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Victoria Foster
moving
Thinking about relocating to Bonham from Atlanta
Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
3 upvotes
14 Replies
Stella D.
not my experience at all
40 upvotes
Santiago Jones
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is excellent in most areas.
38 upvotes
Charlotte Miller
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Charlotte about 11 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Close to major attractions
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are reasonable, gas is solid.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Happy to answer more specific questions..
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Charlotte about 11 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Close to major attractions
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are reasonable, gas is solid.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Happy to answer more specific questions..
32 upvotes
Lawrence N.
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
31 upvotes
Carson B.
Moved here from San Diego about 15 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to food scene but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
31 upvotes
axel_soul
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
28 upvotes
Robert R.
I've been living here for 1 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The public transit is surprisingly good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
25 upvotes
Camila T.
Hot take but the quality of life is solid. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
23 upvotes
Dominic
spot on
22 upvotes
Sofia Ruiz
I'm a nurse and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
19 upvotes
Lisa W.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely excellent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (The Heights) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely excellent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (The Heights) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
14 upvotes
Hannah M.
Came here for cost of living and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The pet-friendliness is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
11 upvotes
Piper Anderson
bump
2 upvotes
Natalie Cook
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much affordable but now it's better than expected.
1 upvotes