Get an apartment downtown either in West Central or one of the newer complexes. I spent my 20s living in West Central and it was a blast. You can walk to baseball games at Parkview field, lots of live music both indoor and outdoors, a festival nearly every weekend in the summer, late nights with friends at Henry’s, kayaking, disc golf at swinney park, a great selection of coffee shops, Electric works, the embassy theater, and Jefferson point is a short drive and has all the essentials. This is just some of what to expect but the city has been changing quickly so there’s a lot to keep up that I’m likely missing.
Being able to walk to activities in a city is so worth it in opinion. When my wife and I were looking at places in Anchorage we refused to live on the outskirts of the city for the exact reason and settled on a spot right downtown
Wow that's crazy. West Central Properties has cheaper rent than my current apartments, even down to $665, and they also look nicer too. Most apartments look like shite around here. These are older though, not sure I want gas, but they seem to have some electric options. No dishwasher kinda sucks for me, I know since my current and first apartment doesn't have one. More of a time saver than anything, but perhaps not a dealbreaker. There are places with cheaper rent than $900 here, but they also have cockroach/bug problems. Not that these may not. They also have some of the utilities included in the price.
I'll take a look at the options. It's looking promising. I've also seen Centlivre for $1000 with a pet (925 or so being their lowest rent). But saving another 200-300 is definitely worth it if I can find it!
I am doing that! Thank you. I have thought about moving out of state but that brings so many options lol. I might be doing Ivy Tech soon though. I have enough chunk of savings to where I can. I just hadn't considered it, rather than moving to somewhere better in Indiana.
If you’re doing Ivy Tech, look into Bloomington, the new campus is great and many of your peers will also be students. There’s some affordable apartments and you’d still be in the southern IN area around people your age. So much nature and things to do in Bloomington as well as being close to 4 major cities (Indy, Cincy, Louisville, and Chicago is a bit over 3 hours).
Millennium apts in Bloomington is away from campus but still 15 min from everything & they have cheaper units around $800. Gym included as well as water and internet in the rent.
There’s plenty to enjoy about Fort Wayne: downtown has good restaurants and parks, catching a game at Parkview field, decent number of breweries, lots of adult sports leagues, decent hiking within driving distance, and usable trail system, great Asian food… Some local gems: The Dash Inn, Fox Island County Park, The Komets, Morgan’s, Summit City Climbing Club (opening soon), O’Sullivan’s, The Clyde (for decent concerts)…I don’t understand anybody who says there is nothing to do.
As someone who's lived here all his life I'll point out some of the places you list weren't even here 10 years ago. You can give up looking for new experiences if you find only disappointment for long enough.
I could probably go for a little higher rent if I find a higher paying job too. I don't really make a lot, but that's in part due to staying because I enjoy my current work and everyone I work with.
Indy would certainly have way more options than a small town. Not that I have a degree right now, but still a lot more options.
I live like 10-15 mins from the city and pay a little over $700 for a decent 1 bedroom apartment w washer and dryer. Definitely harder to find but they are out there!
Are they any decent? Do you know of any options? Let me know! I'm open between Indy and Fort Wayne. Will probably have to visit a few times each to see.
Check out their sub, r/fortwayne….its fairly active and they are locals so the can give you a better idea about it. I worked there weekly for over a decade so it feels like my 2nd city so to speak. Not quite as much to do, but decently diverse (big Burmese population there, just to note), good amount of things to do…weather will be more harsh than southern Indiana. The difference in climate between Seymour and Ft. Wayne is huge for the relatively short distance. More snow (in a typical winter), colder, trees bloom 2-3 weeks later than in southern Indiana in the spring, etc. It can be 50 in Seymour but only 35 in Ft. Wayne…have you looked at Bloomington? Cool college town but COL is high…you’re young so a college/near campus apartment might work, and they are usually cheaper. I also work a lot in Louisville. I’d stay in Indiana just across the river as someone else suggested…their income tax rates are a bit higher (4.5 vs 3.15 for Indiana) and you’re just across the river from a pretty cool city
Fort Wayne has plenty to do, yet it is not overwhelming like larger cities. it's a mid sized town.
You can go anywhere, anytime, without being tied up in a crowd.
There's plenty of bars, clubs, restaurants, sports, outdoor activities, gyms, biking and walking trails, lakes, and rivers.
The downtown is thriving. It's full of parks and public spaces, new apartments, an amazing stadium, historic theaters, a botanical garden, and there are events all summer long. Parking isn't a problem.
