Is the city THE place for young people to live?

[KrillBee]

I've heard that for people who've graduated college, don't have a family, and are looking for a place to live within a metropolitan area, the city is the best option. I figure some of the reasons probably are: cheap rent, close to a job (if you work downtown), lots of entertainment nearby (restaurants, shopping areas, bars, etc), lots of people to meet within a small radius (makes sense if you're single), and the list goes on.

What are your thoughts AT?
I do notice that sometimes suburbs can become more populated with families and older people. However, in the city it almost seems like everyone is a stranger because there are sooo many people.

 

[Deeko]

yes

 

[CraKaJaX]

Cheap rent? Don't come to NYC.

 

[GeekDrew]

I grew up in the country. I love visiting the city. Some day (hopefully not too far away), I'll move to the city. Yes, the city is the place for MOST young people (those with significant enough intellect that they are reading this forum) to be.

Oh, and cheap rent?!? No.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: KrillBee
Is the city THE place for young people to live?

No, it's not THE place to move. It's A place to move if you like cities.

Personally, I don't like cities so it's no surprise that I didn't move there.

 

[imported_Imp]

Yep. Hip, can go to the bar down the street, get wasted and not get stopped for DUI. Just don't take a dump in my effing alley (happened last month:evil.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: GeekDrew
Yes, the city is the place for MOST young people (those with significant enough intellect that they are reading this forum) to be.

That's a really biased and lame remark. It seems that most people with significant intellect move OUT of the city to buy a house.

I could've moved to the city but I find them absolutely disgusting. I've been to nice cities like San Fran, but Philly and New York are garbage dumps filled with degenerates. Just about everything I like to do wouldn't be possible in the city. I'm close enough to the city that I can drive there, but I don't have to stick around for long. Too much congestion, too much crime, too many deadbeats, no parking, etc.

I'll take a house out in the country any day.

 

[bobsmith1492]

If you like cities and the associated activities... personally I find nothing attractive about a "big" city. Nightlife/drinking/clubbing is a no-go for me. And don't go saying smart people live in cities... that's just snobbish.

 

[ppdes]

Cities are awesome if you like to go out. Work, the gym and pool, several parks, a boat launch, tons of bars and restaurants, shopping, etc. are all a short walk from where I live. People in the boonies actually have to waste time driving to those things.

 

[TallBill]

Yes, if you want to rack up the average debt of $19,000 by 30.

 

[bobsmith1492]

Originally posted by: ppdes
Cities are awesome if you like to go out. Work, the gym and pool, several parks, a boat launch, tons of bars and restaurants, shopping, etc. are all a short walk from where I live. People in the boonies actually have to waste time driving to those things.

- Boat launch in the city? Half the people around here (in the country) live right by a lake.
- Work, yes and that's why I'm currently living in a small city
- Gym and pool: You don't need a gym to exercise. I just run and ride my bike and I'd rather do that NOT in the city, especially a big one.
- I don't like bars, restaurants, or shopping and I don't have to waste time to do them.

 

[GenHoth]

Depends on the person, I plan on living in a big city for a while. I DO NOT want to raise a family there.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: ppdes
Cities are awesome if you like to go out. Work, the gym and pool, several parks, a boat launch, tons of bars and restaurants, shopping, etc. are all a short walk from where I live. People in the boonies actually have to waste time driving to those things.

Must not be Chicago that you're talking about.

Most people commute to the city to work.
The gyms and pools are way bigger and way better equpped in the suburbs, unless you're in some exclusive $300 a month club.
Parks? Hah, the town I live in has a zillion. A few towns over has the #1 rated park district in the US.
Boat launches are ungodly expensive in Chicago. Fun, but super pricey.
Bars and restaurants, I'll give you that and this is the real reason that the city is popular. But $200 might not be enough for one night, especially if you plan on eating.
I'd rather drive once every 10 days or so the 3 miles to the grocery super store that has everything and spend $200+ then walk a few blocks to a local store and buy only what I can carry back.

 

[zerocool84]

How about living in Suburbs right outside the city? That's pretty damn good.

 

[destrekor]

The best place to live for young people is going to vary for every city/metropolitan area.

My home town, Toledo, Ohio... isn't really a city you'd want to live downtown (in the "city")... but the city limits include a lot of normal housing. My home is in the city limits, and is a regular middle-class neighborhood. There are quite a few upper-middle-class neighborhoods too, with some bordering on the upper class or in that region, but then it gets moving out of the city limits and are in or near what are considered suburbs. The suburbs around here are pretty close to normal environments too, just lacking the street life.
In Columbus, the downtown district is a nice place, and right on the edge are some upscale apartments, but then drops real quick to places you don't want to be around at night. OSU's campus is right on the edge of the ghetto areas, and then surrounded by all of the student housing. Move out to the sides (not counting the Eastern edge, which is more ghetto areas at first), you start to move toward upper end regions. Columbus is a large city with little suburbs, because the city consumes them and keeps growing while other cities continue to drop in population.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I love living in the city. I can walk to work, hundreds of restaurants, live music, sporting events, club activities, museums, adult education classes, festivals/concerts, etc. and tons of other young people. I used to live in the burbs and remember walking my dogs at night in the center of town and not even walk pass a single person. In the city, I can't remember the last time I walked down a street and walked passed a group of people.

I'm fortunate though and live a block away from the River for running and biking. I also have a yard and live off the street.

Also, lots of job opportunities all within the city.

 

[LS21]

yes

and even IF i had a family, i would not live in the suburbs.

urban > country > suburban

 

[KlokWyze]

lol... cheap rent.

Cool thing about cities is the abundance of diversity. Especially when it comes to music... there just aren't nearly the amount of events to go to throughout the week even in the suburbs. And you will meet a lot people from different countries, etc. Though, there aren't many cities that can match diversity of NYC, which is a crazy fucking place.

Wouldn't want to live there... I can see why a lot of people do though. My sister being one of them.

 

[KlokWyze]

Originally posted by: LS21
yes

and even IF i had a family, i would not live in the suburbs.

urban > country > suburban

I've gotta say I hate the burbs, but I haven't lived in the country or a city so they both could be worse.

 

[ed21x]

I just moved to NYC from the 'burbs and while the novelty of having everything happening around me is great, the life just doesn't seem very sustainable. Very few people actually own a place in NYC, and most people are living paycheck to paycheck despite the pay increase. It's fun for the moment, but you have to be young and have the time to spare in terms of not having to save for the future.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
How about living in Suburbs right outside the city? That's pretty damn good.

:thumbsup:

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: ed21x
I just moved to NYC from the 'burbs and while the novelty of having everything happening around me is great, the life just doesn't seem very sustainable. Very few people actually own a place in NYC, and most people are living paycheck to paycheck despite the pay increase. It's fun for the moment, but you have to be young and have the time to spare in terms of not having to save for the future.

Screw that, save as much as possible when your in your early 20's.

 

[Martin]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: ed21x
I just moved to NYC from the 'burbs and while the novelty of having everything happening around me is great, the life just doesn't seem very sustainable. Very few people actually own a place in NYC, and most people are living paycheck to paycheck despite the pay increase. It's fun for the moment, but you have to be young and have the time to spare in terms of not having to save for the future.

Screw that, save as much as possible when your in your early 20's.

You know that old saying about youth being wasted on the young? Saving as much as possible in your 20s is exactly what they talk about.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Martin
You know that old saying about youth being wasted on the young? Saving as much as possible in your 20s is exactly what they talk about.

Meh, and I also have less financial stress bearing down on me.

 

[dudeman007]

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