Moving from PDX to JAX! (Springfield: low crime, house, neighborhood)

[jodyq]

Hi this is my first post . I am wanting to purchase a house on w. 9th street. What type of neighborhood is that? I will be moving w/my family. We have a 2 yr old. Thanks for responding!

[projectmaximus]

I tried to search on google maps and got three different W. 9th Streets. Which zip code are we talking about? 32206, 32209, or 32254? I didnt look carefully, maybe they arent all residential, but that info would most likely help.

I find portland very interesting and will probably consider moving there when the time comes. Why are you leaving?

[riveree]

My guess would be that you're speaking of W. 9th in the Springfield neighborhood? Springfield is a Northside neighborhood going through gentrification.

You can find out more info about Springfield from their neighborhood preservation website/forum:

Welcome to Historic Springfield!

There's also some info here:

Springfield

If you lived in a similar neighborhood in Portland, you'd probably love Springfield. If you've never lived in a neighborhood going through the process, you might want to have a few other neighborhood options in mind in case you don't want to make the commitment to a neighborhood going through transition.

[Joe 4520832257]

You'll want to specify which W. 9th Street. There's a big difference.

West of I-95 it's in Durkeeville, which is high crime, modest housing, and very little upside.

East of I-95 it's in Historic Springfield, which is still not for everyone - but the neighborhood has great potential. Beautiful old homes for a great price. The neighborhood is relatively low crime, however there's still a false impression of high crime because 1) It's near legitimately bad areas 2) There's still a lot of vacant lots along Main and 8th which look ugly and 3) It's racially diverse.