Best Place to live with a young child (Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs: low crime, home)

[primetime821]

Hi everyone,

I am thinking of taking a job in Boca Raton and moving my family down there from Chicago. We have a 3 year old child and are trying to figure out where the best place in that area is to live and raise a family. I am willing to commute up to 45 minutes if necassary. We are looking for a safe low crime area but one that also isnt a retirement community and has some things to do as my wife and I are only in our late 20's. Any help would be appreciated.

[TriMT7]

Boca Raton itself is a fine place to live. Low crime, a small downtown area, and close to many other entertainment and downtown districts, including Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach.

[garyhitchcock]

Just to the south of Boca Raton is the Parkland/Coral Springs area. This is not a retirement area and full of young families that moved there because of the neighborhoods and the schools. This article Parkland Lifestyle may give you a better insight into the area. Coral Springs is similar to Parkland however the home prices are lower.

[kkfeb2010]

We live in a neighborhood called Hidden Valley and we love it. Its a real neighborhood where everyone knows everyone and there are tons of kids and family activities. It is east boca and 5 mins from the beach and Atlantic Ave (which is the place to go for dining, concerts, craft fairs, holidays etc...).