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re: What’s the best way to know if a neighborhood is good?
Posted on 9/6/22 at 1:45 pm to Colonel Angus
Posted on 9/6/22 at 1:45 pm to Colonel Angus
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Drive by there around 7PM on a Fri and Saturday evening. Are they grilling in the front yard?
We have neighborhood parties and I do that from time time. No shite.
The one thing I would look for in addition to some of the other shite is apt complexes within walking distance of your hood.
I think "luxury apt complexes" are a thing of the past and most are now mixed income or section-8.
This post was edited on 9/6/22 at 1:46 pm
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Posted on 9/6/22 at 1:45 pm to fareplay
Always go check out a potential house after a heavy rainfall.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 1:45 pm to Aubie Spr96
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In Birmingham, the social economics of the area is directly proportional to the number of people outside exercising on Saturday morning.
I believe it. It's just something I've noticed over time. Seems to apply everywhere I've lived.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 1:46 pm to fareplay
Might want to take a look at the racial makeup of the particular area.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 1:50 pm to fareplay
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I heard if near a Home Depot it’s a middle class area
I'm confused. Is that bad?
Posted on 9/6/22 at 1:56 pm to SPEEDY
quote:This is underrated as a neighborhood barometer. If you see house colors that are outside the usual palette, there’s a good chance the residents are on the fringes of society in one way or another.
Paint colors on houses
Anything painted orange, bright yellow, or turquoise is a strong socioeconomic indicator.
As an old telephone man, I could tell what kind of folks my customers were just from pulling up at their house.
I would add simply walking through the neighborhood if you’re considering it. See who speaks to you (retirees always look for an excuse to talk). Smell the smells. Look at the back yards. Actually being on the ground can tell you way more than Google Streetview.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 1:57 pm to Pandy Fackler
You know reading through this thread, I didn't realize how low class my neighborhood actually is. I used to really like it here, now I don't.
Thanks OT.
Thanks OT.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:02 pm to jlovel7
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if near a Home Depot it’s a middle class area
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The Home Depot in New Orleans is surrounded by some of the worst and most violent ghetto in America.
Wouldn't recommend using this measuring stick in BR, either....
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:05 pm to TheWalrus
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I live in Memphis but there’s a Flemings and Ruth’s Chris nearby so that is a sign
I always stay at the Hilton Memphis right by the Ruth's Crhis
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:07 pm to TheDeathValley
If they have yard signs that say, "In this house, we believe: Black Lives Matter, etc...", they're likely coddled surbanites well away from the realities of lower income, high crime areas.
This post was edited on 9/6/22 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:11 pm to fareplay
Is this a real question?
You have to go to the internet for advice on how to tell if a neighborhood is good or bad?
Are you fricking retarded?
Like seriously? Did you JUST make it out of school and your parents are just now letting you outside? How could you possibly be this socially ignorant?
You have to go to the internet for advice on how to tell if a neighborhood is good or bad?
Are you fricking retarded?
Like seriously? Did you JUST make it out of school and your parents are just now letting you outside? How could you possibly be this socially ignorant?
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:12 pm to Pandy Fackler
It's easier to find out if it's bad.
Google the local crime stats.
Google the local crime stats.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:14 pm to fareplay
Check Air BnB to see if there are any rentals in the neighborhood.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:17 pm to fareplay
People hanging around outside all day between the hours of 8:00 - 5:00pm is a big red flag for me
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:20 pm to fareplay
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Looking at houses in Houston area.
Just tell us the neighborhoods and we can help you out.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:21 pm to fareplay
Look at the school you would be zoned to. Go see the percentages of “free and reduced lunch”.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:22 pm to Klark Kent
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how many people park in the street instead of their garage.
Not entirely accurate. Where we live in Houston, the average house price is $600k. Most of the driveways are single lane only so it doesn't make sense to constantly move cars.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:22 pm to TheWalrus
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I live in Memphis but there’s a Flemings and Ruth’s Chris nearby so that is a sign
You could live by Fred Smith at Ridgeway/Shady Grove or South of Ridgeway High School, two vastly different socioeconomic and ethnic demographics, and be near that Ruth's Chris. But, generally speaking, yes that is one of the nicer areas in Memphis. I'm gonna assume you live North of Poplar or East of that Ruth's Chris.
This post was edited on 9/6/22 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:30 pm to lsufball19
Drive through on a school day, morning or afternoon, look at kids getting off/on the buses, that's a clue. Well behaved kids OK, if they are slugging it out, get out.
Posted on 9/6/22 at 2:34 pm to lsufball19
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You could live by Fred Smith at Ridgeway/Shady Grove or South of Ridgeway High School, two vastly different socioeconomic and ethnic demographics, and be near that Ruth's Chris. But, generally speaking, yes that is one of the nicer areas in Memphis. I'm gonna assume you live North of Poplar or East of that Ruth's Chris.
I'll guess Park/Massey East of MUS
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