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Add on Phoenix and Las Vegas - the Sunbelt is the new Rust Belt
Houston's always had a high crime rate, and rapid population growth within a short period always brings more crime
I think some of the rust belt cities might improve (not all). Milwaukee and Pittsburgh look to be getting better.
Yes, but the economy is very stable considering the the national situation. People won't be as tempted in that regard because there are plenty of job opportunities. Houston, is growing rapidly, no doubt, which will bring more crime, but that is inevitable.
My list would be Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Detroit, Phoenix, Gary, Atlanta, Camden, Orlando, Flint, Houston, and Memphis. Still think that Detroit's will DROP as gov't pumps money into city, along with New Orleans. Sunbelt would be where to watch for crime as foreclosures blight newly built neighborhoods and crime follows an irregular pattern as a result.
Please.
None of you can predict what will happen. Many of you are also neglecting the fact that when the values of homes drop or there are home foreclosures, it is a great opportunity to buy, especially in areas that have experienced (or do experience) tremendous growth anyways. The Sunbelt is not going to die and become crime-ridden "all of a sudden" just because quite a few people couldn't make their mortgage payments.
None of you can predict what will happen. Many of you are also neglecting the fact that when the values of homes drop or there are home foreclosures, it is a great opportunity to buy, especially in areas that have experienced (or do experience) tremendous growth anyways. The Sunbelt is not going to die and become crime-ridden "all of a sudden" just because quite a few people couldn't make their mortgage payments.
This is an interesting response with points worth considering.
Although I think I was also thinking of the drug-trade, which I believe is significant or rising in the Southwest. Although my information might be dated on that. I'd considered naming a town in Michigan or Rhode Island as well.
None of you can predict what will happen. Many of you are also neglecting the fact that when the values of homes drop or there are home foreclosures, it is a great opportunity to buy, especially in areas that have experienced (or do experience) tremendous growth anyways. The Sunbelt is not going to die and become crime-ridden "all of a sudden" just because quite a few people couldn't make their mortgage payments.
A great opportunity to buy what? A cheap home in a bad 'hood? If you haven't realized it, the same thing has already happened in many cities. Look at the irregular growth patterns on the west side of Dayton, Ohio. They can be attributed to this phenomenon.
Lack of devlopment and interest in a "new" area + rock-bottom housing prices = blight and no reason for recovery. Goole Trotwood, Ohio for an idea of what these communities will be like in 10 years.
A great opportunity to buy what? A cheap home in a bad 'hood? If you haven't realized it, the same thing has already happened in many cities. Look at the irregular growth patterns on the west side of Dayton, Ohio. They can be attributed to this phenomenon.
Lack of devlopment and interest in a "new" area + rock-bottom housing prices = blight and no reason for recovery. Goole Trotwood, Ohio for an idea of what these communities will be like in 10 years.
OK, now you're just trolling. It seems apparent that you have never been everywhere. The difference is people are not moving to Dayton.
Oakland's high crime areas will remain that way. I see no indication that its suddenly going to become crime free until all the criminals have killed each other.
And I wouldnt mind buying some bullets to help them in their cause.
A better investment would be birth control and investments in primary and secondary education.
This would be my list (in no order):
Philly
Detroit
St. Louis
DC
Baltimore
LA
Dallas
Houston
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Tons of people already HAVE left Detroit--it's half the populatioin it was in 1970--and crime has gotten worse.
