If you’re planning to say goodbye to the big city in lieu of small-town life, congratulations. There are plenty of perks to living in an area with less than 50,000 people. Not only are you likely to have a lower cost of living, you might even find that the friends you make are the truest of your life. But how to choose where, exactly, to hang your hat? WRE News offers tips below.
If It’s About Business
If you’re moving to relocate a business, start by researching the competition. You’ll also want to get an idea of the average income, unemployment rate, what types of transportation people in your next hometown can enjoy, and the types of taxes you can expect to pay. It’ll also be beneficial to form an LLC, especially if you’re moving from one state to another. Using online formation service for quick, affordable, and professional business formation (but do research local laws first).
Tips For Job Seekers
It should come as no surprise that there are probably fewer jobs in a small town than there are in a major metropolitan area. That’s okay because you still have options, even if you plan to change careers completely. You may want to try a resume builder to help you present yourself to your new potential employers in your best light. Look for a template that lets you swap everything from your text and photos to images and colors.
What If You Work Remotely?
According to FlexJobs, employers are more likely than ever to offer partial or full remote work. While the pandemic did lots of harm, it did teach the corporate types that they don’t have to micromanage every moment of their workers’ days. With this in mind, if you’re one of the many millions of people currently working remotely, starting a business or finding a job might not matter that much. What will: internet speed. Before you sign a real estate contract, look ahead to make sure that you have the power and speed to stay connected when it matters most.
Small Town, Big Fun
Moving means more than just looking at your professional options. You also have to make sure that your new town has all of the activities and amenities you need to keep you happy. If you like to spend your time on the trails, for example, the Adventure Hacks blog suggests Keene, New York,; Damascus, Virginia; Cumberland, Maryland; and other areas. If you’re looking for nightlife without the nightmare commute the next morning, consider Destin, Florida; Ocean Springs, Mississippi: or Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Check Out The Schools
Small towns typically don’t have the funding of suburban districts. That doesn’t mean that you can’t find a great school district for your youngest family members. Start by making a checklist of what you want. In a small town, you’re likely to know the teachers, and your child won’t be just a number. However, you may have to be willing to offer your child more extracurricular activities on your own if you move to an area where budget concerns restrict what the schools can do.
Ultimately, moving to a small town may be the right move for you, even if you need to start a new business (or register an LLC in a new state), find a new job, or simply have a slower pace of life if you work remotely. But you should take the time to make sure that your future new hometown has everything you need to keep your entire family engaged and entertained.
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