Are there any Atlanta transplants living in PG County? (Bowie: crime, how much)

[the resident09]

Originally Posted by Tim McDaniels Sr.

Thank you. I don't want to be around low life, black trash. Atlanta has a lot of that. It's unfortunate that blacks have very limited upscale communities largely due in part to the low life blacks ruining everything.

It causes non blacks to look negatively at the entire black race.

Which is the caveat when it comes to locating quality Black enclaves in any major city. The DC area just like in Atlanta you'll have to know where to look. I'll say overall DC has a larger upscale Black populace though.

DC proper is still home to Black professionals, but the gentrification has spread out the enclaves of Black wealth across the city more. Meaning if you'd like to be in a strong majority Black neighborhoods with the greatest urban amenities and way of life in the most vibrant/safe areas, you won't find it as easily as 25 years ago. Places like Ledroit Park, Gold Coast/ 16th street, even parts of Capitol Hill are all upscale, and were all much more "Black" in that era.

Check out this video on the "Gold Coast" in upper NW DC. Jesse Jackson used to own a residence there among others.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c_yutpWlug

All in all, Prince George's County is the premiere "upscale" Black wealth county in America. So you can find what you're looking for there, but even PG has poor public schools in some areas. There are good public schools in places like Bowie, Greenbelt. But a lot of the most "upscale" Blacks send their kids to private schools in PG.

As far as residential enclaves, the Largo, Kettering, Mitchellville, Lake Arbor, Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Woodmore central enclave of Prince George's County is as wealthy of a contiguous Black suburban enclave you could find, and it's all the way Black. You'll find Black mega churches just like in Atlanta, but for the level of wealth in the area, you have limited dining options and little night life action. People will drive to National Harbor, DC, Alexandria etc to hit up their favorite, or any of the premiere restaurants, amenities. Growing up I would drive over to Montgomery County too all the time, to either find a more diverse crowd, better restaurants, or just to see a different side of town with upscale amenities.

[Tim McDaniels Sr.]

This is the reply that I needed. Thank you.

It sounds like what you're saying is the black professionals are still in DC but it's a lot more diverse than before. That's okay too. As long as there is still a strong black professional presence in DC.

I like what you've said about PG as well. I would love in DC for a year than possibly move to PG to buy or build a home.

I'm perfectly fine with driving to other areas for dinning and shopping options. I do understand many of these communities are bedroom communities and the amenities may not be there

I have been strongly researching PG too.....I do like Bowie.

I'm 47 and without children and no plans to have any.

I also like the DC area because Atlanta is too much of a creative, entertainment environment more so than the professional polished environment in the DMV.

Thanks for the video.

Originally Posted by the resident09

Which is the caveat when it comes to locating quality Black enclaves in any major city. The DC area just like in Atlanta you'll have to know where to look. I'll say overall DC has a larger upscale Black populace though.

DC proper is still home to Black professionals, but the gentrification has spread out the enclaves of Black wealth across the city more. Meaning if you'd like to be in a strong majority Black neighborhoods with the greatest urban amenities and way of life in the most vibrant/safe areas, you won't find it as easily as 25 years ago. Places like Ledroit Park, Gold Coast/ 16th street, even parts of Capitol Hill are all upscale, and were all much more "Black" in that era.

Check out this video on the "Gold Coast" in upper NW DC. Jesse Jackson used to own a residence there among others.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c_yutpWlug

All in all, Prince George's County is the premiere "upscale" Black wealth county in America. So you can find what you're looking for there, but even PG has poor public schools in some areas. There are good public schools in places like Bowie, Greenbelt. But a lot of the most "upscale" Blacks send their kids to private schools in PG.

As far as residential enclaves, the Largo, Kettering, Mitchellville, Lake Arbor, Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Woodmore central enclave of Prince George's County is as wealthy of a contiguous Black suburban enclave you could find, and it's all the way Black. You'll find Black mega churches just like in Atlanta, but for the level of wealth in the area, you have limited dining options and little night life action. People will drive to National Harbor, DC, Alexandria etc to hit up their favorite, or any of the premiere restaurants, amenities. Growing up I would drive over to Montgomery County too all the time, to either find a more diverse crowd, better restaurants, or just to see a different side of town with upscale amenities.

