How do you guys feel about South Denton/Corinth areas? (Dallas: house, transfer)

[Dashakhs]

Wife and I are finally ready to move to the area after years. Given some budgetary realities, our actual goals of FM, HV, etc are likely slimmer now than they were a couple years ago and we see more realistic possibilities popping up on the South Denton/Corinth areas more frequently---anywhere from around McNair Elementary east toward the freeway and even past it, into the Corinth/Lake Dallas side though we don't want LDISD.

I work from home and will continue to, and wife doesn't have to go into an office per se but she will have to drive around, once or twice a week into West Dallas (not necessarily at standard rush hour hours but not necessarily not). At least it would be a one freeway drive pretty much. Driving will stink for her but we've resigned ourselves to it because we want to live in the Denton County areas due to safety, cleanliness, laid back, family-oriented, lower taxes etc. Priorities are safety/location, schools for future kids and resale value down the line, areas that will hold value/quality/level regardless of any economic downturn, and just the friendliness and easygoing nature that is different from our respective hometowns.

What would say the "outlook" is in this area? We know Hickory Creek Rd has had some major construction projects happening. Are those almost done? How, if at all, has the area changed over the course of the last couple years of chaos? Any increase in dumb quality of life ruining garbage like stealing cat converters, break-ins, package thieves, people constantly setting off fireworks and being inconsiderate with music? In my current area, it's all of that and more serious offenses on the strong upswing unfortunately. In general, positive or negative developments? Schools improving or weakening? We know that McNair is not as nice as Hawk, for example. Is it maintaining its feel while still developing value? Do you guys who live around there feel more comfortable going north for Denton stuff or do you go south to Highland Village and FM to do your shopping, etc? We know the Dallas-side suburbs have built out way more significantly, but are these areas "done" and the next growth will be Sanger, Krum, Ponder, etc? How are the services in this area? Denton PD, the post office quality, fire department, etc?

We do enjoy the "truer" Corinth more than the "Dentinth" (as can best be described) areas to the west of it from our now-many visits and stays to the region.

Any insight helps!

[20Hope20]

I'm partial to locations providing short work commute and quick access to everything a metroplex has to offer but your mileage may vary. Its a personal preference. I may make an exception for a lakeside house there.

[ChristieP]

The savings on property taxes will quickly be overshadowed by the expense of gas/tolls from that longer commute. I would not want to have to use the I-35E bridge over Lake Lewisville on a daily basis.

[TeamLynn]

Great area....traffic on the bridge can be a challenge, but not as much as it used to be before the reno and expansion. Depends on the hours you travel...most of the day is fine, but like any place can get busier at typical work hour commute.
All the negatives you mention can be anywhere in the Metroplex....and things do happen occasionally.

[Dashakhs]

Originally Posted by TeamLynn

Great area....traffic on the bridge can be a challenge, but not as much as it used to be before the reno and expansion. Depends on the hours you travel...most of the day is fine, but like any place can get busier at typical work hour commute.
All the negatives you mention can be anywhere in the Metroplex....and things do happen occasionally.

That's good to hear and certainly understood. Do you think that population-wise, the eccentricities and 18-35 populations of "actual Denton" population seep into this area or would you say they're more of an extension of areas south of it like FM, HV, Lantana? We are young and in that demographic, we just prefer family life more than anything.

[Radraiderz2004]

Originally Posted by Dashakhs

Wife and I are finally ready to move to the area after years. Given some budgetary realities, our actual goals of FM, HV, etc are likely slimmer now than they were a couple years ago and we see more realistic possibilities popping up on the South Denton/Corinth areas more frequently---anywhere from around McNair Elementary east toward the freeway and even past it, into the Corinth/Lake Dallas side though we don't want LDISD.

I work from home and will continue to, and wife doesn't have to go into an office per se but she will have to drive around, once or twice a week into West Dallas (not necessarily at standard rush hour hours but not necessarily not). At least it would be a one freeway drive pretty much. Driving will stink for her but we've resigned ourselves to it because we want to live in the Denton County areas due to safety, cleanliness, laid back, family-oriented, lower taxes etc. Priorities are safety/location, schools for future kids and resale value down the line, areas that will hold value/quality/level regardless of any economic downturn, and just the friendliness and easygoing nature that is different from our respective hometowns.

What would say the "outlook" is in this area? We know Hickory Creek Rd has had some major construction projects happening. Are those almost done? How, if at all, has the area changed over the course of the last couple years of chaos? Any increase in dumb quality of life ruining garbage like stealing cat converters, break-ins, package thieves, people constantly setting off fireworks and being inconsiderate with music? In my current area, it's all of that and more serious offenses on the strong upswing unfortunately. In general, positive or negative developments? Schools improving or weakening? We know that McNair is not as nice as Hawk, for example. Is it maintaining its feel while still developing value? Do you guys who live around there feel more comfortable going north for Denton stuff or do you go south to Highland Village and FM to do your shopping, etc? We know the Dallas-side suburbs have built out way more significantly, but are these areas "done" and the next growth will be Sanger, Krum, Ponder, etc? How are the services in this area? Denton PD, the post office quality, fire department, etc?

We do enjoy the "truer" Corinth more than the "Dentinth" (as can best be described) areas to the west of it from our now-many visits and stays to the region.

Any insight helps!

As someone who grew up in this area I would personally recommend Shady Shores and the portion of Corinth north of Corinth Pkwy and South of W Shady Shores Rd. The homes aren't on top of each other and the neighbors are friendly. The zoned Denton ISD schools are great. Olive Stephens Elementary and Bettye Myers Middle are in your backyard and have plenty of parental involvement. Ryan High is a friendly and very diverse campus with great football and band programs. Never met a mean soul during my four years. The teachers are very caring as if they were your own parents. When the kids get older NCTC Corinth is also right nextdoor. I would personally steer away from the western area of Corinth zoned to Guyer HS. It's a bigger school and has had some issues for the past couple of years. Also don't feel pressured by other parents to send your kids to Lake Dallas schools. My parents always got the whole speel from Lake Dallas parents about how "ghetto" the Ryan feeder schools were. Another area I would recommend is Pecan Creek in Denton just north of Shady Shores.

[Dashakhs]

Thanks for the insights!!

Would you only shy away from the western area zoned to guyer because of that? Or for any other reasons?

Will keep an eye on the area between Corinth Parkway and Shady Shores though a quick look and it's a little too much for the budget.

[Radraiderz2004]

Originally Posted by Dashakhs

Thanks for the insights!!

Would you only shy away from the western area zoned to guyer because of that? Or for any other reasons?

Will keep an eye on the area between Corinth Parkway and Shady Shores though a quick look and it's a little too much for the budget.

The Guyer feeder tends to be less diverse racially and socio-economically than the other areas of Denton ISD. I've known a good chunk of kids who've transferred to Ryan because of the rampant bullying and bigotry problems among the students. The campus also has a problem with kids acting snobby especially to individuals perceived to be of lower income. The Guyer student sections favorite activity was always to yell slurs at our team and band for football games. Not a good look. Academically it's very strong but the campus culture kills the rest of the experience.

[Radraiderz2004]

Originally Posted by Dashakhs

Thanks for the insights!!

Would you only shy away from the western area zoned to guyer because of that? Or for any other reasons?

Will keep an eye on the area between Corinth Parkway and Shady Shores though a quick look and it's a little too much for the budget.

The west Corinth area is nice. But being zoned to Guyer is the dealbreaker