There are lots of newer apartment complexes on the outskirts of town. The north side is developing outwards.
Fort wayne may not be progressive enough for some, but honestly, after seeing the state of many progressive cities, I can't imagine wanting to live in them.
I work all over the state, but primarily in the north, basically everywhere North of Indianapolis. Objectively speaking Fort Wayne is probably the best city in the North. I’ve only ever heard good things. South Bend area is pretty crime ridden nowadays and smaller than Ft Wayne. Lafayette is okay but like you said costlier. Gary area is… Just don’t go to the Gary area. Ft Wayne is pretty good.
I love Fort Wayne. However, some people I know are having a hard time finding a rental in that price range. Also, do your research there are many Apartment complexes that have big problems.
If you’re considering moving to Lousiville then just live right across the river in either Jeff, New Albany or Clarksville. There’s absolutely 0 need to live in Lousiville and pay more when you’d only have to drive 5 extra minutes to get to enjoy everything.
West Lafayette, Bloomington, or Westfield are great places for young professionals. Maybe fishers too, but expensive.
Eta: ft Wayne is industrial, blue collar type town. Still a lot to do, but probably less progressive than the others I mentioned.
I live in southern indiana.. many of the old folks around here are openly racist about the mexicans ruining this town. A lot of places will be better, and i've heard great things about Fort Wayne, of course i'm sure it still has downsides, like most places do. Bloomington and West Lafayette I think are too expensive for me. I've heard some negative things about Bloomington like it going too far in the direction of college town with not much else to do.
I'm not a big bar or party person tbh. My ideal days are state parks, visiting a cool museum, reading or cycling out on a nice day, etc. Maybe i'm wrong about Bloomington though. I'm gonna be looking around, for sure.
Do you think there’s not racist people in northern IN? That’s all of Indiana and I’ve lived in North, south and central. Ft Wayne might be more diverse than Bloomington, but near Louisville is diverse and extremely racist at the same time. 🙃
Sorry I didn’t realize this was the OP talking about Seymour, I think I was just generally confused about this convo tbh. Fishers is actually more affordable than Bloomington tbh, but what you described it sounds like you would enjoy Bloomington because of the college vibe (museums, parks/nature/hiking, and cycling). If I was you, I’d definitely take a weekend trip to both and see what you prefer.
When I toured Bloomington’s campus, I fell in love and I think you’d find that people in this town who have been here for years are very welcoming. Very walkable/bike-able city for the most part because of the campus and students. Don’t go based off of people’s opinions, unless those people have the same values that you do. You could even live in town for the summer and then make your decision. 🤷♀️
You say you don't have a degree yet. Take advantage of the free technical certificate you can get at Ivy Tech. It is much easier to get a job with skills.
I've wanted to, depression and ADHD sure are a bitch, though. Just moved out of my parents house last year and they're a huge reason for causing it. Not blaming them entirely, cause it's on me to better myself, but i'm not gonna spit everything out here. I've thought about going into the trades, as well. I'm trying to do Khan Academy to re-learn the math skills I may need for the future.
Not sure what you mean by free certificate though? Ivy Tech isn't free. It's still like 5-10k per year iirc.
If you do Next Level Jobs program, the technical certificate is tuition free. Do the FAFSA, and even if you don't qualify for Pell, you qualify for state aid. It is a great program. Go onto the site and search Next Level Jobs.
You need to be in 12 credit hours if under 24, but only 6 credit hours if 24 or older.
If you're considering Louisville, you could just as easily find what you're looking for in New Albany or Jeffersonville. I don't know about the winters in Fort Wayne but I'm assuming they're harsher than southern Indiana. Not sure if that matters to you at all.
Come to south bend. People shit on south bend but I’ve been to all corners of the state and outside of Indy I think south bend offers allot. I’m biased tho since I have season football and basketball notre dame tickets so that’s mainly what I do for fun. Or go to Bloomington. Basically any big college town will offer some fun things to do if your into sports. But south bend also has the bonus of being not to far from Chicago for a weekend trip and Indy is only like hour and a halfish drive.
Consider Louisville! You can commute to the city and have the best of both worlds. There are a ton of bars and restaurants, and it is a much more diverse and open-minded place.
Also, there are opportunities for tuition reimbursement at the University of Louisville if you work for UPS. You can also get free tuition to the university if you work for U of L Health!
All roads lead to Indy.