[QuietOpinion]

You may end up looking around Upper Marlboro. While it's suburban, it's an upscale black majority area with growing developments such as gated communities with golf courses, restaurants and upper middle class black culture. My impression is that many black professionals have moved in that direction or even to farms on that side of DC. Closer in, I think Northeast DC may have established urban black communities.

The District has been changing a lot in recent times with large influxes of young people from different areas. There have been a lot of nice, new developments but the DC Waterfront while very new is no longer a black majority area based on recent observation. It is the site of a lot of growth so it still may be interesting to you for a year but I think you may be more interested in PG County because there are numerous new, upper middle class black majority neighborhoods. I would say that you might also consider Silver Spring which has a large Ethiopian community and a city vibe with a lot of culture.

I recommend visiting to see what works for you but I'd say that in NE DC or even along Georgia Ave going north you might find what you want if you don't want to go to PG. I'd say to check out the area around Nats Stadium because there is a lot of development around there even if it doesn't end up being a fit.

[Tim McDaniels Sr.]

Thank you for the in depth reply. I'll definitely put this i for to use.

Originally Posted by QuietOpinion

You may end up looking around Upper Marlboro. While it's suburban, it's an upscale black majority area with growing developments such as gated communities with golf courses, restaurants and upper middle class black culture. My impression is that many black professionals have moved in that direction or even to farms on that side of DC. Closer in, I think Northeast DC may have established urban black communities.

The District has been changing a lot in recent times with large influxes of young people from different areas. There have been a lot of nice, new developments but the DC Waterfront while very new is no longer a black majority area based on recent observation. It is the site of a lot of growth so it still may be interesting to you for a year but I think you may be more interested in PG County because there are numerous new, upper middle class black majority neighborhoods. I would say that you might also consider Silver Spring which has a large Ethiopian community and a city vibe with a lot of culture.

I recommend visiting to see what works for you but I'd say that in NE DC or even along Georgia Ave going north you might find what you want if you don't want to go to PG. I'd say to check out the area around Nats Stadium because there is a lot of development around there even if it doesn't end up being a fit.

[The Very Man Himself]

Urban Turf focuses mostly on DC but does some Md & Va too.

https://dc.urbanturf.com/neighborhoods

Typically in articles such as the one below, at the bottom, have links to similar articles they have done on other hoods. Not this one, must be down for maintenance. The daily email is a useful and quick read.

https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/bl...s-circle/18755

This may help too.
https://dc.urbanturf.com/pipeline

[Tim McDaniels Sr.]

Thanks. This is very helpful. For the sake of some, I hope DC has more initiatives in place to help encourage more affordable housing units. Doesn't seem like enough is being built.

Originally Posted by The Very Man Himself

Urban Turf focuses mostly on DC but does some Md & Va too.

https://dc.urbanturf.com/neighborhoods

Typically in articles such as the one below, at the bottom, have links to similar articles they have done on other hoods. Not this one, must be down for maintenance. The daily email is a useful and quick read.

https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/bl...s-circle/18755

This may help too.
https://dc.urbanturf.com/pipeline

[md911]

Originally Posted by Tim McDaniels Sr.

I'm debating whether to stay in Atlanta or relocate to the DMV- (PG or DC proper).

If you've moved from Atlanta to PG what has been your experience in PG thus far?

I moved from Atlanta to PG County. I enjoy living here. More things to do and closer to other cities to take day trips or weekend trips. I been here for almost 9 years now. Even though the cost of living is higher here, my salary is much higher than what it was in ATL. DM me.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by Tim McDaniels Sr.

Thank you. I don't want to be around low life, black trash. Atlanta has a lot of that. It's unfortunate that blacks have very limited upscale communities largely due in part to the low life blacks ruining everything.

It causes non blacks to look negatively at the entire black race.

Smh...

[Mos82]

Originally Posted by Tim McDaniels Sr.

I'm debating whether to stay in Atlanta or relocate to the DMV- (PG or DC proper).

If you've moved from Atlanta to PG what has been your experience in PG thus far?

Honestly what is your price point? Lots of areas to choose from based upon what you can afford.

[Tim McDaniels Sr.]

Originally Posted by Mos82

Honestly what is your price point? Lots of areas to choose from based upon what you can afford.

I plan to rent first and more than likely buy in pgc. $2,500 for rent. Preferably around middle to upper class bla k folks.