Is Elmhurst everything it looks to be in pictures? (Providence: middle-class, real estate)

[AnnieAustinJR]

Hello!
My family is moving to Providence in June. We are targeting the Elmhurst neighborhood due to its apparent family friendly vibe, walkable neighborhood, and mostly middle-class single family homes. We are moving from Tennessee and have 2 dogs and a 3-year-old so we are looking for a place that we can jump right in and meet some folks like us!
The homes we have found in Elmhurst seem to be what we are drawn to. We have considered suburbs like Barrington, Cranston, Warwick, East Greenwich, but like the proximity to the city in Elmhurst. We want to feel connected to the city as it will be brand new to us, but at the same time want a great family home for $300k and under.
We do not know anyone in Providence and just found this neighborhood on the internet by happenstance. So, all opinions good and bad are encouraged on Elmhurst neighborhood.
Thank you!

[mvpsharky]

Elmhurst is a nice neighborhood. Lots of amenities, close to downtown.

[independent man]

Originally Posted by AnnieAustinJR

Hello!
My family is moving to Providence in June. We are targeting the Elmhurst neighborhood due to its apparent family friendly vibe, walkable neighborhood, and mostly middle-class single family homes. We are moving from Tennessee and have 2 dogs and a 3-year-old so we are looking for a place that we can jump right in and meet some folks like us!
The homes we have found in Elmhurst seem to be what we are drawn to. We have considered suburbs like Barrington, Cranston, Warwick, East Greenwich, but like the proximity to the city in Elmhurst. We want to feel connected to the city as it will be brand new to us, but at the same time want a great family home for $300k and under.
We do not know anyone in Providence and just found this neighborhood on the internet by happenstance. So, all opinions good and bad are encouraged on Elmhurst neighborhood.
Thank you!

Elmhurst is a good choice for all of the reasons you mention. You can't top the neighborhood when it comes to real estate values. The current low inventory seller's market in Rhode Island remains hot for the most part, but Elmhurst has never really caught on fire, so it looks to be a good deal until that happens.

It is family friendly for all types of diverse families. While good public schools may be in short supply, there are local private options available. $250-$300,000 will find you fine houses which would cost twice as much on the popular East Side of Providence. Property taxes are relatively reasonable also.

Generally, people moving to RI from the south like it as long as they understand it is generally different from the south. It's a very blue state with progressive blue state sensibilities. Rhode Islanders are warm & friendly - in a genuine way, if you are also.