Best quaint little town, and or suburb to live in
 

I am a divorced 40ish female, I guess I'm going through my midlife crisis because I just want to sell everything and hit the road and move to a new town. I am from and lived most of my life in Texas, I have also lived in Miami( hated it) and Las Vegas, ( not crazy about that either) I have always wanted to live some place where you can see all the seasons change, I want a slightly laid back atmosphere, but don't want to be bored either, would have to have job opportunities, be friendly, and I do have asthma so it would have to be a not too polluted environment, and someplace thats nice to us older single females lol

Maine? The Cape? Anyplace in the Northeast? What kind of job?

I was once in a similar situation. I decided to move into a cohousing community (google and you will find them in a variety of locations). I choose one in Tucson, AZ - you won't get much change of season there - but IMO Tucson is a good place for single people.

Look into cohousing - supportive communities and a great way to transition to a new environment.

As far as jobs -- it is tough most places these days.

At age 51 I sold my house, quit my career and moved across the country. It was the best thing I ever did. Sometimes you just need to launch yourself in a new direction. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Bronxville NY

upscale community with great shops, restaurants and movie house and a commuter rail to manhattan.

What kind of weather? To me that is more important as I get older.

Well as a single female my choice sure wouldn't be to move to a "quaint town", it's too isolated (been there done that).

I loved living in Vermont, and that sure the heck has all four seasons, but it's hard to find work, and not easy to be single in a small town.

Personally I'm thrilled with my life in Seattle.

There are jobs in Federal gov't. How about Takoma Park Maryland? A bit of seasons. Access to lots of culture. A small neighborhood near a commuter train or metro line so you can get into town for big culture and then leave for the mellow life might be a good fit for you. Look for interesting cities with good public transit (not LA!)

Franklin, Tenn?

Asheville, NC!

Asheville was the first thing that came to my mind as well.

ditto on Franklin, TN

Asheville - small city or big town, but you get seasons, scenery, community, etc.

Carlisle, PA. Small college town. And every year, there's a new crop of families arriving when the LtCol and Col Army members arrive to attend the Army War College.

Housing's affordable, as well.

our town is filled with dreamers.
http://www.ashlandchamber.com/

I don't recommend New England for anybody who wants all 4 seasons. Most years, we skip Spring. This year, we're apparently having 6 months of Spring and skipping Summer. You guessed it: 65 and raining AGAIN. Seriously, for anybody who has lived in TX, GL and NV, anything north of MD is going to be a shock.

I also recommend Carlisle, PA. I grew up there but have since moved to the big city-Baltimore. Carlisle is near Harrisburg - state capital - so there are job opportunities near by.

Franklin (TN) is great, but I find it geared very much toward families. Nashville proper might be a good fit, though it's not "quaint." We get more seasons than Texas, but if you're looking for snowy winters, you won't find them here.

Bronxville, NY

You better bring a REALLY big bank account to live there!

I moved from suburban NYC to Albuquerque in 2001. It was a wonderful move, maybe not different enough for you.

Colorado is pretty nice, Denver has lots to do, but can be expensive.

How much can you spend on housing? Jobs - tough times, what line of work?

If I were to move anywhere, it would be San Francisco, but with real estate [condo's] going for $1000 a sq ft, that won't be happening in this lifetime.

Deb

Keep in mind that all of those little 'quaint' towns have been discovered and over run and the prices are usually out of reach of most of us.

Anywhere?

Portland Oregon

check it out