Forestville, Waldorf, or Crofton (Bowie, Fort Washington: houses, schools, quality of life)

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Originally Posted by Diva_Mommy

I currently live in a nice subdivision of older homes in Clinton, Md. I love the proximity to Cosca Park, shopping, and dining. We're a hop skip and a jump from DC and can easily commute to more shopping and dining in Waldorf. My husband is ready to build our dream home but, in Forestville. This would shorten our commutes but, I am worried about the neighborhood school quality and crime. Waldorf and Crofton are other prospects. Which area do you think is best if ranking were based on Education, Safety, and Commute to DC?

Diva Mommy: I am a concerned parent also Forestville would not be a wise choice to build a dream home. My professional opinion NO WAY. Sure the land is cheap but schools in Prince George's County are depressing. The most important factor to consider crime.

[rogerdoger]

Originally Posted by Diva_Mommy

I currently live in a nice subdivision of older homes in Clinton, Md. I love the proximity to Cosca Park, shopping, and dining. We're a hop skip and a jump from DC and can easily commute to more shopping and dining in Waldorf. My husband is ready to build our dream home but, in Forestville. This would shorten our commutes but, I am worried about the neighborhood school quality and crime. Waldorf and Crofton are other prospects. Which area do you think is best if ranking were based on Education, Safety, and Commute to DC?

There is no place to eat.

[rogerdoger]

PG and especially Foresthell has no place to eat no decent shopping and even the doctors have moved most of their offices

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Rmx Christina

Crofton is a very nice area....the high school I believe is Arundel High...?? Next to Crofton is Gambrills (extrememly nice) and Odenton (popular community is Piney Orchard).

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by RoadTripGurl

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I am sure my buddy Iscalder will comment soon but please, if you have kids do not move to Forestville! take it from someone who is a product of Forestville living as a teen, don't do it! High school was a zoo, cars were stolen all the time, high crime very undesirable area... Private school if you have to but trust me don't do it

LOL......why do I feel I'll be blamed for this !

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[quote=rogerdoger;4346416]PG and especially Foresthell has no place to eat no decent shopping and even the doctors have moved most of their offices[/QUOTE

What? Here are few restaurant choices located in PG COUNTY.


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Originally Posted by Diva_Mommy

I currently live in a nice subdivision of older homes in Clinton, Md. I love the proximity to Cosca Park, shopping, and dining. We're a hop skip and a jump from DC and can easily commute to more shopping and dining in Waldorf. My husband is ready to build our dream home but, in Forestville. This would shorten our commutes but, I am worried about the neighborhood school quality and crime. Waldorf and Crofton are other prospects. Which area do you think is best if ranking were based on Education, Safety, and Commute to DC?

Education and safety - Crofton. That's worth more than the commute distance, which I cannot say what the commute is like in rush hour from there.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by rogerdoger

PG and especially Foresthell has no place to eat no decent shopping and even the doctors have moved most of their offices

Yup ,and everywhere you go now there is crime.There are also some problems at the National Harbor Place.I know of one hotel having a hard time getting emplyees.

[Ex-Ithacan]

I lived and worked in Forestville for several years. My wife grew up in District Heights (next to Forestville). Stay away from Forestville. Waldorf is too crowded, Rt 5/301 super-slab sprawl. I think the Crofton area would be your best bet.

[lscalder]

You can also look into Clinton,Brandywine,Aquasco,Upper Marlboro.