Wayland doesn’t feel funky at all to me, personally. In fact, I’d say it feels relatively mature. More families, more affluent, quieter. I prefer it. Of course Thayer Street has a bit more “funk,” which is just a short walk away. But sitting at Madrid right now and it’s families, kids doing homework, people reading, etc.

Tbh I’m grateful for Wayland because I personally don’t vibe with the funk as much as it sounds like you might. In that respect, I don’t know if it’s the best fit unless you’re also down with a quieter vibe. That being said, it’s full of life around here. Plenty of people walking/running/cycling/going to yoga or whatever. Plenty of activity, just more sedate?

I don’t know if that answers your question, though.

Yeah that definitely helps. I like the funk over here, I don’t really love the noise (on my street at least). I guess wickenden isn’t a terribly far walk away, either. I just don’t know if it would be like Fed hill where we have met people on atwells for festivals, lots of young professionals, etc.

Wayland is a great area. Lively community? No.

Thanks. I guess there is a lot to do here on the hill, but not a lot of green space. I enjoy the green space over there but I guess it’s a trade off.

Considering how bad the housing market is, this sounds like a great opp. Agree with other comments. Worse case Federal Hill is only 10-15 mins away

Thanks! I guess we have a neighborhood where We know everyone and people are always dropping by. It took some effort to build these relationships but it wasn’t too hard. We would love to recreate something like that in Wayland, but don’t know if we’d be able to as it seems people are more family oriented (nothing wrong with that but we don’t have kids and enjoy late night jazz shows, art, bars etc). Do correct me if I’m wrong!

Lots and lots of young professionals over here. I wouldn’t be concerned about not being able to meet people. My wife prefers Wayland because, and in her words, the people are friendlier over here.

But I do think the area is just a bit more mature, so to speak. The rowdiness that you may be accustom to or prefer is pretty absent, though.

I don’t know if I wouldn’t call it “lively.” It’s just not the same kind of lively.

Well that’s good re: young professionals.

I like a little rowdy but I don’t enjoy some of the grit, super loud obnoxious music, etc. of this side. I do love Broadway and Atwells though, and all the food we have over here. Maybe all the nightlife made it easier to meet people.

Yeah there’s not a whole lot of that over on Wayland, but as you know, Thayer is really close, which might scratch that itch.

I know if I were you, I’d move. You can always seek out thrill, but you can’t always get away from it.

I think living by your people is important so I understand that. But if you have an opp to get a sfh in Wayland that's is hard to find at the moment. But no will know what will make you happy so at least consider all of your feelings.

Wise words

Also the property value is strong in this area. Even in a downturn property there will still be sought.

Imagine getting downvoted for just having a conversation with your virtual neighbors. This subreddit can be sorta shit sometimes.

Funny, I was just talking to some new (young...hip) arrivals to PVD who were hunting for a neighborhood to settle and I said the West Side. I would have loved that area as a younger adult. I had a family and too many pets so I chose Elmhurst and then Blackstone/Wayland- love both (but I'm a PVD fan, lol). It is definitely more quiet on the east side, but people do go out and there are busy restaurants and bars. More restrained in Hope, Blackstone and Wayland, while Fox Point and College Hill have a younger, lively vibe. With the colleges here , there are plenty of single/younger/childfree professionals. Lots of ways to meet each other and connect- there are flea markets, fairs, history stuff, arty stuff, music, running and cycling groups, yoga, whatever you're into. It's all very walkable- love that aspect of living here. I've had no problem meeting people with or without kids. People love to hang out, love an invitation. Still, I do get the draw to the west side and go there now and then for meeting friends.

I'd love to answer this but I haven't been east of the Providence river in a decade.

Does Thayer St even have places that sell alcohol past 10pm anymore?

I’m a young professional living in Wayland. I love it. I can walk to literally anything I need. Grocery store, pharmacy, liquor store, cafe, yoga studio all less than a 5 minute walk. Very nice, a bit more mature than other neighborhoods but if I could I would 100% buy a house here

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I lived on Waterman Street for 5 years. Before that I lived over near Hope High for 2 years and on Angell Street for 3 years. So 10 years in the East Side total. I loved it. If I could have afforded to buy a place I liked in my price range, I would have. I could walk almost everywhere (I landed at a gym outside of walking distance and was too lazy to walk to work though I did at times… damn hills).

I would say yes it’s more family oriented in general in that area, but I had a blast living there as a single no kids person. And my single no kids friend who lived off Broadway was a quick rideshare away.

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Funny enough, my partner and I are in a really similar spot (moving from the West Side / Federal Hill to the East side after 5 years because we found a really affordable spot). So, here to say if you need other folks looking to build a lively community... hmu!!!