relocation to Irvington (Indianapolis, Washington, Warren: apartments, to rent, sex offender)

[lukevinnie]

I am relocating to the Indianapolis area. The area I'm looking into is Irvington. It seems relatively cheap and nice (in pictures). I was just curious if it's a dangerous area. I know I'm not being very specific. Any kind of general information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Everybody have a good night.

[sweetana3]

Specific areas of Irvington are very nice. The people have generally lived there a long time. However, there is crime (dont walk around some areas after dark or late at night). Some areas along Washington Street are a problem. Shopping is a drive away. Schools are generally IPS (not always as the outer east belt are Warren Township.)

Quality is very dependent on the exact street and address. On a home tour we visited a $500,000 house right next to some small worker bungalows.

[lukevinnie]

I was hoping to find a house to rent, but it seems like its nothing but apartments. I'm kind of iffy living in apartments b/c I have dogs. Any suggestions? doesnt have to particularly be Irvington, but I was wanting to stay close to work which is on the East side (North of I-70). Thanks in advance!

[indybail]

Actually, Irvington is mostly houses, but there are a lot of apartments along Washington Street. I lived there a few years ago and liked it. It is an old school Indianapolis community with personality and history.

[indy_317]

Use caution with renting apartments in that area. The closer to downtown you get, the more likely you are to live in complexes that I know some really weird, strange, and odd people live in. You need to check the sex offender databases as well (hint, hint) the CrimeView Community Incident Map.