Safest areas for poor people

[DaBurgh]

If I worked inside the perimeter, I'd buy something like this in East Point.

Parkway Cir, East Point, GA 30344 - Zillow

But the commute to Alpharetta would be awful.

[cittic10]

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Originally Posted by cittic10

You will be surprised to learn that 60k will buy you an unbelievable home in a fantastic area.[quote]

I suppose "unbelievable" and "fantastic" are subjective terms.

Do a search on the realty sites and see for yourself.

I can tell you that 2 story 3000+ sf homes built within the last 10 years, in my neighborhood are shortselling for not all that much more than that.


Good advice on the rent first. Once you buy here, you buy for keeps.

[ecuresident]

Can easily live within 30 mins of decatur in save areas if you are looking for a condo for 60K. "hotspots" like Atlantic Station had loft condos originally going for 200K that are now going for 90K, so I am sure a lot of the "not so popular places" are going for a lot less. Like everyone else said, there are plenty of older homes in a number of places that are probably going for that or a little more. You need to tell us more specifics like if schools matter, if you have access to transportation, and what type of housing you are looking for. You could always rent until you can get more money saved up, there are tons of places that are very affordable for rent.

[equinox63]

Originally Posted by Auswanderer

I am planning on moving to the Atlanta area to be closer to my daughter. My price ranger for buying a place is $60,000 or less. I would like to be within a one hour drive of Decatur. I know I probably can't expect much in this price range. But what would be the best and safest options for a single female?

Search 30058, 30038, and 30088 in trulia (and look at the crime map)... Then compare to the other suggested locations.

[bryantm3]

Originally Posted by Auswanderer

I am planning on moving to the Atlanta area to be closer to my daughter. My price ranger for buying a place is $60,000 or less. I would like to be within a one hour drive of Decatur. I know I probably can't expect much in this price range. But what would be the best and safest options for a single female?

anywhere within the area bordered by 85 on the west, 285 on the east and 20 on the south should generally be safe, but there are some exceptions— ask us before you make a decision.

use a website like zillow.com to find a good house in your range. you may also want to consider a condo— you can actually get a really nice condo in a good neighbourhood in that range, whereas if you're looking for an actual house it will be more expensive and in a less-nice neighbourhood.

[jhtrico1850]

111 Rondak Cir SE # 111, Smyrna, GA 30080 MLS# 4319900 - Zillow Smyrna?

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by jhtrico1850

111 Rondak Cir SE # 111, Smyrna, GA 30080 MLS# 4319900 - Zillow Smyrna?

It's less than 1000 sq feet, but it's in a decent area, at least crimewise.