What is the vibe like in Mount Rainier?

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Anonymous wrote:For those living in Mount Rainier, can you share what it's like... what are people like? is it pretentious? do neighbors actually talk to each other?

what are people like? friendlier than most in the DMV

is it pretentious? nope

do neighbors actually talk to each other? all the time

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

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People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

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People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

We preferred the better kept lawns of Bethesda and the 65+ pickleball groups.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

+1

People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

We preferred the better kept lawns of Bethesda and the 65+ pickleball groups.

That tracks.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

+1

People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

We preferred the better kept lawns of Bethesda and the 65+ pickleball groups.

Still, come grab a meal at Dodah's Kitchen sometime! We may not have much of a pickle ball scene, but our food is definitely yummy.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

+1

People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

Oh please, they’re not that different and pickle ball is fun.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

+1

People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

Oh please, they’re not that different and pickle ball is fun.

I'm sure it is fun to play.

Unrelated, MtR's LGBTQ pride parade was cute as is our food forrest.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

+1

People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

Oh please, they’re not that different and pickle ball is fun.

Nothing wrong with pickle ball, but MtR and Bethesda could not be more different.

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How many famines there are usinf the neighborhood publics for upper elementary, middle, or high school? Do people leave for better schools if they don't win the PG school lotto or have TAG kids (similar to what happens in many dc neighborhoods).

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

+1

People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

Oh please, they’re not that different and pickle ball is fun.

So you’ve never been to either MtR or Bethesda

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Anonymous wrote:How many famines there are usinf the neighborhood publics for upper elementary, middle, or high school? Do people leave for better schools if they don't win the PG school lotto or have TAG kids (similar to what happens in many dc neighborhoods).

Schools are definitely getting better. Lots of people send their kids to private schools.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

+1

People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

Oh please, they’re not that different and pickle ball is fun.

Nothing wrong with pickle ball, but MtR and Bethesda could not be more different.

This really isn’t true. I have lived in both. Bethesda is generally wealthier. That’s really it, especially among SFH owners.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

+1

People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

Oh please, they’re not that different and pickle ball is fun.

Nothing wrong with pickle ball, but MtR and Bethesda could not be more different.

This really isn’t true. I have lived in both. Bethesda is generally wealthier. That’s really it, especially among SFH owners.

Hahaha no. But thanks for playing.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s eclectic. There’s a variety of professions in the neighborhood. Ppl don’t value that on this forum

+1

People are genuinely nice here.

We thought about moving after retirement, but decided against it. This city is filled with young families, not as many new retirees.

Where did you end up?

Downsized home in Bethesda.

Honestly, if you ended up in Bethesda, Mount Rainier wouldn’t have been for you, regardless of age.

Oh please, they’re not that different and pickle ball is fun.

Nothing wrong with pickle ball, but MtR and Bethesda could not be more different.

This really isn’t true. I have lived in both. Bethesda is generally wealthier. That’s really it, especially among SFH owners.

When did you live in each and for how long?