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Posted: 9/3/2021 9:14:14 PM EDT

So my father calls me today and kinda let's it slip that later this month my parents are closing on a house possibly

The home is in Youngstown, OH and this will be my parent's retirement home

My father said he did alot of research before pulling the trigger but it kinda shocked me that there moving out of state

My parents like most there age dont have alot of money for retirement so there plan is my mother to keep working until 67. While my father (and myself) work on the house until then

Does anyone have ANY info/tips I can pass along to my parents. Remember this is there retirement home so employment isn't an issue

Thanks guys

Posted: 9/4/2021 12:06:42 AM EDT

[#1]

Topic says "Patents". Maybe change to "Parents".

Posted: 9/4/2021 3:22:19 AM EDT

[#2]

Are you still living with them? Is this there way of telling you that you’re moving out?

I kid, I kid.

No real advice to add except Ohio is still part of the USA, we don’t bite, and I’m sure they will fit in just fine.

My question for your parents is, why Youngstown? Was your dad in the mob?

Posted: 9/4/2021 5:37:32 AM EDT

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Are you still living with them? Is this there way of telling you that you're moving out?

I kid, I kid.

No real advice to add except Ohio is still part of the USA, we don't bite, and I'm sure they will fit in just fine.

My question for your parents is, why Youngstown? Was your dad in the mob?

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No I been on my own for the last two years

I think the main reason is because there are "good" homes that are cheap. I believe money is the driving factor

As for Youngstown I have no idea TBH

Posted: 9/4/2021 8:59:07 AM EDT

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Y-town crime rate is icky, but outside towns can be much better.
Depends on where you are moving from and what you are accustomed to...

Posted: 9/4/2021 9:48:33 AM EDT

[#5]

Actual Youngstown? Or the surrounding area? Parts of the surrounding Mahoning, Trumbull, and Ashtabula counties are nice. Where in PA are they moving from? I was born and raised in PA but moved to Ohio about a decade ago. It has grown on me and honestly, besides the “mountains” of PA, I prefer just about everything else Ohio over what PA has to offer these days.

Posted: 9/4/2021 9:27:45 PM EDT

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Y-town crime rate is icky, but outside towns can be much better.
Depends on where you are moving from and what you are accustomed to...

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Well they might be going to the eastern side of Youngstown.
Dad grew up outside Lancaster PA (city)
Mom grew up Outside Williamsport PA (city) so there both used to city but have been living in the county for the last 25 ish years

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Actual Youngstown? Or the surrounding area? Parts of the surrounding Mahoning, Trumbull, and Ashtabula counties are nice. Where in PA are they moving from? I was born and raised in PA but moved to Ohio about a decade ago. It has grown on me and honestly, besides the "mountains" of PA, I prefer just about everything else Ohio over what PA has to offer these days.

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It's in Mahoning County

Both lived in North Central PA for most of there lives. They did live in Virginia Beach for a couple of years after they were married but came back. See above post for info

So in Mahoning County there's nothing to worry about?/anything they should know?

Posted: 9/4/2021 10:22:38 PM EDT

[#7]

I lived in Mahoning County from 1980-2004. Best thing ever was moving out and getting all my family members out of there by 2012.

Posted: 9/5/2021 7:33:42 AM EDT

[#8]

Dad did ‘research’ and picked Youngstown? Is this for real??

Posted: 9/5/2021 10:44:17 AM EDT

[#9]

The surrounding areas can be very nice. Youngstown is just like every other city. Good areas, bad areas, busy and calm. Its just all crammed in a tight space. One or two streets one way or the other makes a BIG difference. Burned out abandoned crack houses and million dollar homes aren't far apart. The area around the Covelli center is nice. Some of the area around the college is really nice too. Many of the surrounding areas a unbelievably nice. Boardman, Poland, Canfield, Austintown, all have some very nice areas. Mill Creek park is truly a gem.

For flights, you can really shop around, as Cleveland, Akron and Pittsburgh are very similar drives.

Sharon and Hermitage, Grove City even norther Pittsburgh shopping centers are quick drives.

