Howard, AA, or Frederick County? (Catonsville, Glen Burnie: violent crime, homes, schools)

[YKhtwdy]

Some personal criteria to help you answer (other counties/areas are acceptable if you think it overall qualifies).
-fair amount of ethnic diversity. Enough white people so that I wouldn't stick out as "that white lady" and enough non-whites so that people don't think of my husband as "that Asian dude" (half Asian and 1/4 Latino). Bonus points of there's a strong Latino community, because his family are native Spanish speakers, so our children will know it as well. I should say that my husband isn't as sensitive about racial representation as I am for him (and for our future children), so while I would prefer what's described above, a mainly white area that has most or all of the below would suffice as well.

-isn't sketchy. I know "sketchy" is subjective, so here's the rule of thumb: if you don't feel OK about a woman you care about walking around there alone at night, it's sketchy. If there's statistically low violent crime to speak of but a fair amount of theft and/or property damage, then it's "mildly sketchy". A place that's statistically low in all crime aspects is "safe" or "not sketchy". I know this is making things more black/white then they probably should be, but at least this way there's less confusion and debate of meaning in the comments, and you're free to elaborate as you like.

-I should mention that decent schools aren't a high priority, because I intend to have any children of mine home schooled.

-A place where 2 working class adults living together (60-80k combined gross income) can reasonably expect to afford a home 2-3 bedroom home.

-A strong liberal/Democrat community (ah yes, dreaded politics! I understand Frederick had a higher % that voted for Trump than the other 2 mentioned, but I assume the Southern area to have a relatively high amount of liberals since it borders MoCo, hence it gets thrown in).

-I would prefer not to stray too far from the BWI area.

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by YKhtwdy

-I would prefer not to stray too far from the BWI area.

Given your other criteria about affordability, I vote for Anne Arundel County, close to BWI. Check out Glen Burnie and Hanover.

Howard County would give you the diversity and liberal politics, but the affordability is the major issue. There are more affordable parts in Elkridge and Jessup.

Frederick is more "red state". I would only go there if it is convenient to a job.

[sunglo1]

I would say move Mexifornia! no more liberals please!!!!!

[YKhtwdy]

Originally Posted by sunglo1

I would say move Mexifornia! no more liberals please!!!!!

And I would say learn to exit a post if you're gonna be too bothered by any mentioning of politics to answer a question directly.

[YKhtwdy]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

Given your other criteria about affordability, I vote for Anne Arundel County, close to BWI. Check out Glen Burnie and Hanover.

Howard County would give you the diversity and liberal politics, but the affordability is the major issue. There are more affordable parts in Elkridge and Jessup.

Frederick is more "red state". I would only go there if it is convenient to a job.

Thank you so much!

[westsideboy]

Frederick city could work for you. The county is red tinged purple right now, but the city is more liberal and there are a lot of Spanish speakers there.

[papichulo2]

Originally Posted by sunglo1

I would say move Mexifornia! no more liberals please!!!!!

were u people come from lol?

[MidValleyDad]

Where do y'all work. If it is around BWI than Frederick is the longest commute for you. Also tends to be more conservative. Are you planning on dropping down to a single salary when you have kids ( I assume so if you will homeschool) That would affect your budget. I believe that may make Frederick at the fringe of your price range for an area that isn't 'sketchy' as you call it.

[YKhtwdy]

In all truth, this question is, as of now, a hypothetical question, but the answers may be useful in 5-ish years from now, if not less, so I'm asking to keep it in mind as I consider my options for the future.

[skeddy]

Catonsville