I am thinking of moving some where soon. Where do you live and what does it have to offer. I would like to know the unemployment rate if you know it? I am a Army veteren and a Mechanic by trade. I have worked over sea's for the last 2 year's and now it's time to live in the Good Ole USA.

 

I live in Northwestern Lower Michigan. If you look at the back of your left hand, (as the lower penninsula of MI) I live at the outside of the small finger about half-way up the fingernail. Leelanau County, about 25 miles northwest of Traverse City overlooking Lake Michigan. This area is a four season outdoor sports and recreation area. Main industry is tourism and agriculture. This is probably the most beautiful part of Michigan. Lots of lakes for the summer, the best snow skiing in the midwest within an hour of Traverse City. Very low crime area, especially in Leelanau County. Very pleasant place to live. Real estate prices are a bit higher here than the state average because of the quality of life and the environment. Our unemployment rate is usually comparable to the rest of the state, and I'm not sure what that is right now.

We have a higher than average population of retirees, and they all need to have their cars fixed. We have a great hospital and healthcare system here. You can get our local daily newspaper on line: Traverse City Record Eagle at recordeagle.com

That should help you get a feel for the area, and local employment opportunities. Good luck in your search!

DeWain

 

I live in Greenville SC. It get's a little hot in the summer but is nice in the winter and we seem to have a good bit of work. BMW has a plant here and they are fixing to expand. Not sure of the UE rate but you can do some researching. Welcome back. and good luck. Im a nc native and I like it here.

 

I live in Twin Cities Minnesota. You get all four seasons with a heathly economy with only 4% unemployment. The fastest growing area in the midwest and you can still buy land. 5 million people in the state with half in the twin cities.<br><br>15k lakes, 400k hunters, 2 million fishermen, down hill, cross country skying, snowmobiling and Oh yeh! ICEFISHING...<br>Good luck on your move. 8)

 

If I was lookin then I would search for a state with low taxes and a city with high Quailty of living...I perfer the warmer climates...every state has their plus and minus of living there...and cost of living plays a big factor

 

I agree with Srigs- only I live a couple of hours north of him. There are ALL KINDS of activities around here and where I live I have 10 acres of land and am one of the few around the area that are even hooked up to a sewer line so no mound system. There is even a new big truck repair facility right down the road!!<br>Tom

 

Do ya like to fish Mr.45?

 

Love to fish, Just havent done it in a long time is all. Was in the Army in Germany for 3 year's and then 2 Year's in Kuwait killed it for that time. I want to go some where near a Army base and in the south. I like Georgia near Savannah, &quot;Rock of the Marne&quot;

 

As a place to vacation, we love Savannah. Don't know what it's like to live there, though. pappyman is from there, I'm sure he could fill you in.

 

i live(work) in shreveport Louisiana and we have barksdale afb a few minutes away and the local G.M. plane which just dod a 700million$ expansion and all of it's suppliers are locating here as well we also have several riverboat casinos which employ lota of people and numerous plants offices and factoriel www.ci.shreveport.la.us

 

Yes I live in Savannah....I didnt want to push Savannah on you But Its A Good area to live in...there are alot of retired army livin in the area too...the weather is mild in the winter and Hot Hot Hot in the summer (thank god for A/C) I work outside so once you get use to the heat its not that bad...once you get away from the tourist area (River Street) its like any usa town and yankees are treated better in Savannah then other deep southern towns...and deep sea fishing is common along with fresh water fishing....heres a link to the local web site<br><br>http://savannahnow.com/

 

I'm here in central Arkansas about 20 miles west of Little Rock. The cost of living isn't bad, the pace is a slower, and opening day of deer season is considered a state holiday. Lots of retired military here due to income tax bennies. I've been all over the world and I still end up back here.<br>I work at Camp Robinson (National Guard training site) as a missile maintenance tech. Pay is not bad. Good mechanics are always in demand.<br>If you like to hunt and fish, we have lots of both. The only problem I have is I don't have enough time to do as much as I would like.<br>Land prices aren't bad. Depending on where you're at, land goes for $500 - $5000 per acre. I bought 45 acres for $1250/acre.<br><br>shortround out

 

I live in East Montpelier, Vermont.<br><br>This may help in your decision.<br><br>http://www.monstermoving.com/Find_A_...Calc/index.asp<br><br>Montser.com has a lot about moving to different locations.