How to assess a neighborhood
There are many factors that make a “good” neighborhood, but only you are able to determine what “good” means! Do you want to be near a main street or in a subdivision? In an urban setting or a rural environment? Is there a specific school district you want to be in?
Our job is to find out all the things you are looking for, then help you determine which homes fit those criteria, though certain Fair Housing laws prevent us from sharing certain information related to crime and school data, but we can point you to the right resources to get all your questions answered!
Here are two helpful resources we recommend to discover if your new neighborhood is acceptable to you:
GreatSchools.org
The Great Schools website allows you to input a property address and see which schools are nearest the home, along with an overall rating of a school. GreatSchools includes public, private, and charter schools at all levels.
CommunityCrimeMap.com
The Community Crime Map website allows you to input a property address and see crime activity in the area. Filter based on the types of crimes you are most worried about and it will chart these crimes on a map you can look at to see proximity.
PRO TIP: Visit at different times! A neighborhood can feel different at night or on weekends—drive by at various times to get the full picture.
