Non-native Texans (and others with wits), where will you relocate? We couldn’t get out of Houston fast enough. Between the ugly concrete, shocking weather, pickup trucks, and property taxes we had enough. Most retirees seem to move north and west. Thoughts?
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We always heard throughout the South that Grande Isle, Louisiana, home of the annual world renowned Tarpon rodeo (as well as many others) is in the heart of the "redneck riviera" So that pretty dramatically conflicts with the false Wikipedia thought from someone who isn't from the South and thought that they knew something. And , in any case, most, learned internet users know what "wikipedia" is - A storehouse for public opinions, there is no actual authentication process in place, I can go in there an edit or post anything that I want, at my own discretion. It's fun to just read wikipedia and see how misinformed some of these young wannabe journalists are sometimes - lol.
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Wikipedia -
“The area and particularly the beaches from Pensacola to Panama City are also referred to as the "Redneck Riviera", alluding to the backward Southern culture of the hinterland. The Flora-Bama in Perdido Key at the Alabama border is a bar and music venue with a demented Southern clientele.”
No @sjyk. You obviously don’t know your geography or have lived all your life in one little place, like a frog in a well. The “Redneck Riviera” you think about are little rural towns throughout the Mississippi and Alabama backwoods, but also in some rural places in Georgia, Louisiana and Texas. By chance, are you from one of these areas? Maybe so.
Actually, many well off people love to affectionately refer to their area as the "Redneck Riviera". Please don't go there if you have any kind of snotty attitude. You will not be welcome, I can assure you.
North Florida? Is that the area some people refer to as the Redneck Riviera? Sounds so inviting.
@qebf, I agree with you on most of what you say, but I think you are referring to Miami and other larger cities in south Florida. If you move to places in central to north Florida (except touristy Orlando), you will find the State of Florida can be quite inviting and a nice place to retire. Maybe most of it has to do with the kind of person one is and not so much the place where you go to live.
@qebf, "old people, latinos galore" wow, racist much? Good thing that you will never get old, right?
I’m preparing to retire and live overseas. I won’t divulge where to, as that’s my secret. The US really svcks a lot.
If you want to know how horrible Florida is, try this.
In Google search for your birthdate plus "florida man"
For example "April 1, 2001 florida man"
Florida is one of the few states worse than Texas. Terrible heat, hurricanes, old people, latinos galore, fatty food, hill billy attitudes, etc.
Before recommending Seattle or Portland, try adding "homelessness " and "protests " in a search engine and hit enter.
Scotty Kilmer gave Houston the finger after 50 years and moved toTennessee. That’s good enough for me.
We were going to Tennessee until our kids took jobs in Houston. So we are here for the long haul.
Yes, that's a good point. When you get a left leaning hayseed at the wheel you are asking for problems. No common sense, grasp of science and no clue about reality.
There’s nothing wrong with pick up trucks. It’s the hayseeds that drive them that are the problem.
Agree with 1haj. We've been retired now for over 5 years and will not be leaving Texas. Having been raised in California's San Joaquin valley, transferred to Houston, then saw every aspect of upstream in the US and abroad, we feel this is the best place for us.
Can’t beat Thailand. Low cost of living, great beaches, and the spinners!
Pickup trucks? What’s wrong with that?
Suburbs of Sugar Land. We love it. Parks, schools, Texas Tea. Wouldn’t live anywhere else.
I see your point too. The Layoff message board is really a good place to seek advice on where to live rather than doing a legitimate search on google.
@3doo - I see your point, Compton and Newark are perhaps the only two places in the US that may be as bad as Houston, but it's a close call. Fortunately, there are thousands other places that are far better than Houston.
Move to Compton California or Newark New Jersey. You will love it there since you think you’re too good for Houston.
Houston: The best mosquito infested lowlands with completely bulldozed oil stained beaches anywhere. Who could ask for more? Me, I am returning to Perth.
Sorry, you can’t retire to Mar-a-Lago. To get a historical property tax break, several years ago management agreed to the condition that no one could live there more than 7 days in a row (and no more than 21 days per year total). There is a swamp nearby you can live at, however, which I hear they plan to drain any day now ... so buy a tent and enjoy.
Mar-a-Lago
Texas is the most beautiful state in the Union, hands down.
Halifax? Is that near Navasota?
Summer place just south of Halifax and winter cabin just north of Banff.... but recently am loving my stay in a rental on Iceland... almost no Covid here! Spend many years in Houston, but still don’t understand you southern North Americans.
Midland Texas
Considering comparables NYC, LA, CHI, and PHL, Houston is paradise... while you’re working. We left the traffic and flooding and moved elsewhere in Texas. Still have no income tax and Texas spirit, now with hiking options and beautiful sunsets (I don’t get up before sunrise anymore...).
Houston is just to flat and taxes are insane. Colorado Springs, Co has a lot of retired military as a result it’s very Conservative taxes are insanely low as city rarely votes for tax increases. Bellingham,WA very blue and absolutely beautiful 3 months out of the year rainy otherwise. Plenty to do island hopping and fishing, housing is expensive but snow is seldom.
Whatever you do, don't relocate to western Montana... We have enough interlopers as it is.
Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington sound perfect for you. 2 less blue folks here!
OP — First, and though it's just a guess,... I'm thinking that Houston isn't likely to miss you, in the slightest. Second,... Oh, never mind. Just please leave, and we'll all be the happier, for it.
High Property Taxes verses, State income tax and mega over price RE in CA? Yes, middle ground, but unfortunately many bolting from CA are driving up home prices in CO/Utah/Idaho and others...best is to travel around a bit and get a flavor. Houston had pro's, but horrible congestion and traffic aint no fun either. Bama/Tennessee have some nice areas as does 'middle' PA if you don't mind some snow...
Not retired yet. We are in Galveston and love it. Love the Texas independent attitude. Hated living in the Houston suburbs. Now close enough to easily fly places, but have a small town atmosphere and a myriad of outdoor activities. House is relatively hurricane proof. Likely will get a summer place in the mountains eventually once retirement / semi-retirement happens. You need to find a place that feels like home to you. Good luck and thank God you have the ability to retire!
We r gonna stick around Houston given our kids n grandkids r here n go somewhere in usa or around world for 3 - 4 months each year (rent an apt or?). Its all a trade off of being around immediate family (if they are nearby) or finding some beautiful place and set up a visitation plan. We just want to be around our grandkids frequently.
Ah.. that's easy, go to a place you can afford and like. Also give thought to the phrase "It is not you Houston, it is me!" Also don't be naive, you still have to pay property taxes and healthcare cost as long as you own a property, vehicles and kicking.
Some go overseas, not sure under current condition it would be safe, but Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, France, Italy, and Cambodia are few places to name. I guess in US you have plenty of options depending on what you want to do and what matters most to you, why not rent an RV and explore and find out where you like the most in about 1 year road trip exploring places?