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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Considering a move to Kansas--could use some input

Posted: 8/20/2020 4:55:39 PM EDT

Looking at Topeka and Manhattan. Are they decent places?

Weather: I can take the cold, but hate heat and humidity. Am I going to hate weather?
Culture and politics: Indiana is pretty laissez-faire as compared to most states, with a sometimes annoying libertarian streak. What's Kansas culture like?
Homeschool: Do you have to jump through government hoops to homeschool?

Anything else worthy of note?

Posted: 8/20/2020 5:53:19 PM EDT

[#1]

If I had a choice between the two; I think I would pick Manhattan over Topeka. Topeka has some nice areas but it has a lot of sketchy areas too.

Kansas has pretty awesome gun laws. I think we are ranked in the top 5 of best gun friendly states. The culture is not much different than most other midwest states.

Posted: 8/21/2020 10:14:13 AM EDT

[#2]

Homeschooling is pretty common and was before the covid era. Never heard any complaints about gov't oversight from families that have done it. It there was I am sure they would have said something about it.

Hard no on Topeka.

Posted: 8/21/2020 10:28:10 AM EDT

[#3]

I would have to agree about Topeka. Don't go there. You would be better off finding a smaller town close to Topeka and commute. The further east you go from Topeka, the more liberals you will find. Lawrence and Johnson County and even around Wichita now, it's starting to go left. Manhattan is a nice town BUT it is a college town and the housing is expensive. Again, you could find a smaller town in close proximity and commute. Heat and humidity is just part of Kansas, sorry.

Posted: 8/21/2020 10:48:24 AM EDT

[#4]

Homeschooling is pretty simple. Our son just started 9th grade and, due to losing my job, my wife decided to homeschool his first high school year as well. I don't know a lot about the laws and regulations, but I can tell you she said KS is pretty awesome as far as records and stuff goes. We have looked at moving to other states, and she's always comparing them to KS; she says KS is really good.

I am from SoCal (the desert parts), but have been in KS for 21 years now. It's not "Florida" or "Texas" humidity, but it is still awful at times. That's the one thing I really hate about it. I would take a 110F day in the desert any day over a humid day here.

That said, I really do like living here (Wichita).

Posted: 8/23/2020 11:52:42 PM EDT

[#5]

Conservative Midwestern state, not unlike Indiana.

Posted: 8/25/2020 10:29:02 PM EDT

[#6]

What neighborhoods in wichita would you look at for buying a house? Or areas outside the city? Been looking at Utah or Idaho to move to but now got Kansas in my sights?

Posted: 8/26/2020 10:41:12 AM EDT

[#7]

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I would look in the suburbs/communities on the outskirts. Goddard, Maize, Bel Aire, Andover, Derby. There are some nice neighborhoods in the central areas of the city, but...they're closer to the central areas of the city. We're up in Bel Aire and love it up here (expensive water though). Great neighborhoods!

Posted: 8/26/2020 11:47:12 AM EDT

[#8]

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What neighborhoods in wichita would you look at for buying a house? Or areas outside the city? Been looking at Utah or Idaho to move to but now got Kansas in my sights?

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As KingAirDriver mentioned, look on the outer edges of Wichita or neighboring towns. I'm way out west, basically Goddard, and amenities are close enough if you need them, but you don't feel as much like you're in the big city.

Posted: 8/26/2020 4:58:17 PM EDT

[#9]

Thanks!

Posted: 8/27/2020 10:01:37 PM EDT

[#10]

@beenthere Derby is nice, Rose Hill, Goddard, Andover, are all decent.

Mulvane and Haysville are ok but kinda...meh.

Posted: 8/28/2020 5:04:48 PM EDT

[#11]

Thanks

Posted: 11/8/2020 7:28:56 AM EDT

[#12]

I lived in Topeka for 3 years. If you must live in the city, pick an upscale community. Otherwise, move out as far as your $$$ and commute will let you. If possible, live closer towards KC as there is pretty much nothing to do in Topeka. That would cut down on your entertainment commute. On the bright side, the lakes have some really good bass fishing and the hunting is A+. Drop me an IM or email if you need more info.

Posted: 11/9/2020 7:04:58 PM EDT

[#13]

I live in Marion, about an hour north of Wichita. It's kind of in the middle of a lot of bigger towns. Marion's population is about 2000.

We have McPherson 37 miles away, Newton 32 miles, Wichita 60 miles, El Dorado 45 miles, Emporia 50 miles, Junction City and Manhattan 45 and 60 miles, Abilene 45 miles, Salina 70 miles.

Small town living but within an hour of any large city. AND we have 2 nice lakes within 5 miles (when they don't have that pesky algae problem!)

Most of Kansas is like that though, big-ish city with a lot of small towns around it.

Posted: 11/14/2020 2:56:52 AM EDT

[#14]

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Looking at Topeka and Manhattan. Are they decent places?

Weather: I can take the cold, but hate heat and humidity. Am I going to hate weather?
Culture and politics: Indiana is pretty laissez-faire as compared to most states, with a sometimes annoying libertarian streak. What's Kansas culture like?
Homeschool: Do you have to jump through government hoops to homeschool?

Anything else worthy of note?

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Avoid Topeka. Manhattan is a great town!

Posted: 11/17/2020 3:23:09 PM EDT

[#15]

Might maybe take a lookit Salina.

Posted: 12/2/2020 5:01:41 PM EDT

[#16]

I live in Marion. Property is very affordable in small towns and the trappings of the bigger cities are not far away. I got 80 acres, built a new house and 24x30 ft shed for under $200k in 97. A very gun friendly with great hunting and fishing area. Friendly neighbors allow us to horseback ride in a 3 square mile hilly terrain. I grew up in a city and hope never to return.

Posted: 12/2/2020 5:37:26 PM EDT

[#17]

I appreciate the input, fellas.

Posted: 12/3/2020 7:38:31 PM EDT

[#18]

Agreed with Manhattan over Topeka, more down to Earth and laid back. I'm from Hutchinson right here in the middle of the state, about 40,000 people. All of Kansas for the most part is pretty conservative with good values.

Posted: 2/1/2021 10:19:58 PM EDT

[#19]

I’m SW of Wichita about 10
miles but may be moving to the northeast side of town in a few years depending on schools and such.

I have been here two years and no major complaints. Once i figured out which station Limbaugh was on it felt like home anyways lol.

I have yet to explore much of the state, but I am hoping that an increase of arfcom HTF get togethers will remedy that.

I grew up in Nebraska and spent a lot of time in Iowa so I will say that a if there is a “Scandinavian libtard” spectrum, Iowa is halfway their, Nebraska is 1/4 of the way there depending on how far east you go, and it seems like Kansas is giving me a more central Nebraska vibe.

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