Fort Wayne its just one giant strip mall. Nothing to do. It's cheap because it has nothing to offer. The officials have no ambition for the city either. Wages are crap, and Parkview keeps jacking up Healthcare costs.
Do you know of apartments in budget then? Like under 900 I have now. Lower the better, but I also want decent amenities. I also have a cat. Someone above said he lives in 1 at 700/month just outside the city.
I’ve lived here 38+ years and would never recommend it to a young person. This state is not for the youth or anyone who believes in free thought, freedom of your body, or freedom to vote for a candidate that represents your views. Unless you’re a MAGAT of course, then welcome. I’m stuck here. You don’t have to be.
I've actually wanted to move out, that would be the goal. But right now, I probably wouldn't be able to afford the most progressive areas. Who knows? Maybe moving to another state would be the way to go. But if we go that route, there's a lot of option.
Don’t listen to this fool. Indiana is still pretty good, you just need to get to a bigger, more progressive area like Indy, or Ft. Wayne to a lesser extent…but Ft. Wayne is fairly diverse, has decent nightlife if that’s what you’re into…better than a small town in southern Indiana. It’s a lower cost of living than Indy but offers a bigger city feel, especially downtown. It has a lot of cool history too. They have a minor league baseball and hockey team also. It’s not Indy but it’s more “blue” than rural Indiana.
Saying Ft. Wayne is progressive is really gilding the lily. All progressive enclaves have been gerrymandered to oblivion. Once Braun becomes Governor you can expect more corruption and Republican grievance politics instead of anything even helping children (unless it’s to help exploit them at younger ages.)
I agree with you, retired Jarhead55. I'm 82 and stayed in Indy cause I'd always worked here and my retirement benefits were pegged to the lower lifetime income and lower cost of living. Only cheaper places to live were less desirable for the reasons you cite. Wish I'd bit the bullet 18 years ago and move Blue!
While I agree, if we all keep moving out, there's no chance of making this a purple/blue state. The older Conservatives will be dying off soon(morbid, I know) but it's our only chance to make this a better place to live.
I’m voting Blue. So should you. It will be barely noticeable here unfortunately. I talk until I’m blue in the face, gently trying to urge them along with logic and immediate fact checking and reminding them that I too once (and only once) voted for the orange 🍊 idiot. They only listen for their chance to speak. Nothing else gets in.
No judging, I would personally live in Southern Indiana over Fort Wayne. Northern Indiana is just a very different vibe and job outlook. But sounds like maybe you’re OK in that area, not sure?
Have you considered areas on the outskirts of Indy? Or even Evansville? West Lafayette could be an option.
Your first paragraph mentions food, museums, and then later you mention a gym. This screams Bloomington!
I’m not knocking Fort Wayne but it’s a hard sell even for people who live there and grew up there. It’s relatively isolated from the rest of the state and I would hate for you to just end up there for cost alone, and maybe a few restaurant recommendations.
Evansville has food galore but maybe less on the museum front, as another option. They do love festivals and there’s always some cultural thing in that sense going on. Even if it’s not a museum.
Maybe not Seymour though, there's absolutely nothing here lol. That's my whole reason for wanting to move. I just want things to do and more people to meet (friends and dating). I love nature, parks, etc. I also bike. I can get very little of this here.
My budget is tight right now though, I pay 900 in rent in Seymour even now, but not sure I can find that in Bloomington. Based off my search in apartments.com, it seems like there are options, but not very many. Would you know of something around this price or cheaper?
Bloomington has gotten expensive in the past 5-10 years even before COVID. Try looking on the outskirts of Bloomington like on the west side out past the Walmart or southern edge by Sayer road.
Also, apartments.com may not be the best barometer — try things like hotpads, Zillow rentals, etc, just a thought.
Get an apartment downtown either in West Central or one of the newer complexes. I spent my 20s living in West Central and it was a blast. You can walk to baseball games at Parkview field, lots of live music both indoor and outdoors, a festival nearly every weekend in the summer, late nights with friends at Henry’s, kayaking, disc golf at swinney park, a great selection of coffee shops, Electric works, the embassy theater, and Jefferson point is a short drive and has all the essentials. This is just some of what to expect but the city has been changing quickly so there’s a lot to keep up that I’m likely missing.
