during the day and back to the 20s at night, so each evening and morning, there was new ice.

Watch out for "black ice" on the Rt. 315 hospital curve. I know there are pavement senors, etc., but area has been known to freeze and the city doesn't always get to it in a timely fashion. They put down brine in advance of storms, but that area really needs salt. I've seen some bad accidents there through the years.

It really is best to live as close as practical to work/school, which you'll see when you visit.

[MillennialMaverick]

Originally Posted by Meemur

There are hidden gems in Bexley, as well as German Village and Victorian Village (a little farther north), but you'll be renting first, so you'll have plenty of time to look.

To elaborate on Central Ohio winters: there is a lot of ice than in NY and more of a freeze/thaw cycle that makes for some tricky driving. I can remember a number days in December and January that would get up to 33 during the day and back to the 20s at night, so each evening and morning, there was new ice.

Watch out for "black ice" on the Rt. 315 hospital curve. I know there are pavement senors, etc., but area has been known to freeze and the city doesn't always get to it in a timely fashion. They put down brine in advance of storms, but that area really needs salt. I've seen some bad accidents there through the years.

It really is best to live as close as practical to work/school, which you'll see when you visit.

I agree, living close to work is ideal. In regards to teaching, I'm not as concerned considering each area I'm considering seems to have an excellent local school district--travel is not an issue. In regards to politics, it is going to be challenging considering most of the work resides in Columbus, as the Capitol is there. Part of the sacrifice, I guess.

Thanks for your tips!

[ohio_peasant]

Originally Posted by MillennialMaverick

...You mentioned there are other potential places that could be a good fit for me--would you care to share any of them? I would be sure to research and consider them!

I would opine that there's a broad swath of midsized cities (and their associated metro areas), right across the interior US, that might accord with your objectives. From East to West, in more or less temperate climates, these might be Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Wichita, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Salt Lake City and Boise.

[MillennialMaverick]

Originally Posted by ohio_peasant

I would opine that there's a broad swath of midsized cities (and their associated metro areas), right across the interior US, that might accord with your objectives. From East to West, in more or less temperate climates, these might be Pittsburgh, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Wichita, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Salt Lake City and Boise.

Ah well, when I mentioned that there was a "roots" project, many of the states in which the cities you mentioned reside in were a part of the screening process--notably Utah, Pennsylvania, and Idaho. I'm pretty set on Ohio, nothing's set in stone but did come out as #1 for a reason (more like multiple).

[SWOH]

Originally Posted by MillennialMaverick

It sure is a ton, of all my research it's the only thing that got me down when considering Ohio.

So my plan wasn't to move into a home right away, as some people have guessed. I would only look to purchase a home if and when I get married and perhaps have a kiddo on the way. Until that point, I don't have an issue with renting. In fact, I've found quality apartments in Powell for 1,000-1,200 a month--very manageable on the salary I'd be making as a teacher in the Olentangy School district.

Please, throw all the "curveballs" you can. I'm looking for any suggestions to prepare myself for this potential prospect. Thank you for your Beavercreek recommendation, I'll definitely check it out!

Ah that makes sense, you could maybe dip down to $800/mo for a decent 1br if you'd like.

Good luck!!

[Aintfrumroundheer]

Just live in the country. Cheaper and better people

[Jame22]

Originally Posted by Aintfrumroundheer

Just live in the country. Cheaper and better people

Living in the country would be hell if you had to commute into the city everyday.

I'm with you though, people and traffic suck.

[MillennialMaverick]

Originally Posted by Aintfrumroundheer

Just live in the country. Cheaper and better people

Originally Posted by Jame22

Living in the country would be hell if you had to commute into the city everyday.

I'm with you though, people and traffic suck.

Lol I'd be lying if I said I never considered it. At the very moment, I think I would best serve my goals living in a suburban/exurban area. Close enough to the city for important work, far enough to not get demoralized by obvious societal issues of urban life.

It has its appeal for sure, nothing's off the table.

[ferraris]

Originally Posted by Jame22

Living in the country would be hell if you had to commute into the city everyday.

Ohio is one of the better places to do this, though.

Especially if "the city" is a place like Youngstown, Toledo, Akron, or Dayton. You can get from downtown to farm country in 30 minutes easy.

Even in the three C's it would still be feasible, especially if the job was in a suburban business park instead of downtown.

[MillennialMaverick]

Originally Posted by ferraris

Ohio is one of the better places to do this, though.

Especially if "the city" is a place like Youngstown, Toledo, Akron, or Dayton. You can get from downtown to farm country in 30 minutes easy.

Even in the three C's it would still be feasible, especially if the job was in a suburban business park instead of downtown.

Out of curiosity: google maps tells me that the drive time between Powell/Dublin to downtown Columbus is about 30 minutes. From Marysville, about 45 minutes. How accurate would you say this is--on a clear day?