Well
Growing up i was born in Delaware and lived there till about 2
Then we moved to Texas for about 3 Years
Then South Carolina for 1st and second grade (JFK )
Then Tennessee for 3rd 4th and 5th grade (school integration )
Then NY the final stop for 6th grade
But of course in getting a final home here i went to 4 different schools in two years
I gotta say there was allways a big supply of people who wanted to let you know you were and outsider
As and adult are first home was in Riverhead and the 100 mile round trip drive sucked and there were other issues with the amout of rentals in the condo that made it less than a good place to live
Home #2 was in a brand new develoment and it was great most of us were the same age and income and we did know everbody ,there were allways block partys ,street hockey games ect The school was less then ideal SO
Home #3 It was allways goal because my wife was born in this town and I had moved here at 14 years old so things like are children going to the same schools we went to was nice and there are still a few teachers around we knew
The good things are my MIL,SIL and BIL all live within 1 mile of us and My BILs have been good friends for over 35 years
I know some people well BUT the 3 closest houses have shut in owners and there is a big age gap in the area with most of the owners being much younger or older