Moving to Colton to Work - Need help on where to live (Los Angeles: rent)

[javillalobos1]

We are moving to CA. I have to work in Colton area - but would like to live in the area where:
1. Area that kid friendly
2. But - do not want the "burbs" - looking for more of a Yuppie (with ethnic diversity) area where there are good restaurants, some night life, good shopping, etc... (if there is such a thing in existance...)
3. An area where you can actually walk to places (i.e. supermarket, corner diner, etc..) and do not require a car all the time.
4. The commute to Colton should be reasonable - (less than 30 min)
Any reccomendations?

Suggestions apprectiated....

Thanks

[Charles]

Rent or Buy?
Housing budget?
Spouse working too? Where?
Kids ages?

Of course you have a lot of basic research to perform. Here's my basic toolbox to help out. Focus on school performance and redfin and Sigalert.com Los Angeles Traffic Map.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/orang...ing-tools.html

After you have researched, ask the forum for specifics.