Reviews & Comments
Little Rock, AR
would like relocation information anytown Arkansas -
4/10/2007I am thinking about moving from the Daytona Beach Florida area, as the party lifestyle is just getting to be too much here. It has been increasing and my sleep has been DECREASING.
I am looking for a low crime, QUIET safe friendly place to live that is moderately priced.
I have looked at the crime stats and it says it is HIGH CRIME, but saw a few posts where it said that the population is 2000 and low crime??? what did I miss.
if anyone can help me find more information and tell me why you like Ark. or maybe another town (I am open to suggestions)
Thanks!!
St. Augustine, FL
Possibly moving and need your advice -
4/10/2007I am currently living in the Daytona Beach surrounding area and am thinking about moving to a nicer area. However my husband and I are not in the mid to upper end of the salary chart. So far the comments I have seen have been about the golf courses and living on the beach and living in a nice expensive subdivision.
My real question is for people who have to work to make a living, is this such a place without having to deal with a lot of crime, loud parties constantly, loud booming stereos? Is looking for a 600/month one bedroom apt/flat out of the question in this area?
What are the utilites/food/gas like? Does this town mostly cater to all the tourists? Is this a local resident/family friendly area?
Please let me know. I want a good, clean safe QUIET place to live that is affordable? or am I just asking to much for Florida.
Thanks
St. Augustine, FL
Possibly moving and need your advice -
4/10/2007I am currently living in the Daytona Beach surrounding area and am thinking about moving to a nicer area. However my husband and I are not in the mid to upper end of the salary chart. So far the comments I have seen have been about the golf courses and living on the beach and living in a nice expensive subdivision.
My real question is for people who have to work to make a living, is this such a place without having to deal with a lot of crime, loud parties constantly, loud booming stereos? Is looking for a 600/month one bedroom apt/flat out of the question in this area?
What are the utilites/food/gas like? Does this town mostly cater to all the tourists? Is this a local resident/family friendly area?
Please let me know. I want a good, clean safe QUIET place to live that is affordable? or am I just asking to much for Florida.
Thanks
Jacksonville, FL
NEED YOUR INPUT ON JACKSONVILLE -
4/10/2007I have only driven through this a few times. Please let me know what it is like to live here. I am looking for something where the crime rate is low, the partying factor is low. I like lots of festivals and outdoor activities. What is the realistic cost of living. The stats to tell you a lot, but I like to hear from the locals. Can you get anything decent in a good safe quiet neighborhood for 600/month? What is the pay like? Do you find everyday costs (food/gas) to be expensive?
What is it like living with the military base so close. I lived in Virgina Beach with the military bases close and the whole town pretty much catered to the military (i.e. rent to own furniture stores/cell phone places/etc.).
Please let me know.
Thanks!
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Horrible place to live! -
4/10/2007I have lived here for 6 years now, moving from the midwest and east coast. Things have been on a rapid decline even since I have moved here. This city is so expensive that unless you are from the upper east coast (ny, pa, nj) and just come down as a retiree, there is no good paying jobs. This is also one of the LOWEST paying counties in the state. Most are "snowbirds" who come down for a few months and live in their second homes or RV's. The city makes a good show to them that this town is active with holding art shows, a car show, and various lame fests. (if you have been to one...that is plenty). Then the rest of the year, they do NOTHING for the locals, except overcharge us for everything. Not to mention that the grocery stores, gas prices, etc go up conveniently when the tourist season begins, so the locals have to once again suffer for their greed.
The police and fire department greatly abuse their power. I see the fire trucks using their fire vehicles 3 TIMES A DAY to run errands and get food.
Also, unless you are into partying 24/7 forget about getting any sleep. this town is mostly filled with people who work in the service industry, so most people stay up late and party. When trying to get any help or assistance from the local police department, they just turn their heads and say...."sorry, this isnt a police matter". ?????
The utilities are a sham, they charge you for insane fees that I have NEVER heard of a utility company charging for, and since they are as corrupt as the police and fire department, dont expect to get a break anytime soon.
The beach is all but gone. After the few hurricanes we had a few years back, all the sand washed away, leaving nothing to do on the beach but just sit if you can during the open window between tides. There is no beachside dining worthwhile (Virgina Beach has the best dining/shopping/boardwalk/beach). Not to mention they spent millions of of taxpayers dollars filling the beach back up with sand after the storms....only to have it all washed away.
No, I honestly cannot say one positive thing about New Smyrna Beach.
As soon as I can find a nice town that respects the people who live in it that is not going to put me into poverty level just to rent an apartment.....my family plans on moving.
This town shows exactly what happens when the greedy bureaucracies take over the city.
I cannot stress enough, do not move here.