If you are moving to a new community for a job or if you've decided to live somewhere new because a change of pace is in order, it can be a little tough to know where to start in terms of learning about your new town or neighborhood. A lot of information can be found on the Internet. Every community is unique, and if you're wondering how you fit in, try these web pages when investigating the place you are going to call home. And a lot of these sites can be accessed via apps on your smartphone. If you're on the go.
1)The town website. Start with the town website, which will likely provide you information about local government, town services such as trash pickup, utility companies, emergency services, parks and recreation opportunities, and dog licensing. Some forms you need, for everything from voter registration to the town census, may be available online. From there, it's easy to branch out and learn about specific utilities and even the schools, which brings us to …
2)School district web pages. If you have kids, check out the website for the town's school system. Better yet if you know the name of the school your children will be attending. Most schools maintain an online presence and you can get a feel for the curriculum and classroom sizes and structure.
3)State websites. It's also a good idea to check online in the state where you are going to live. State-run sites can provide demographic information and crime rates for the area to which you are moving. There are also dedicated crime watch websites such as SpotCrime that provide crime statistics.
4)The public library. Most communities of a decent size are home to public libraries. The local library often provides much more than a lending opportunity for books and other media. Usually, it's a resource ripe with information on community groups, classes, and local events. Scan the library's events list to see whether there's anything that speaks to you. Maybe you're looking for a children's story hour, a language class, or a book club or social circle to help you make a new community a new home.
5)Google Maps or Google Earth. Online satellite mapping services can provide a good feel for the "lay of the land" in your new community. If you know your new address, start there and branch out. You should be able to identify commercial and residential areas and green spaces.
6)Neighborhood and city specialist sites. A short list includes sites like StreetAdvisor, City Data, and Neighborhood Scout. These sites can give you an idea of what different neighborhoods are like, the cost of living, average home prices, and even reviews. Sites likes these can be invaluable when you have limited time to target neighborhoods for a home search or if you want opinions from real people about what local destinations are hot spots and which are to be avoided.
Whether you have time to thoroughly research a community to which you might move or you need some quick answers before a transition to an unfamiliar new community, the Internet is filled with the information that will help you feel comfortable with your new home environment. All the details that you need are literally at your fingertips.
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