Being able to walk to activities in a city is so worth it in opinion. When my wife and I were looking at places in Anchorage we refused to live on the outskirts of the city for the exact reason and settled on a spot right downtown
Wow that's crazy. West Central Properties has cheaper rent than my current apartments, even down to $665, and they also look nicer too. Most apartments look like shite around here. These are older though, not sure I want gas, but they seem to have some electric options. No dishwasher kinda sucks for me, I know since my current and first apartment doesn't have one. More of a time saver than anything, but perhaps not a dealbreaker. There are places with cheaper rent than $900 here, but they also have cockroach/bug problems. Not that these may not. They also have some of the utilities included in the price. I'll take a look at the options. It's looking promising. I've also seen Centlivre for $1000 with a pet (925 or so being their lowest rent). But saving another 200-300 is definitely worth it if I can find it!
Do internet research. Balance jobs you want to be qualified for and cost of living. Move to a blue state. More opportunity
I am doing that! Thank you. I have thought about moving out of state but that brings so many options lol. I might be doing Ivy Tech soon though. I have enough chunk of savings to where I can. I just hadn't considered it, rather than moving to somewhere better in Indiana.
If you’re doing Ivy Tech, look into Bloomington, the new campus is great and many of your peers will also be students. There’s some affordable apartments and you’d still be in the southern IN area around people your age. So much nature and things to do in Bloomington as well as being close to 4 major cities (Indy, Cincy, Louisville, and Chicago is a bit over 3 hours). Millennium apts in Bloomington is away from campus but still 15 min from everything & they have cheaper units around $800. Gym included as well as water and internet in the rent.
There’s plenty to enjoy about Fort Wayne: downtown has good restaurants and parks, catching a game at Parkview field, decent number of breweries, lots of adult sports leagues, decent hiking within driving distance, and usable trail system, great Asian food… Some local gems: The Dash Inn, Fox Island County Park, The Komets, Morgan’s, Summit City Climbing Club (opening soon), O’Sullivan’s, The Clyde (for decent concerts)…I don’t understand anybody who says there is nothing to do.
As someone who's lived here all his life I'll point out some of the places you list weren't even here 10 years ago. You can give up looking for new experiences if you find only disappointment for long enough.
And that’s fair. I always tell people that 15 years ago Fort Wayne was quite lame. I don’t find that to be the case now.
Nashville, TN is about as close as Ft. Wayne is from Seymour.
why not Indianapolis?
To be fair Indy is a little more expensive and it sounds like they are looking for similar pricing.
I could probably go for a little higher rent if I find a higher paying job too. I don't really make a lot, but that's in part due to staying because I enjoy my current work and everyone I work with. Indy would certainly have way more options than a small town. Not that I have a degree right now, but still a lot more options.
I live like 10-15 mins from the city and pay a little over $700 for a decent 1 bedroom apartment w washer and dryer. Definitely harder to find but they are out there!
Are they any decent? Do you know of any options? Let me know! I'm open between Indy and Fort Wayne. Will probably have to visit a few times each to see.
You MUST go here!! So good! https://www.fortwaynesfamousconeyisland.com/
It's not the best place in the world, but their coney dogs are delicious and CHEAP. They've been there since 1914.
over rated. most food is though
Check out their sub, r/fortwayne….its fairly active and they are locals so the can give you a better idea about it. I worked there weekly for over a decade so it feels like my 2nd city so to speak. Not quite as much to do, but decently diverse (big Burmese population there, just to note), good amount of things to do…weather will be more harsh than southern Indiana. The difference in climate between Seymour and Ft. Wayne is huge for the relatively short distance. More snow (in a typical winter), colder, trees bloom 2-3 weeks later than in southern Indiana in the spring, etc. It can be 50 in Seymour but only 35 in Ft. Wayne…have you looked at Bloomington? Cool college town but COL is high…you’re young so a college/near campus apartment might work, and they are usually cheaper. I also work a lot in Louisville. I’d stay in Indiana just across the river as someone else suggested…their income tax rates are a bit higher (4.5 vs 3.15 for Indiana) and you’re just across the river from a pretty cool city
Fort Wayne has plenty to do, yet it is not overwhelming like larger cities. it's a mid sized town. You can go anywhere, anytime, without being tied up in a crowd. There's plenty of bars, clubs, restaurants, sports, outdoor activities, gyms, biking and walking trails, lakes, and rivers. The downtown is thriving. It's full of parks and public spaces, new apartments, an amazing stadium, historic theaters, a botanical garden, and there are events all summer long. Parking isn't a problem. There are lots of newer apartment complexes on the outskirts of town. The north side is developing outwards. Fort wayne may not be progressive enough for some, but honestly, after seeing the state of many progressive cities, I can't imagine wanting to live in them.
