East Tampa Neighborhoods (Brandon, Seminole, Seffner: apartment, rental, crime)

[Stonelis]

I'm considering a move to the Tampa area. I could transfer through my current employer which is located in the 33605 zip in the area of Adamo Dr and N. 50th st. Could anyone recommend some safe neighborhoods. I tried researching this and it appears there are quite a few "Bad" areas around there. I'm married, no children, mid 40's. Looking to initially rent, preferably a single home, but realize I may need start with an apartment Thanks for any help

[kyle19125]

East Tampa isn't the nicest area. The easiest commute to a better neighborhood would be a city neighborhood to the west versus a suburban location to the east, as you would be caught up in the masses of traffic headed toward Brandon to the east or the northern 'burbs at the end of the day, and vice versa in the morning. Commuting to/from the west would place you against the flow of traffic. Not knowing your rental budget, I'd recommend the Seminole Heights neighborhood. The areas to the west of I-275/Florida Ave are best. Nicely restored two bedroom bungalows rent in the $800-$900 per month range.

Seminole Heights, Tampa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

East Tampa isn't the nicest area. The easiest commute to a better neighborhood would be a city neighborhood to the west versus a suburban location to the east, as you would be caught up in the masses of traffic headed toward Brandon to the east or the northern 'burbs at the end of the day, and vice versa in the morning. Commuting to/from the west would place you against the flow of traffic. Not knowing your rental budget, I'd recommend the Seminole Heights neighborhood. The areas to the west of I-275/Florida Ave are best. Nicely restored two bedroom bungalows rent in the $800-$900 per month range.

Seminole Heights, Tampa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Good advice - ^^ - I would second the recommendation.

[phonelady61]

Very Bad neighborhoods full of crime and drugs and if you live in that area guaranteed you will get broke into or your yard will be raided and they will even steal your bbq !!! yes my friend I said bbq grill . I lived in that area for 6 months right off of MLK blvd and yes they stole my bbq grill and my lawn mower that I accidently left out the night before . Like i said that area is full of crime and grime. look elsewhere maybe brandon or seffner . Good luck to you .

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by phonelady61

Very Bad neighborhoods full of crime and drugs and if you live in that area guaranteed you will get broke into or your yard will be raided and they will even steal your bbq !!! yes my friend I said bbq grill . I lived in that area for 6 months right off of MLK blvd and yes they stole my bbq grill and my lawn mower that I accidently left out the night before . Like i said that area is full of crime and grime. look elsewhere maybe brandon or seffner . Good luck to you .

Gasp! A stolen BBQ/Lawnmower?? Was the FBI notified?
Sorry for your poor experience but that doesn't speak to the area in general. I'm pretty sure that an area with an average household income of $48K, a projected 6% population growth rate over the next few years, where 50% of the population has a 4-year degree of higher, and is 70% owner occupied housing is probably not best described as an area "full of crime and grime". If one wants to isolate themselves from society, by all means a gated cookie-cutter community in Seffner/Brandon accessed via traffic clogged highways is probably the way to go.

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

Gasp! A stolen BBQ/Lawnmower?? Was the FBI notified?
Sorry for your poor experience but that doesn't speak to the area in general. I'm pretty sure that an area with an average household income of $48K, a projected 6% population growth rate over the next few years, where 50% of the population has a 4-year degree of higher, and is 70% owner occupied housing is probably not best described as an area "full of crime and grime". If one wants to isolate themselves from society, by all means a gated cookie-cutter community in Seffner/Brandon accessed via traffic clogged highways is probably the way to go.

heh - you couldn't PAY me to live in Brandon - ugh

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

heh - you couldn't PAY me to live in Brandon - ugh

Ditto

[TB Fla]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

Gasp! A stolen BBQ/Lawnmower?? Was the FBI notified?
Sorry for your poor experience but that doesn't speak to the area in general. I'm pretty sure that an area with an average household income of $48K, a projected 6% population growth rate over the next few years, where 50% of the population has a 4-year degree of higher, and is 70% owner occupied housing is probably not best described as an area "full of crime and grime". If one wants to isolate themselves from society, by all means a gated cookie-cutter community in Seffner/Brandon accessed via traffic clogged highways is probably the way to go.

I think she was talking about East Tampa, not Seminole heights.

[Stonelis]

Thanks for all the advice. The seminole heights area looks like a good area to check out. My rental budget qwould be $1200 max. Thanks again!

[phonelady61]

Originally Posted by TB Fla

I think she was talking about East Tampa, not Seminole heights.

Yes I was talking about east Tampa because 50th St and Adamo are East Tampa not Seminole Heights . Thanks at least someone read the whole response .