It’s hot, humid, like laying on sandpaper, the saltwater and sun are aging my skin. OMG Most developments have people coming & going on a weekly basis, so you don’t have long term neighbors. While Florida purports to have a great job market, most of these jobs are at minimum wage or slightly above. The I-4 project is a nightmare. Davenport was quiet, not an immense amount of traffic, lots of groves. Sue, Thank you for your post. Just like the previous comments, I haven’t found a house in my budget that doesn’t need a lot of work. Thank you for the comment and have a nice day Sam. _____ I like living in Davenport, especially since it is so close to Disney and a major highway. Property taxes are similar, though. I keep seeing that prices are high but to me they are very low comparing to NY. When I move out of Florida I’m never going on vacation there again. Got here and in 2 days was able to see a top doc in Boston, after years of Central Florida docs telling me was only a pulled muscle – which it wasn’t. There is HIGH CRIME EVERYWHERE and the police and/or sheriffs dept. Pros and cons of living in Florida Florida is currently one of the most important States in the US and the most traveled to vacation destination on Earth. Plus, apartment living? couldn’t care less, until there’s a murder. The pricing in this area is a very at average pricing, very affordable. Took a trip north a couple of months ago – took 90 minutes from CT/RI border to Boston; here (central Florida) it takes 90 minutes for 20 miles. Homes are dated here and way over priced. And yup, my auto insurance is going up which I wasn’t prepared for. And that’s exactly where Florida’s annual 110,000,000+ (and growing) tourist flock to. is 3.7%). More Economy. Prices are expected to rise given the shortage, so even if you don’t like the weather after a while, you should be able to sell at a nice price.”. Will people start moving form Florida? Needed to sell our first house above Orlando, FL. Hello Anthony, Ron Stack “That Best Places Guy”. Davenport is growing in every aspect. Various people moving here are bringing their political ideas which didn’t work in their states with them to Florida and trying to change the infrastructure for Florida. His son and daughter-in-law and 2 grandkids (previous marriage) moved there 10 or so years ago and that is really what’s driving this for him. - Moving to Florida Pros and Cons. i enjoy staying in my backyard even more. There’s even a term for them, we call them “half backs” because they move half way back to where they originally moved from. I have been looking at Tampa, Sarasota, Jacksonville/ St Aug and looking for best areas for school, safety, quality of life. My husband has worked for the same company and we can’t move until retirement. The only con is the traffic is getting bad in this Four Corners area. There’s a reason that population researchers at a Florida university documented over 10,000,000 people who moved out of Florida. Do not move here if you have children and no money. Thanks for commenting and have a great day. Lots of scams and crime and Florida is NOT RATED AS ONE OF the better places to live. Moving TO Florida is what I have to do. If you want to stay in Florida, consider the places on our best places lists and crime will be likely be among the least of your concerns. You can wear shorts and flip flops anywhere in Florida all year long and fit right in. You are correct in saying that it is not for everyone – crowds, overwhelming number of bad drivers, excessively high auto insurance, absolutely no empathy for others (too many live in their stepford like communities or behind closed doors) and cultures that want you to change to their way of thinking, etc. Thank you and have a blessed day, Hello Sam, States are beginning to pursue those who try to escape taxes. With over 20 million residents and 100+ million tourist a year, driving and parking just about anywhere in Florida can be maddening. Otherwise you are relegated to a cookie cutter community where all the houses look the same with no personality,and your stuck playing golf at 7:00am everyday because its too hot! More Cost of Living or Compare Davenport's Cost of Living. All the good time slots are booked! Life isn't quieter at all. Gorgeous area! The only place they build homes are along the coast and around Orlando. Supply vs demand = lower rent prices. I also think that there is a different sense of community here which may bring a negative to those considering a move here, socialization is different because of people coming in and out of the state and much older population. It’s warm and sunny all the time, after all they call it the sunshine state. Very similar situation. The traffic is horrible because its on interstate.The jobs are certainly here and it is very family friendly. I really appreciated your