Help me narrow down my choices please!!! (sales, apartment)

[eli0808]

ok. Thanks to all of you, I have now finally narrowed myself down to Arlington. But. being that I am not in D.C and have NO idea about these areas, I could really use some help deciding which was is best for me, my husband, and newborn. Out of these three streets/ zip codes,which would you guys say is the safest?

1) Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22201

2)South Walter Reed Drive
Arlington, VA 22204

3)South Jefferson Street
Arlington, VA 22204

I hear some people say the south (#s 2 and 3) are near the pike and have a rougher crowd. Any opinions on that? we are looking for a very safe area.

Thanks!!

[mlv311]

Those are broad generalizations. Without knowing what block of those streets you are looking at, it's hard to offer advice. Here is a link that maps recent crimes. It will help you determine how these areas compare on safety: Crime, Home Sales and Schools in DC, Maryland and Virginia - Local Explorer (washingtonpost.com)

[TheseGoTo11]

first - congratulations, I've lived here a long time and think you've made the right decision with Arlington

Of the 3 finalists, for safety and all the other topics you've raised I'd pick #1 - Lee Highway, easily

while it doesn't sound like your child will need kindergarten soon, keep in mind 22201 is also in a much better school district

[The Dissenter]

Originally Posted by eli0808

ok. Thanks to all of you, I have now finally narrowed myself down to Arlington. But. being that I am not in D.C and have NO idea about these areas, I could really use some help deciding which was is best for me, my husband, and newborn. Out of these three streets/ zip codes,which would you guys say is the safest?

1) Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22201

2)South Walter Reed Drive
Arlington, VA 22204

3)South Jefferson Street
Arlington, VA 22204

I hear some people say the south (#s 2 and 3) are near the pike and have a rougher crowd. Any opinions on that? we are looking for a very safe area.

Thanks!!

22201 by a mile!!!

[pcity]

#3 is probably going to be a bit rough. You also might want to brush up on your Spanish if you're moving there because that's what most of your neighbors will speak.

#2 could be rough or not so bad depending on exactly where it is but it's probably going to be at least a little edgy.

#1 is a safe neighborhood, and not that long a walk or bus ride to the Metro. I'd recommend it.

[soulquarian]

imo, every inch of arlington county is safe. don't let people scare you with their latino stories. it is not like langley park/takoma park in maryland. the vast majority are working men, not gang bangers. my friend just moved to arlington, right off columbia pike, and i think its a safe and beautiful area.

[akorosdc]

I agree with soulquarian. I have friends in S. Arlington, and none of us have ever had a problem. Yes, sometimes the guys joke about "taking a walk through Mexico" to get to the other friends' apartment, but crime-wise it's not bad at all. "Latino" (or immigrant, in general) does not equate crime.

[TheseGoTo11]

not just a question of crime, she's given a lot of detail about her needs, and Lee Highway is easily the best of the three given what she's looking for