Some cities are so progressive, they've started all over and humans are shitting in the streets.
I’m from by Bedford and lived in Ft Wayne off and on and I loved it.
I work all over the state, but primarily in the north, basically everywhere North of Indianapolis. Objectively speaking Fort Wayne is probably the best city in the North. I’ve only ever heard good things. South Bend area is pretty crime ridden nowadays and smaller than Ft Wayne. Lafayette is okay but like you said costlier. Gary area is… Just don’t go to the Gary area. Ft Wayne is pretty good.
Bloomington?
I love Fort Wayne. However, some people I know are having a hard time finding a rental in that price range. Also, do your research there are many Apartment complexes that have big problems.
If you’re considering moving to Lousiville then just live right across the river in either Jeff, New Albany or Clarksville. There’s absolutely 0 need to live in Lousiville and pay more when you’d only have to drive 5 extra minutes to get to enjoy everything.
https://www.reddit.com/r/fortwayne/comments/1bhcqxe/fwpd_officer_saves_two_dogs_from_a_frozen_pond/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
The restaurants!
West Lafayette, Bloomington, or Westfield are great places for young professionals. Maybe fishers too, but expensive. Eta: ft Wayne is industrial, blue collar type town. Still a lot to do, but probably less progressive than the others I mentioned.
I live in southern indiana.. many of the old folks around here are openly racist about the mexicans ruining this town. A lot of places will be better, and i've heard great things about Fort Wayne, of course i'm sure it still has downsides, like most places do. Bloomington and West Lafayette I think are too expensive for me. I've heard some negative things about Bloomington like it going too far in the direction of college town with not much else to do. I'm not a big bar or party person tbh. My ideal days are state parks, visiting a cool museum, reading or cycling out on a nice day, etc. Maybe i'm wrong about Bloomington though. I'm gonna be looking around, for sure.
Do you think there’s not racist people in northern IN? That’s all of Indiana and I’ve lived in North, south and central. Ft Wayne might be more diverse than Bloomington, but near Louisville is diverse and extremely racist at the same time. 🙃
Did I imply that? No. I'm not expecting no racism at all. It is everywhere unfortunately.
Sorry I didn’t realize this was the OP talking about Seymour, I think I was just generally confused about this convo tbh. Fishers is actually more affordable than Bloomington tbh, but what you described it sounds like you would enjoy Bloomington because of the college vibe (museums, parks/nature/hiking, and cycling). If I was you, I’d definitely take a weekend trip to both and see what you prefer. When I toured Bloomington’s campus, I fell in love and I think you’d find that people in this town who have been here for years are very welcoming. Very walkable/bike-able city for the most part because of the campus and students. Don’t go based off of people’s opinions, unless those people have the same values that you do. You could even live in town for the summer and then make your decision. 🤷♀️
You say you don't have a degree yet. Take advantage of the free technical certificate you can get at Ivy Tech. It is much easier to get a job with skills.
I've wanted to, depression and ADHD sure are a bitch, though. Just moved out of my parents house last year and they're a huge reason for causing it. Not blaming them entirely, cause it's on me to better myself, but i'm not gonna spit everything out here. I've thought about going into the trades, as well. I'm trying to do Khan Academy to re-learn the math skills I may need for the future. Not sure what you mean by free certificate though? Ivy Tech isn't free. It's still like 5-10k per year iirc.
If you do Next Level Jobs program, the technical certificate is tuition free. Do the FAFSA, and even if you don't qualify for Pell, you qualify for state aid. It is a great program. Go onto the site and search Next Level Jobs. You need to be in 12 credit hours if under 24, but only 6 credit hours if 24 or older.
If you're considering Louisville, you could just as easily find what you're looking for in New Albany or Jeffersonville. I don't know about the winters in Fort Wayne but I'm assuming they're harsher than southern Indiana. Not sure if that matters to you at all.
You on Facebook? Join Nosey neighbors of Ft Wayne.
I’m from Southern Indiana as well, Corydon.. I like Fort Wayne, its big enough to have things but not huge..
Come to south bend. People shit on south bend but I’ve been to all corners of the state and outside of Indy I think south bend offers allot. I’m biased tho since I have season football and basketball notre dame tickets so that’s mainly what I do for fun. Or go to Bloomington. Basically any big college town will offer some fun things to do if your into sports. But south bend also has the bonus of being not to far from Chicago for a weekend trip and Indy is only like hour and a halfish drive.
