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KamaAina

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3. Richmond, CA is the best of the lot in the Bay Area

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Fri Aug 26, 2016, 03:43 PM

Aug 2016

Even Oakland is gentrifying at a torrid pace. But not only does Richmond have a BART station (a mere 15 minutes to Berkeley!), it is governed by a coalition of progressive Dems and Greens!

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Please help this man in Berkeley, he's a DUer... [View all] steve2470 Aug 2016 OP

I know it is not the best for a liberal but Oklahoma is cheap. redstatebluegirl Aug 2016 #1

yes plcdude Aug 2016 #2

Richmond, CA is the best of the lot in the Bay Area KamaAina Aug 2016 #3

Rents and real estate prices haven't skyrocketed yet in Richmond? What about San Pablo? brush Aug 2016 #5

I imagine it'll be next. KamaAina Aug 2016 #8

I looked up the "Walk Score" for Richmond since... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #6

In my area, I'd recommend Yellow Springs (OH). Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #7

The walk score for a city of 100,000 isn't that useful KamaAina Aug 2016 #9

That makes sense. My biggest takeaway was the rent. Wow! Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #10

Actually, home ownership might be a possibility in Richmond KamaAina Aug 2016 #12

Anywhere in western Oregon, south of Portland. I like Springfield, myself. marble falls Aug 2016 #4

I'm thinking of that as a place to retire to ... Auggie Aug 2016 #11

We love it. Can't wait to get back up again in October. marble falls Aug 2016 #13

My son went to Humboldt State in Arcata. I always thought I'd love to live up there. NBachers Aug 2016 #14