Ask HN: How to find a small town to relocate for remote work?

Post by listenallyall » Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 4:18 AM UTC

pontifier wrote: post #39

My method sure hasn't worked very well... or has it? I was looking for cheap warehouse space to start a business in, and did a nation-wide search for the largest, cheapest building in the entire continental US. I found one that seemed too good to be true. a 220,000 sqft metal warehouse and office complex on 17 acres. I thought the price was a typo at $375k.The agent assured me that the price was correct, and I flew o…

Post by oplav » Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 4:18 AM UTC

dcolkitt wrote: post #57

Generally think college towns around land grant universities are a very underrated option. Outside the immediate area around the campus core they tend to be cheap because of an abundance of land. These towns tend to be very educated and cosmopolitan, with maybe not a ton of cultural options but certainly a few high quality ones.

Post by luckyhn » Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 4:19 AM UTC

throwaway5959 wrote: post #51

pontifier wrote: post #39

My method sure hasn't worked very well... or has it? I was looking for cheap warehouse space to start a business in, and did a nation-wide search for the largest, cheapest building in the entire continental US. I found one that seemed too good to be true. a 220,000 sqft metal warehouse and office complex on 17 acres. I thought the price was a typo at $375k.The agent assured me that the price was correct, and I flew o…

A few months ago my wife and I drove through Arkansas and saw a road side billboard for a white pride website and radio program (“Don’t be ashamed of your race”). Hard pass no matter what the price.

Post by msrenee » Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 4:22 AM UTC

davidw wrote: post #50

spaetzleesser wrote: post #21

New Mexico has a bunch of nice small towns. I live in Albuquerque (not a small town but there are quite a few others) and I have some shops, restaurants and bars all in walking distance.

I would like to visit Silver City some day. Looks like it has the makings of a place that could take off. Abundant sunshine, national forest, small college. I mean look at this gorgeous house for the same price you'd pay for a porta potty in a lot of places: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/515-W-Broa...

Post by kube-system » Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 4:24 AM UTC

ltbarcly3 wrote: post #32

protomyth wrote: post #10

Check a bandwidth map so you are not frustrated. You probably also want to make sure the politicians in the area are of your preferred party since that will tell you if your family will have people with your beliefs in the area. Being the odd person out from the local folks isn't fun.

Who cares about the political party of local politicians? Make sure local government services are delivered on time and on budget (water, power, garbage collection, etc). Make sure the schools are good and aren't run by weirdos. Beyond that, why would you care?