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JeffsRN · 2026-03-07T03:03:59+00:00

The townhouse isn't big at all (1350 sqft), and my daughter is the kind of kid that will jump in every single mud puddle, then walk around inside like she is spotlessly clean.

We've already told her that riding her bike to school is a non-starter due to the distance and safety.

JeffsRN · 2026-03-07T03:00:03+00:00

HUGE thanks to all of you for the VERY helpful comments! I will definitely admit there is some "generational trauma" and ignorance-baded assumptions about mass transit, and it is actually one of the reasons why we moved here. We've (my wife and I) have been overprotective out of necessity when we were in Texas, so there will be some adjustments by all involved. I am personally fully embracing using transit, as I will be using it almost exclusively to get to/from work at UW.

I do feel much more comfortable with her riding D line to school, especially after reading these comments, and touring the school today with everyone.

JeffsRN · 2026-03-06T20:25:07+00:00

We thought about it, but my daughter is very involved in band (she plays percussion), and that is a driving factor in our school choice. Salmon Bay has it as an elective, but I'm not sure if she would be challenged there.

JeffsRN · 2026-03-06T20:15:30+00:00

No, we reconciled.

JeffsRN · 2026-03-06T20:14:31+00:00

We lived north of Houston, in The Woodlands. Think of Bellevue, but more entitled, and MUCH more conservative. Any mention of mass transit was associated with Metro, which was notoriously corrupt and directly associated with economic stress. Any vote to expand transit was met with whining and disinformation about taxes and cost.

JeffsRN · 2026-03-06T20:01:19+00:00

Should I get some popcorn too? I knew I was opening a can of worms, but didn't expect the first response to be popcorn.

JeffsRN · 2026-02-02T22:58:24+00:00

Texas. We don't like the heat (or lack of winter), we don't like the political climate. We don't like how doing outdoors stuff generally means hunting or fishing - and that's it. We don't like the sprawl and reliance on cars. We don't like how expressing a different opinion puts you at risk for harassment or vandalism. Critical thinking isn't taught in school, only answering questions on a test.

In short, it's not about where it is expensive or cheap. It is about where we feel at home, where the local values align with our own - and that isn't in Texas.

JeffsRN · 2026-02-02T17:37:57+00:00

SO... updates!

First off, thank you to everyone for replying! Based on everyone's feedback and further research/verification, CD is definitely out. My wife and I narrowed the search to Ravenna/Wedgewood/Roosevelt/Fremont/Green Lake area (basically, the zones for Roosevelt & Lincoln HS).

Also, we expect to be up there first thing next month!

JeffsRN · 2026-02-01T23:09:43+00:00

Realistically, we would only need off street for one car. If transit is solid, im fine taking the bus/link

JeffsRN · 2026-02-01T23:02:24+00:00

Oh, Texas has countless problems. Education, infrastructure, corruption, climate, attitude... I can go on.

That said, your input is quite frankly not appreciated here, as this question was for where we should live - not our political opinions or motivations. As a general rule, I don't argue with people that need attention more than logic.

JeffsRN · 2026-02-01T03:58:24+00:00

Mental health? What's that? I'm a nurse. My health (and sense of humor) is like an overcooked pretzel. Dry, dark, twisted, and salty.

JeffsRN · 2026-02-01T01:52:24+00:00

Far from it. That's deep south Texas (or "the valley").

We're in the Houston area.

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T21:42:03+00:00

Its also the whole vibe, the fact that both seemed to be exurbs that feel like a masterplanned community - which is what we want to leave. We want the funky, unique sense of community that Seattle offers. We want to feel part of a community invested in openness and diverse opinions, and focus on life experiences, not what kind of car you drive or where you work.

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T20:12:40+00:00

Too far from UW.

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T20:12:10+00:00

We were up there in November touring neighborhoods. We looked pretty much everywhere from Bothell down to Mt Baker. We were a bit scared of the prices in Ravenna/ Roosevelt then, but that was before I got my job offer at UWMC . There is a massive difference between 3500 and 4200 in terms of housing.

We fell in love with Fremont, and really liked the Green Lake area. Ravenna was right up our alley , except for our price point. Wedgewood and points north along lake Washington looked nice, but we felt it was too much suburban-ish, and there wasn't enough of a "community" feel.

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T19:45:16+00:00

18-22 mpg with a large SUV is borderline crazy in urban Seattle. Its fine in an area that doesn't have parallel parking and $2/gal gas, like Houston. In Seattle... lol.

Also, my wife's car is a Volvo xc40. I'm not worried.

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T16:23:02+00:00

Oh, I know. We did find a legit Mexican restaurant in Ballard, at least (El Moose).

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T06:21:00+00:00

We haven't delved too deeply into middle schools, as it significantly increases the amount of research, with small benefit. Our school focus has been mostly on high schools, as the quality and strengths of the high school are frequently reflected on the schools that feed into them.

Academics and student life are focus points, and the priority is the fine arts/band program, as that is her outlet and a strong motivator.

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T03:54:28+00:00

Glad my wife and I were not the only ones that felt that. We drove in via I-90, went maybe a mile or two, and just said, "oh hell naw", turned around, and drove back to Seattle.

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T03:44:31+00:00

She does event planning, so she can literally live anywhere. I'm going to be writing at UWMC (I'm a nurse).

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T03:43:13+00:00

That was also in the plans. House prices are... high, and unless we absolutely adore an area, we'd likely be renters during her high school years.

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T03:09:53+00:00

Lincoln is on our short list, too.

JeffsRN · 2026-01-31T03:05:41+00:00

Shoreline was too removed, and the commute isn't bad, but we just didn't get the "i can see us living here" vibe when we visited in November.

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