Posted: 9/5/2021 12:24:17 PM EDT

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I lived in Mahoning County from 1980-2004. Best thing ever was moving out and getting all my family members out of there by 2012.

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Mind sharing the reason you moved out

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Dad did 'research' and picked Youngstown? Is this for real??

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Yes I'm not BS'ing you

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The surrounding areas can be very nice. Youngstown is just like every other city. Good areas, bad areas, busy and calm. Its just all crammed in a tight space. One or two streets one way or the other makes a BIG difference. Burned out abandoned crack houses and million dollar homes aren't far apart. The area around the Covelli center is nice. Some of the area around the college is really nice too. Many of the surrounding areas a unbelievably nice. Boardman, Poland, Canfield, Austintown, all have some very nice areas. Mill Creek park is truly a gem.

For flights, you can really shop around, as Cleveland, Akron and Pittsburgh are very similar drives.

Sharon and Hermitage, Grove City even norther Pittsburgh shopping centers are quick drives.

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He told me the address and I went on google maps and the neighborhood doesnt look to bad so IDK

I love my parents but I swear they do some stupid shit sometimes

Posted: 9/5/2021 1:00:17 PM EDT

[#11]

If they get homesick PA is just a few minutes away. If they are into shooting the youngstown rifle and pistol club is close. i used to belong and it isn't bad.

Posted: 9/5/2021 1:22:32 PM EDT

[#12]

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Mind sharing the reason you moved out
Yes I'm not BS'ing you

He told me the address and I went on google maps and the neighborhood doesnt look to bad so IDK

I love my parents but I swear they do some stupid shit sometimes

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If I were you I'd make the road trip to come check out the neighborhood. Dayton has some incredible homes that are also priced quite right. There's a reason for that.

I for one love Ohio, but it's two separate states in one. Youngstown isn't what I'd consider to be in the good segment.

Posted: 9/5/2021 2:24:05 PM EDT

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If I were you I'd make the road trip to come check out the neighborhood. Dayton has some incredible homes that are also priced quite right. There's a reason for that.

I for one love Ohio, but it's two separate states in one. Youngstown isn't what I'd consider to be in the good segment.

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Is Mahoning County ok?

Posted: 9/5/2021 2:30:04 PM EDT

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I love my parents but I swear they do some stupid shit sometimes

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Why is this bothering you so much?

They are adults, they are free to make their own decisions about where they want to live in retirement.

Posted: 9/5/2021 4:42:44 PM EDT

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Why is this bothering you so much?

They are adults, they are free to make their own decisions about where they want to live in retirement.

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My family has always been close. I understand they are there own people and I guess I just need to get over it

I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything horrible in that AO that only the locals know about

Thanks for the replies guys. If you have anything to add let me know

Posted: 9/5/2021 6:44:34 PM EDT

[#16]

The Youngstown area is great and a hell hole. At the time I left it was a political cesspool of corruption everywhere. Great pizza and food in pockets, but a lot of don't go there after dark areas. It's definitely not the best choice of places to live in Ohio. Not the worst but for me, I'm glad I left. YMMV

Posted: 9/5/2021 11:17:40 PM EDT

[#17]

I understand if you don't want to post the street or the address but a zip code would be nice. The eastern side of Y-town isn't a good sign.

Posted: 9/6/2021 9:24:36 AM EDT

[#18]

People don't retire to Youngstown

But good luck to your parents

Posted: 9/6/2021 9:27:48 AM EDT

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I understand if you don't want to post the street or the address but a zip code would be nice. The eastern side of Y-town isn't a good sign.

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44509

Posted: 9/6/2021 9:32:07 AM EDT

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That is pretty much the West side. There are still some good areas there and nice neighborhoods.

ETA: I hope they are south of Mahoning ave.

Posted: 9/6/2021 11:40:19 AM EDT

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That is pretty much the West side. There are still some good areas there and nice neighborhoods.

ETA: I hope they are south of Mahoning ave.

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Yes there south of Mahoning Ave.

Sorry about saying there East, was going off the little conversation I had

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