Right now, I actually live on the other side of the river. Currently in South Jersey, and I love it for the most part. However, I'm looking to actually move into Pennsylvania. I must admit, SJ has lots of perks. Miles from the skatezone, the stadium, less than an hour from a beach, and less than 2 hours from NY. Feels like I'm in the middle of everything almost. However, I'm looking into PA for a better living experience at a cheaper rate. As well as it would be very beneficial for my mother, who works in PA. I looked into a few apartments so far, one in Coatesville really stood out for me so far. A house is a possibility. But for now, location is key. West Chester is the best location(middle of everything(almost). Why further away from Philly? Well, it's cheaper. I lived in West Chester and Downingtown as a very young child. Thus, I don't know how the environment is today. Towns tends to change over time.
So I come here tonight, asking for a hand. Where to stay away from and where to look into? Whats a good area, and where is the bad? I'm sure it's much safer than Camden in every which directions you look over there, but I would really like to steer away from the drama here. It's no fun hearing police sirens every night and day. I need a peaceful change. Also, if anyone has any living experience in any of the areas around that way. Not to mention, if they have actually lived in any apartments around there as well. I have visited a few(one of them, I used to live in(Fairways in Downingtown). I was a bit disappointed. It was nothing how I remembered it being. Also, any good places to eat in the area? I went to the PJ's in Downingtown. And that was also a major disappointment unfortunately. Workers didn't seem like they cared, took forever to get food. It wasn't even crowded. It was only for my father and myself. The Haddonfield PJ's gets our wings and fries out in a matter of minutes and it's a table of six hungry starving teens.
Any who, sorry for that mini rant. Any advice and knowledge would be GREATLY appreciated. ALSO! Any rinks around? Street hockey? Ice hockey? There's many rinks in South Jersey... I could not find one while driving around(wasn't expecting to though).
You should check out this great town that always seems to have something going on called Chester! You will never be bored, i promise you that. And did i mention how affordable apartments are there? Truly one of the hidden gems of the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Right now, I actually live on the other side of the river. Currently in South Jersey, and I love it for the most part. However, I'm looking to actually move into Pennsylvania. I must admit, SJ has lots of perks. Miles from the skatezone, the stadium, less than an hour from a beach, and less than 2 hours from NY. Feels like I'm in the middle of everything almost. However, I'm looking into PA for a better living experience at a cheaper rate. As well as it would be very beneficial for my mother, who works in PA. I looked into a few apartments so far, one in Coatesville really stood out for me so far. A house is a possibility. But for now, location is key. West Chester is the best location(middle of everything(almost). Why further away from Philly? Well, it's cheaper. I lived in West Chester and Downingtown as a very young child. Thus, I don't know how the environment is today. Towns tends to change over time.
So I come here tonight, asking for a hand. Where to stay away from and where to look into? Whats a good area, and where is the bad? I'm sure it's much safer than Camden in every which directions you look over there, but I would really like to steer away from the drama here. It's no fun hearing police sirens every night and day. I need a peaceful change. Also, if anyone has any living experience in any of the areas around that way. Not to mention, if they have actually lived in any apartments around there as well. I have visited a few(one of them, I used to live in(Fairways in Downingtown). I was a bit disappointed. It was nothing how I remembered it being. Also, any good places to eat in the area? I went to the PJ's in Downingtown. And that was also a major disappointment unfortunately. Workers didn't seem like they cared, took forever to get food. It wasn't even crowded. It was only for my father and myself. The Haddonfield PJ's gets our wings and fries out in a matter of minutes and it's a table of six hungry starving teens.
Any who, sorry for that mini rant. Any advice and knowledge would be GREATLY appreciated. ALSO! Any rinks around? Street hockey? Ice hockey? There's many rinks in South Jersey... I could not find one while driving around(wasn't expecting to though).
I've lived in West Chester/Downingtown since 1993 and I love it. I'm not sure there's another part of SE PA I'd rather live. Not that I could afford, at least. I'm not an expert on local apartments and I don't know how much you're looking to spend but there's definitely some nice stuff around: Exton Crossing, Thomas Meeting. I don't even think I could list all of the stores and restaurants in the area, especially in West Chester. Bell Tavern Park in Downingtown has a street hockey rink but I haven't skated there in a few years. For ice hockey, your best bet would be Ice Line in West Chester.
Let me know if you have any other questions about the area, or any of SE PA really.
I've lived in West Chester/Downingtown since 1993 and I love it. I'm not sure there's another part of SE PA I'd rather live. Not that I could afford, at least. I'm not an expert on local apartments and I don't know how much you're looking to spend but there's definitely some nice stuff around: Exton Crossing, Thomas Meeting. I don't even think I could list all of the stores and restaurants in the area, especially in West Chester. Bell Tavern Park in Downingtown has a street hockey rink but I haven't skated there in a few years. For ice hockey, your best bet would be Ice Line in West Chester.
Let me know if you have any other questions about the area, or any of SE PA really.
Both of those places look extremely nice, but they also look extremely expensive lol.
Both of those places look extremely nice, but they also look extremely expensive lol.
Marchwood, Severgn, and Chaddwell are others in Exton which probably aren't as pricey. Also, Caln East in Downingtown or Hollow Run and Rose Hill in West Chester.
Well I guess I should update my status. A friend showed me an apartment in Pennsauken, NJ today. Fairly cheap, debating to snatch it. Still, would rather move to PA. I think the best I've seen so far, has to be Millview Apartments in Coatesville. For the prices they offer, that is. (around/below 1k$ 2bedroom)
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Marchwood, Severgn, and Chaddwell are others in Exton which probably aren't as pricey. Also, Caln East in Downingtown or Hollow Run and Rose Hill in West Chester.
I went to the website for both of those places. Identical websites, owned by the same guy. And I've read up on'm. Doesn't seem to be a good route.
Rose Hill seems interesting, may check it out. The only apartments I looked at before in West Chester was Goshen. I loved the area, but dislike not having a private entrance. Oh, and I might have to check out Marchwood, it's in the right ballpark for price.