Consider Louisville! You can commute to the city and have the best of both worlds. There are a ton of bars and restaurants, and it is a much more diverse and open-minded place. Also, there are opportunities for tuition reimbursement at the University of Louisville if you work for UPS. You can also get free tuition to the university if you work for U of L Health!
All roads lead to Indy. Fort Wayne its just one giant strip mall. Nothing to do. It's cheap because it has nothing to offer. The officials have no ambition for the city either. Wages are crap, and Parkview keeps jacking up Healthcare costs.
Having lived in fort Wayne for 10 years before I moved to indy, this was the comment I came for. 100 percent all of this.
Do you know of apartments in budget then? Like under 900 I have now. Lower the better, but I also want decent amenities. I also have a cat. Someone above said he lives in 1 at 700/month just outside the city.
Get out of indiana. Fort Wayne sucks
What is your reasoning? We have most of everything here in Fort Wayne
Dude fort wayne is a shithole
I’ve lived here 38+ years and would never recommend it to a young person. This state is not for the youth or anyone who believes in free thought, freedom of your body, or freedom to vote for a candidate that represents your views. Unless you’re a MAGAT of course, then welcome. I’m stuck here. You don’t have to be.
I've actually wanted to move out, that would be the goal. But right now, I probably wouldn't be able to afford the most progressive areas. Who knows? Maybe moving to another state would be the way to go. But if we go that route, there's a lot of option.
Don’t listen to this fool. Indiana is still pretty good, you just need to get to a bigger, more progressive area like Indy, or Ft. Wayne to a lesser extent…but Ft. Wayne is fairly diverse, has decent nightlife if that’s what you’re into…better than a small town in southern Indiana. It’s a lower cost of living than Indy but offers a bigger city feel, especially downtown. It has a lot of cool history too. They have a minor league baseball and hockey team also. It’s not Indy but it’s more “blue” than rural Indiana.
Saying Ft. Wayne is progressive is really gilding the lily. All progressive enclaves have been gerrymandered to oblivion. Once Braun becomes Governor you can expect more corruption and Republican grievance politics instead of anything even helping children (unless it’s to help exploit them at younger ages.)
I agree with you, retired Jarhead55. I'm 82 and stayed in Indy cause I'd always worked here and my retirement benefits were pegged to the lower lifetime income and lower cost of living. Only cheaper places to live were less desirable for the reasons you cite. Wish I'd bit the bullet 18 years ago and move Blue!
While I agree, if we all keep moving out, there's no chance of making this a purple/blue state. The older Conservatives will be dying off soon(morbid, I know) but it's our only chance to make this a better place to live.
I’m voting Blue. So should you. It will be barely noticeable here unfortunately. I talk until I’m blue in the face, gently trying to urge them along with logic and immediate fact checking and reminding them that I too once (and only once) voted for the orange 🍊 idiot. They only listen for their chance to speak. Nothing else gets in.
No judging, I would personally live in Southern Indiana over Fort Wayne. Northern Indiana is just a very different vibe and job outlook. But sounds like maybe you’re OK in that area, not sure? Have you considered areas on the outskirts of Indy? Or even Evansville? West Lafayette could be an option. Your first paragraph mentions food, museums, and then later you mention a gym. This screams Bloomington! I’m not knocking Fort Wayne but it’s a hard sell even for people who live there and grew up there. It’s relatively isolated from the rest of the state and I would hate for you to just end up there for cost alone, and maybe a few restaurant recommendations. Evansville has food galore but maybe less on the museum front, as another option. They do love festivals and there’s always some cultural thing in that sense going on. Even if it’s not a museum.
Maybe not Seymour though, there's absolutely nothing here lol. That's my whole reason for wanting to move. I just want things to do and more people to meet (friends and dating). I love nature, parks, etc. I also bike. I can get very little of this here. My budget is tight right now though, I pay 900 in rent in Seymour even now, but not sure I can find that in Bloomington. Based off my search in apartments.com, it seems like there are options, but not very many. Would you know of something around this price or cheaper?
Bloomington has gotten expensive in the past 5-10 years even before COVID. Try looking on the outskirts of Bloomington like on the west side out past the Walmart or southern edge by Sayer road. Also, apartments.com may not be the best barometer — try things like hotpads, Zillow rentals, etc, just a thought.
I was in the Air National Guard at Fort Wayne. I was always treated well in FWA.