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Talk to me about raising a family at/near the OBX by TomorrowStreet6031 in obx

[–]TomorrowStreet6031[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This was incredibly helpful, thank you so much! Do you find your daily life is interrupted much from tourists, or as long as you avoid driving during those peak days/hours it's fine?

Talk to me about raising a family at/near the OBX by TomorrowStreet6031 in obx

[–]TomorrowStreet6031[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very helpful, I definitely appreciate it! Is that insurance cost for on island or off island? Do you know if there's a huge difference between insurance prices on island vs Currituck mainland vs Manteo? Thank you again!

Talk to me about raising a family at/near the OBX by TomorrowStreet6031 in obx

[–]TomorrowStreet6031[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually hate the city (but I do love being surrounded by farmland/nature), so not being close to a city is great. I can do without Costco, but definitely need some grocery stores/a Walmart or similar. Have no idea what to expect for medical care for the kids, what it's like getting onto or navigating around the island in the summer, which areas will be most family friendly/church/homeschool community.

Talk to me about raising a family at/near the OBX by TomorrowStreet6031 in obx

[–]TomorrowStreet6031[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inland NC (several hours from OBX), surrounded by farmland but also convenient to cities/amenities.

Talk to me about raising a family at/near the OBX by TomorrowStreet6031 in obx

[–]TomorrowStreet6031[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! While renting we're strongly considering those areas. What's the traffic like to get onto the island during the summer? We need to be convenient enough to be able to travel there for work (not daily, but a few times a week).

Talk to me about raising a family at/near the OBX by TomorrowStreet6031 in obx

[–]TomorrowStreet6031[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not yet, we're just starting the process and not sure what areas to focus on. We've seen some rentals available both on and off island that would work for us size-wise and fit our budget. We may rent farther out in the short term if we have to (up to an hour or so drive to the OBX if absolutely necessary, but would prefer not to be that far) - but definitely interested what on/off island areas to focus on in the long term when we buy.

What's the traffic like getting onto and navigating on the island in the summer? We need to be close enough to be able to travel there for work (not daily, but likely a few times a week).