Relocating to STL from Denver (St. Charles, Benton: rental, high crime, house)

[lollydurand]

Originally Posted by aragx6

I still think those numbers are a little gracious -- downtown STL to the 5th street exit in St. Charles (which would essentially be as close as is possible) is still more than 25 miles. And of course, St. Charles is a huge place and that might push the 30-minute commute a bit.

If you share exactly where he'll be working, we could probably give you a better idea of the daily commute to expect.

However, most of the neighborhoods you'd look at if you headed west won't really save you all that much time because I-70 out of downtown would be such a straight shot. Even living in the Loop (a neighborhood that straddles the St. Louis City/University City line) would only save you maybe 5 miles. You're best off looking for the neighborhood you like best.

So if it were me, I'd look at: Downtown, Central West End and the Loop. I love Soulard and Tower Grove South as well, but those will likely push you over that 30-minute limit. Then again you could get a large, gorgeous apartment in Tower Grove for your $1,000 budget, so that might change your thinking somewhat.

Thanks for your reply! Problem is, I'm being recruited for a school that isn't built yet. It is going to be opening in June. I seem to have misplaced the address but I know it is on 5th street. I can't find where I wrote down the zipcode but the last time I google mapped it, it said it was in St Charles as opposed to St Louis.

[aragx6]

Well anything on 5th shouldn't be too bad! Also, sorry I misread your original post -- it's you who'll be commuting!

[lollydurand]

Ok I finally got the exact address down which is 1500 S 5th St, St Charles 63303

[aragx6]

^Being so close off of the highway is the best news for your commute you could have. Any central city neighborhood you'd want will be a fine commute -- right there at 1/2 hour.

[lollydurand]

Awesome. Thanks so much!

[Dawn10am]

I'd go with the usual suspects: CWE, Downtown, Soulard, Tower Grove South, University City, Clayton, Maplewood. Luckily St. Louis has no shortage of urban, walkable neighborhoods

[Brickmama]

The world is yours. I would visit some neighborhoods and check back in with us and we can answer any questions.

[lollydurand]

Thanks everyone! You've been most helpful!

[lollydurand]

Michigan Neighborhood...thoughts?

[inahandbasket]

Originally Posted by lollydurand

Michigan Neighborhood...thoughts?

I've never heard of that neighborhood.... Where is it?