comments. Here’s one of the headlines in the Orlando newspaper on 10/25/20, the same day you wrote your comment, Florida is on the verge of a resurgence. Try North Carolina as an alternative to Florida. When I walk around, I conceal/carry a 9mm. Then the buyers – whining and complaining – that the seller won’t help them out – I’m not talking about a little bit – they want the whole enchilada – AND – my realtor wasn’t supposed to be showing house to someone who was not “lender pre approved” – seems realtors cannot comprehend the meaning of “lender pre approved”. I was in Charlotte NC for business once, HOLLY HOT! Hopefully, will be returning soon. A lot of the groves have sold off for apartments, condominiums, town houses, strip malls. I am very happy because I have bought my new Townhome there. Just fed up having lost 10’s of thousands because of 1 realtor. Roads overcrowded. Where am I gonna put my kayaks? Discover what it's like living in Davenport, FL with the AreaVibes Livability Score. I’m so sick of eating the oranges in my yard.The ones that fall on the ground attract lots of bees and other insects. Medical is not highly rated either – can take days to even to talk to someone on phone to make appt – offices DO NOT ANSWER and if you leave a message it can take days for them to return calls. Also, today, 10/26/20, just one day after your comment, the same Orlando newspaper says this about yet another hurricane (that could totally destroy 1000’s of homes) threatens Florida. Lost lots of money with the 1st realtor. It is so safe here, the area is super quiet and relaxed. It's quiet and beautiful; it's very exciting to see it develop. I’m not originally from Ohio, I’m from DaBronx, NYC, but knowing the high cost of living is out of reach and my arthritic body is no longer tolerant of the cold weather, moving back to NYC was out of the question. I got stung trying to clean them up. Chances are much higher than you think, that this will happen to you also. – can take 2 hours (sometimes to drive 10 miles); everything is expensive – so nothing to do – every place charges a hefty admission + parking + expensive food unlike the northeast and elsewhere in the U.S. Schools are not the best and certainly not the safest by any means. Safety is great. Nation 1 BR / $951 2 BR / $1,180 In any populated area in Florida traffic is a nightmare and congested beyond belief. And if by chance you have to cancel a surgery you generally have to do that at least 5 days before otherwise you will be charged $200+. Looking for a job – Good Luck – employers ARE NOT employee friendly and the wages are some of the worst in the country. You can buy a home on a waterway where you can keep your massive boat right in your backyard and leave right from there and motor to the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic Ocean. Recent job growth is Positive. Home is reasonably priced. You don’t have to worry about having your car inspected for every year and Florida did away with emissions inspections and testing years ago. These are facts! On 10/25/20 you wrote “I think many more people will be making the decision to move there as the pandemic eases (and many are because of the pandemic too). If anything, it’s more expensive to live in Florida than NJ and the Tri-state area as well as New England. Drivers can buy beer at almost every gas station, convenience, grocery an corner store in the state, and many do. Florida has one of the highest overall crime rates in the US. And NO PERPETUALLY UGLY HALF DEAD LOOKING PALM TREES, And yes, the change of seasons……. You can go to the beach for a day from just about anywhere you live in Florida. You can grow oranges and grapefruits in your yard. Know how to snorkel. I just don’t see the attraction of living in Florida unless you live on the water. Home owners insurance is double what i paid in Jersey, as is auto. HOA’s generally have considerable restrictions (height of grass, color of house, brown spots in lawn, cracks in driveway) and if it’s a gated community the county generally will not pick up debris left from a hurricane. Florida residents are often offered “Florida resident only” special discounts on theme park admission. First off the humidity is crazy,Lizards,Geicos, Roaches,ants, and the constant rain is like living in jurassic park. The Florida Move Guide says that when the Florida “honeymoon” ends, of those that can afford to move again, out of Florida, many actually move to North Carolina. Ron Stack “That Best Places Guy”. Naples is no different than any other place in Florida as to “when” is the best time. He has swallowed that entire myth, hook, line and sinker. Blank. There is a lot of diversity which is good to get involved with other cultures. Many folks are moving out of Florida due to many factors.

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