Safety in Joliet Cathedral district (Glenwood, St. Johns: apartment complex, rental, houses)

[tutters]

Hi.

I am looking at a house in the 900 block of John Street. I'm wondering how safe that area is for a single woman living alone. I've heard ok things about the cathedral district but iffy things about the near west side.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[jamaicabound60565]

Aside from going to Joliet Catholic for about six months years ago and occasionally heading to the Casinos and bars downtown Joliet from time to time I dont know much about Joliet.

Personally however with the exception of the areas near Rt 59 and Caton Farm that are essentially plainfield I wouldn't live in Joliet. I know there's other decent areas besides this area but thats just my preference.

[MannheimMadman]

The only seedy areas on the near west side are behind St. Johns neighborhood- Evergreen Terrace. That's the Joliet housing projects.

Otherwise, be wary while in St. Pat's neighborhood. The rest is just fine. I graduated from University of St. Francis and lived in Joliet for a year afterwards. You'll be fine.

[Lavender3]

I live in a several unit rental house in the Cathedral District of Joliet and we've had a string of thug neighbors in our building, but it seems like our building may be the "bad" one on the block. Most of the houses are owner-occupied, well-kept, and the neighborhood generally seems safe. It is ethnically and economically diverse. I wouldn't buy east of Wilcox... but the 900 block of John seems like an okay spot.

[MannheimMadman]

Originally Posted by Lavender3

I live in a several unit rental house in the Cathedral District of Joliet and we've had a string of thug neighbors in our building, but it seems like our building may be the "bad" one on the block. Most of the houses are owner-occupied, well-kept, and the neighborhood generally seems safe. It is ethnically and economically diverse. I wouldn't buy east of Wilcox... but the 900 block of John seems like an okay spot.

Interesting that you say this, between the N/S W/E quadrant of Glenwood/Jefferson and Raynor/30 (Center) there are spectacular homes. I would not hesitate to live in the historic upper bluff area at all.

Although, I do understand the wariness as you approach center st and the apartment complex right there. I used to ride my bicycle around at night and there would be some thuggish looking kids hanging around; this was around 11 pm.