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11-30-2008, 06:02 PM
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Is Los Angeles/Southern California a Good Place to Raise Children?
More than 20 years ago, when I was young, dumb and full of.......,I lived in LA. I absolutely loved it. I am from the East Coast, and lived there all my life. But I loved everything about Los Angeles. I loved the diversity, the weather, the friendliness of the people, the women - especially the women. Now I am married with preteen children. I am African American/Latino. My question is this. Is LA a good place to raise children? Where in Southern California is? Would I have to go north (Westlake Village?) or south (Laguna, Irvine, Newport Beach?) to get away from heavy gang influence? I used to know the area, but now am basically clueless. Where could I go in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernadino or Ventura Counties that would be diverse, safe and have good schools? Are housing prices still out of control there?
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11-30-2008, 06:38 PM
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Housing is still out of control. What is your budget (renting or buying) and things that are most important to you, to better assist you?
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11-30-2008, 06:44 PM
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This is probably the best place in the world to raise kids.... if you have money.
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11-30-2008, 06:54 PM
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Buying, I could go as high as $700,000 for a house. Things that are most important are safety, schools and diversity, in that order.
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11-30-2008, 06:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunil's Dad
Buying, I could go as high as $700,000 for a house. Things that are most important are safety, schools and diversity, in that order.
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In this market, I think you will do ok. You have alot of options available to you. |
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11-30-2008, 07:00 PM
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Like almost anyplace, it has it's good and bad things when coming to raise children.
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11-30-2008, 07:00 PM
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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I really like San Diego. LA is great, but I think San Diego has a lot to offer for raising a family.
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11-30-2008, 07:04 PM
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Interesting comments so far.....what would be the best areas? Again, I need safety (from the criminals AND the cops), great schools, a diverse environment (or at least a tolerant one).
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11-30-2008, 07:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunil's Dad
Interesting comments so far.....what would be the best areas? Again, I need safety (from the criminals AND the cops), great schools, a diverse environment (or at least a tolerant one).
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Look into South Pasadena, |
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11-30-2008, 07:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunil's Dad
Interesting comments so far.....what would be the best areas? Again, I need safety (from the criminals AND the cops), great schools, a diverse environment (or at least a tolerant one).
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Safety from the cops? |
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