Warren, Ohio info? (Youngstown, Niles, Girard: high crime, neighborhoods, school districts)

[Griffis]

Hello, all. I did a search but didn't see much information from people who live in or are familiar with Warren, Ohio near the PA border. It seems to have a fairly high crime index pre the city data page, but I'd love to hear any thoughts from Warrenites (Warrenians?)

It seems like a decent sized town. I have children so I am concerned about crime and schools. We also like lots of outdoors stuff. Any forests or mountains nearby?

I am considering putting in for a job there but wanted to see what you good folks thought about the place.

Thanks!

[htlong]

I Would Imagine That As In Most Cities The Crime Is Mostly In The Urban Area.
Warren Has Many Nice Suburbs ,paintballer Could More Than Likely Have The Info You Need.
I Woked There 30 Yrs Ago And Drove Through It 5 Years Ago And Was Impressed With The Up Grades Of The City Area

[pasharon]

warren has around 45,000 people maybe? there in the process of building all new schools.there will be 4 new k-8 buildings of which 1 will be ready next fall.there also in the process of building a new high school w hich will be ready in fall of 2008.

[paintballer1708]

Like pasharon said it is building a lot of new schools in the area. The suburbs of Niles, Hubbard, and Mcdonald are all very nice. Warren has a good school system too. Warren JFK is an awesome school. Warren has a nice downtown area. There really isnt much to worry about in Warren. Its much better than it's sister city Youngstown.

[pasharon]

i believe niles is in the planning stage for new schools? right outside of warren on the west end is leavittsburg. they just opened new schools a year ago. its the labrae school district.

[ballerinalizz]

I live and work in Warren. the school districts are pretty well ranked. The Champion school district about 10 miles out of warren is ranked one of the highest in the state. as for crime it depends on where you reside in warren ( the southwest side is pretty rough) townships like Howland, Girard, newton Falls, Champiom all have good schools and atmoshperes for family. the downsizing of the Delphi corproration has hit the area somewhat but its a strong community and I love it. Hope this helps.

[ballerinalizz]

It also should be told that warren JFK is a private school that costs alot to go there. the surrounding schools are just as good.

[pasharon]

jfks tuition is $3800 and its not in the best of neighborhoods.

[paintballer1708]

Wow, i had no idea JFK was a private school. You learn something new everyday. Its a huge school. How many go there?

[pasharon]

jfk is a small school.there D5 in football where theres 6 classes and D3 in basketball where theres 4 classes.warren harding is a bigD1 school.