Husband got a new job in Inglewood..where should we live?

[chrishardin]

Originally Posted by JTGJR

OK, here's another site that you should have a look at: LA Life for school and crime rankings.

Can anyone explain why Studio City in only a '3.5/10' on their crime listings? And WeHo is only a 2.5? I haven't explored the site for their reasoning, although I will now, but it just seems like based on what I have seen, read, and heard, that those areas should be significantly 'safer'.

[JTGJR]

Originally Posted by chrishardin

Can anyone explain why Studio City in only a '3.5/10' on their crime listings? And WeHo is only a 2.5? I haven't explored the site for their reasoning, although I will now, but it just seems like based on what I have seen, read, and heard, that those areas should be significantly 'safer'.

I'm not sure of what the variables are, but I also know that the data is a couple years dated. It has to be that they take the context of the entire area. While El Segundo's 9 rating is great, most of the "crime" in the city actually takes place on the eastern, commercial side of Sepulveda/PCH rather than the western, residential area. So if there are even small pockets within an area, I think they can skew the overall rating.

[timelesschild]

Lalife should tell you the numbers of crimes, broken down roughly by type. If I remember correctly, weho's rating is due to car break-ins or something, rather than violent crime. Check it out; I definitely could be remembering wrong.

[WinnieC]

I would go with El Segundo its a small ,safe community with good schools.Depending on where in Inglewood you husband will work your commute will be right awound twenty minutes.With the way gas prices and LA traffic why add a long commute to it.

[katenik]

Originally Posted by WinnieC

I would go with El Segundo its a small ,safe community with good schools.Depending on where in Inglewood you husband will work your commute will be right awound twenty minutes.With the way gas prices and LA traffic why add a long commute to it.

el segundo has been recommended several times in this thread, but i don't think it carries enough bragging rights for the OP. she has said that she is looking for an area that 'sounds' impressive. whatever!

[Lovehound]

Originally Posted by katenik

el segundo has been recommended several times in this thread, but i don't think it carries enough bragging rights for the OP. she has said that she is looking for an area that 'sounds' impressive. whatever!

With a budget of $4,000 a month the OP could live very near the beach, like even walking distance. I'm not expert enough to tell if that's enough for actually on the beach or right across, like in Hermosa.

I'd put El Segundo a bit farther down the list, if for no other reason than the oil refineries.

[JTGJR]

Lovehound is right if the budget is really $4K. The problem is that Hermosa doesn't have it's own school district and it's a really funky town. Not funky-bad, just not funky-family-oriented like Manhattan, Redondo or El Segundo.

As for the refinery in El Segundo, that's really a non-issue. There are very rarely problems at Chevron and no major ones in the 16-years I've lived in the city. In fact, Chevron can take some responsibility for the quality of the schools. While many other school districts struggle, Chevron contributes a hefty amount to the El Segundo School District when budgets are tight. El Segundo is not anticipating any teacher cuts as a result of the California budget crunch. And, if I'm not mistaken, the City of Manhattan Beach has just coughed up some funds for MBUSD as well.

El Segundo's proximity to LAX is, most often, the more difficult thing to deal with. But it certainly has it's positives as well if you travel a lot.

[WinnieC]

Originally Posted by JTGJR

Lovehound is right if the budget is really $4K. The problem is that Hermosa doesn't have it's own school district and it's a really funky town. Not funky-bad, just not funky-family-oriented like Manhattan, Redondo or El Segundo.

As for the refinery in El Segundo, that's really a non-issue. There are very rarely problems at Chevron and no major ones in the 16-years I've lived in the city. In fact, Chevron can take some responsibility for the quality of the schools. While many other school districts struggle, Chevron contributes a hefty amount to the El Segundo School District when budgets are tight. El Segundo is not anticipating any teacher cuts as a result of the California budget crunch. And, if I'm not mistaken, the City of Manhattan Beach has just coughed up some funds for MBUSD as well.

El Segundo's proximity to LAX is, most often, the more difficult thing to deal with. But it certainly has it's positives as well if you travel a lot.

Yes,I have to agree with you the oil refineries have very little affect on the community. Hermosa is not exacly family oriented not exactly a place I would choose with kids. If you are choosing a community based on name value I think Manhattan Beach is your best option.I personally prefer El Segundo but to each their own.

[Charles R]

Forgot to say check out the schools some in Inglewood say they are terrible.
With nicer homes in Westchester and Playa del Rey parents may demand more there.