Ashland County, Ohio??

[cc-rider]

If I were to move to that area of the state, any recommendations as to where to NOT go? I haven't been able to take a road trip yet, so any suggestions as to areas to look into would be great. I'd like to be within 1/2 hour of Ashland. It looks like maybe Amish areas to the south??

[mammabooh]

I'm in Ashland County...Jeromesville, to be exact. Well, our address is Jeromesville, but we are about 4 miles south of there. We have Amish around us, but it's not really considered "Amish country" until you get a bit farther south. There are quite a few Amish in Olivesburg and Shiloh, but most of them are down around the Mt. Hope area.

Northern Ashland county is known for its nasty water. I think the southern part is much nicer...more hills, nicer farmland, and just prettier in general.

It takes us about 20 minutes to get to the eastern side of Ashland.

I'll be happy to answer any questions you have.

[cc-rider]

Do you know of any realtors in that area that are knowlegable about the area? Yes, I'd prefer the south or east side, I think. Actually, I was hoping for WAY south in Ohio, but the job market just isn't too good ANYWHERE and I MIGHT have a chance at a job in Ashland. I could stay with some friends in Barberton or Canal Fulton, but that'd be an awful drive, I think.

What are land prices around there? I just bought TisaWee (3.6 acres of farmground) 4 years ago for $25K. That was kinda high then, but this area is pretty high, I think.

[Mike in Ohio]

cc-rider,

One way to get a feel for prices is to go to realtor.com and put in ashland, ohio. You can set a minimum property size and a distance. It obviously won't show you FSBO but it will give you a general idea of prices.

Mike

[Danaus29]

What kind of work can you do? Some trades give you more flexibility. But it does seem like all the jobs now are in or around the big cities.

How far south is way south? Down by the Ohio river?

[cc-rider]

I usually work as a secretary for education or state. I've previously waitressed, ran a big-name hotel, ran a toy store in a mall, worked in finance, earned money as a musician and a belly-dancer, and sold Kirby vacuum cleaners door-to-door. I can usually find SOMETHING to earn my living.

I'd love to be in southern Ohio, more to the east, though. I could have 112 acres near Rio Grande/Gallipolis, but I'd sure never want to live there. Built a cabin there 4 years ago and its been broken into and wiped clean (even the toilet paper!) 3 times. It's totally empty now for the last two, so hasn't been broken into. Knock on wood. Too many really odd people down there.

[Gary in ohio]

Can say there is much difference between southern Ohio and northern Ohio except for the snow fall totals.

[Danaus29]

The Hocking Hills area, IMO is the best part of the state. Sadly, jobs are few and far between unless the park or forest service is hiring.

The Mansfield area is growing, not real sure how it's doing economically though. Central Ohio stinks. Land is expensive, crime is on the rise, jobs are available if you want to work for minimum wage.

Western Ohio seems to be doing a little better, land prices are decent, jobs are available in certain lines of work.

I would avoid the Akron-Cleveland area but only because my mother in law lives there. Dh's brother says jobs are good and available.

No matter where you are on this state, if you have a building that sits vacant and no one is around very often, it will be broken into and used as a party house. If you're lucky it won't get trashed or burned.

[mammabooh]

I think southern Ashland is lovely, but I guess it all depends on what you are looking for. There are lots of farms around here, but not a lot of jobs. My husband drives an hour each way and works in North Canton.

If you'd like to tell me where you might have a job, I can probably tell you about the company (if it's been around a while).

[atobols]

Well, apparently I have neighbors that are on here too.

We are also a few miles south of Jeromesville. We chose this area because it wasn't very expensive, the rolling hills are very nice, and it has a nice sense of community. The schools are better than in other parts of the county, which was also important to us.

I also love that we can travel to Ashland in about 20 minutes, or we can be in Wooster in about 18 minutes.

[cc-rider]

Sounds lovely! If this job in Ashland works out, I'll come looking out your way. It'd be nice to live near like-minded people. (Besides, I need to check out Mommaboohs jewelry in person!!!!)