Where to live in Frederick? (Ballenger Creek, Brunswick: apartment complex, for rent, how much)

[GatorMomof2girls]

Can anyone tell me which parts of Frederick Country are the best to live in? I have two young children so I'm looking for a safe, family friendly area. We will be renting. Any information on areas to avoid would also be helpful.
Thank you

[mamaecho]

Hello!
May I suggest checking out frederickmommies.com? It's a forum (free!) for moms in Frederick Co! It's a great source of support

Anyway, secondly, I would avoid anywhere off of 40. There are gangs, drugs, just not nice stuff. It may *look* nice but I'd avoid it.

I would check out Ballenger Creek area, there is a great apartment complex that has really nice floor plans... We checked them out at one point:
Mountain Glen Apartments Frederick, MD - Apartments for Rent in Frederick Maryland

I would also suggest looking in the outskirts of Frederick, depending on where you/your husband is working.. including but not limited to Thurmount, Brunswick, Myersville, New Market (New Market is beautiful!), Urbana, Middletown.. Depending on how much you want to spend. Any of those outer towns are for the most part quiet and safe. There were some strong armed breakins in Urbana a few years ago (maybe last year I don't remember) but overall still pretty safe... Depending on what you want out of your community some of those may work for you, but others may not (how close do you want to be to stores, etc). Spring Ridge is a nice community within Frederick.. very beautiful homes.

I would also stay away from downtown Frederick. It's a fabulous place to visit, but is very hit or miss depending on what street you are on as far as living there. Anywhere around Baker Park is going to be expensive but BEAUTIFUL!

[GatorMomof2girls]

Originally Posted by mamaecho

Hello!
May I suggest checking out frederickmommies.com? It's a forum (free!) for moms in Frederick Co! It's a great source of support

Anyway, secondly, I would avoid anywhere off of 40. There are gangs, drugs, just not nice stuff. It may *look* nice but I'd avoid it.

I would check out Ballenger Creek area, there is a great apartment complex that has really nice floor plans... We checked them out at one point:
Mountain Glen Apartments Frederick, MD - Apartments for Rent in Frederick Maryland

I would also suggest looking in the outskirts of Frederick, depending on where you/your husband is working.. including but not limited to Thurmount, Brunswick, Myersville, New Market (New Market is beautiful!), Urbana, Middletown.. Depending on how much you want to spend. Any of those outer towns are for the most part quiet and safe. There were some strong armed breakins in Urbana a few years ago (maybe last year I don't remember) but overall still pretty safe... Depending on what you want out of your community some of those may work for you, but others may not (how close do you want to be to stores, etc). Spring Ridge is a nice community within Frederick.. very beautiful homes.

I would also stay away from downtown Frederick. It's a fabulous place to visit, but is very hit or miss depending on what street you are on as far as living there. Anywhere around Baker Park is going to be expensive but BEAUTIFUL!

Thank you! I will definitely check out the forum as well.

[nmlmom]

It depends on the price range that you want to spend and what you like to do as a family. I live in Frederick with my husband and my 7 y/o son so I can definitely help if you want the assistance.

[Zixouh]

I have family who have lived in the Ballenger creek/Buckeystown area for 10+ years and have had no complaints. It's a nice area for the most part and is close to several public schools.