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Posted on 4/11/14 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 4/11/14 at 12:49 pm
Interviewing for a job in the area soon, but starting to do research on the area.
Job is in Olathe, KS.
Lots of questions
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Good areas to live (MO or KS side) that isn't too horribly expensive? How's KC area traffic, generally, if you have to commute far? Any other thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.
Job is in Olathe, KS.
Lots of questions
: Good areas to live (MO or KS side) that isn't too horribly expensive? How's KC area traffic, generally, if you have to commute far? Any other thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.
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Posted on 4/11/14 at 1:02 pm to SpartyGator
Close to Olathe on the KS side you have Olathe of course. South Overland Park is ok. Lenexa is nice.
On the MO side Lee's Summit is not too far. Raymore/Belton is an area really growing also.
If you choose to live in the northland (you will hear that phrase when you move here)Parkville is nice. The commute will have some traffic getting into downtown KC but once you clear that smooth sailing to Olathe since you will be going the opposite way of the morning commuters. Parkville has a good school district if that matters(Parkhill is the name).Liberty is nice also but that commute will be a little longer than from parkville but same deal once you get downtown KC.
hope that helps and best of luck
On the MO side Lee's Summit is not too far. Raymore/Belton is an area really growing also.
If you choose to live in the northland (you will hear that phrase when you move here)Parkville is nice. The commute will have some traffic getting into downtown KC but once you clear that smooth sailing to Olathe since you will be going the opposite way of the morning commuters. Parkville has a good school district if that matters(Parkhill is the name).Liberty is nice also but that commute will be a little longer than from parkville but same deal once you get downtown KC.
hope that helps and best of luck
Posted on 4/11/14 at 1:04 pm to SpartyGator
I'd be careful moving to the KS side. At some point, we're going to have to burn it again. We don't want SEc brethren to be collateral damage.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 5:39 pm to SpartyGator
If you look on the Missouri side, Lees Summit should be your destination. Very low crime rate, clean, and on the south side of town like Olathe. Just a shot across 150 hwy to 135th street will get you to Olathe.
Lees Summit is where I live and can't say enough about how much I like it. It resembles the nice south side on the Kansas side.
Lees Summit is where I live and can't say enough about how much I like it. It resembles the nice south side on the Kansas side.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:47 pm to SpartyGator
Just live in olathe. Much more affordable housing and the schools are better than anything else on the KS side. Plenty of housing to choose from including nice, 30 year old homes to million dollar homes abound everywhere.
Posted on 4/12/14 at 11:53 am to SpartyGator
I lived east of Olathe (Leawood, KS) for 20 yrs. I know Olathe has good schools and plenty of housing choices. Also good access to get around KC area. I would suggest living close to work and enjoy the convenience offered.
Housing choices range from apartment, condo, duplex, etc. to single family housing from modest to very upscale. Bound to be something to fit your pocketbook.
Housing choices range from apartment, condo, duplex, etc. to single family housing from modest to very upscale. Bound to be something to fit your pocketbook.
This post was edited on 4/12/14 at 11:58 am
Posted on 4/13/14 at 12:45 pm to SpartyGator
Where are you interviewing?
Posted on 4/14/14 at 10:43 am to SpartyGator
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Good areas to live (MO or KS side) that isn't too horribly expensive? How's KC area traffic, generally, if you have to commute far? Any other thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.
Because I would NEVER live on the kS side. We moved to Raymore, after looking in Lees Summit. It's basically Lees Summit, but you can get 25% more house for the money and 25% less taxes. It's right off highway 150, so you can avoid the Triangle/470/435 traffic that Lees Summit folks have to compete with if you are heading toward Olathe. Plus we live on a golf course.
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