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the title says it all. is zip code 27703 safe? part of it are, parts aren't? what do you mean by safe? and is it "subjective" (meaning it's not that safe) or "objective" (meaning all would agree it's generally safe)?
For the most part it's safe. We considered living out there, but there is only one neighborhood I cared for (Grove Park) and decided against that side of town b/c I just didn't get that community feel (same reason we decided against Morrisville). But that was just my personal feeling. Great prices and it's growing, so it's a great time to buy out there. I really wouldn't worry about 27703 in general. I think the unsafe areas are pretty obvious.
I always hate zipcode posts (smiles). It depends on what part of 27703. You have the two extremes of ghetto fabulous and generic suburbia all in one zipcode. If you stay out of the ghetto, you "should" be safer. What specific part of 27703 are you interested in? Maybe I can help you steer clear.
As the above poster said. There are different parts to zip codes that range in difference greatly. Are you searching for homes based on zip codes? If you are I am sure you are leaving out lots of great oppurtunities. How about this, "Is ________ (insert neighborhood name or streets) considered safe."
Now to answer your question. I live in 27703 in Grove Park. I love where I live and haven't been killed yet, so I would consider it safe based on those standards.
Some parts pf 27703 are actually considered part of North Raleigh and includes nice suburban neighborhoods (Harington Pines and Bennington). There are other areas of that zipcode that I would stay out of as much as possible.
I love the whole "is this area safe" question. Safety is such an individualistic thing. What one person sees as a safe situation another may not. If you are curious about the types of crimes that take place in a neighborhood you are considering buying in the best option is to do what sll3454 suggested, contact the town/city police department and ask for a call log for the neighborhood in question. You will be able to see what type of calls the police have responded to in the area. Other than that, go ride through the neighborhood at different times of the day...how does it make YOU feel? Do YOU feel safe? In all honesty does it really matter what other people say about the neighborhood you're looking at? If so, why would a perfect strangers' opinion carry such weight with one of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life? Just some food for thought.
I love the whole "is this area safe" question. Safety is such an individualistic thing. What one person sees as a safe situation another may not. If you are curious about the types of crimes that take place in a neighborhood you are considering buying in the best option is to do what sll3454 suggested, contact the town/city police department and ask for a call log for the neighborhood in question. You will be able to see what type of calls the police have responded to in the area. Other than that, go ride through the neighborhood at different times of the day...how does it make YOU feel? Do YOU feel safe? In all honesty does it really matter what other people say about the neighborhood you're looking at? If so, why would a perfect strangers' opinion carry such weight with one of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life? Just some food for thought.
There is a lot of truth in this post. In my opinion, I don't feel safe anywhere in Durham. I don't like Durham. I try my best to avoid Durham. Obviously I know there are a few areas of Durham that are safe but having lived in Raleigh for 32 years I generalize Durham as being a dangerous place and "one giant ghetto". I know a lot of other NC natives who will agree. So, yes, it is subjective on you as a person and what you consider as safe. There are a lot of Durham residents who moved from real dumps who think of Durham as a paradise and wouldn't think twice about walking alone through the streets. Not me.
Again, those statements are just my opinion.
There is a lot of truth in this post. In my opinion, I don't feel safe anywhere in Durham. I don't like Durham. I try my best to avoid Durham. Obviously I know there are a few areas of Durham that are safe but having lived in Raleigh for 32 years I generalize Durham as being a dangerous place and "one giant ghetto". I know a lot of other NC natives who will agree. So, yes, it is subjective on you as a person and what you consider as safe. There are a lot of Durham residents who moved from real dumps who think of Durham as a paradise and wouldn't think twice about walking alone through the streets. Not me.
Again, those statements are just my opinion.
With all do respect, your opinion is quite narrow minded. Raleigh has some very nice areas as well as some rough ones too. Maybe you should learn more about a place by actually visiting it instead of formulating an opinion off of what you hear on the news & generalizing. Any city that has poverty, drugs, etc. will have crime and the last time I checked Raleigh has all of that. Also, the little jab about how people who moved from real dumps finding Durham to be a paradise sounds silly. I can guarantee you that there are people who feel the same way when they come from similar environments to live in Raleigh's not so flashy neigborhoods.
As the above poster said. There are different parts to zip codes that range in difference greatly. Are you searching for homes based on zip codes? If you are I am sure you are leaving out lots of great oppurtunities. How about this, "Is ________ (insert neighborhood name or streets) considered safe."
Now to answer your question. I live in 27703 in Grove Park. I love where I live and haven't been killed yet, so I would consider it safe based on those standards.
Exactly what I was goign to say. I live in GP as well.
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There is a lot of truth in this post. In my opinion, I don't feel safe anywhere in Durham. I don't like Durham. I try my best to avoid Durham. Obviously I know there are a few areas of Durham that are safe but having lived in Raleigh for 32 years I generalize Durham as being a dangerous place and "one giant ghetto". I know a lot of other NC natives who will agree. So, yes, it is subjective on you as a person and what you consider as safe. There are a lot of Durham residents who moved from real dumps who think of Durham as a paradise and wouldn't think twice about walking alone through the streets. Not me.
Again, those statements are just my opinion.
Ignorance is bliss isn't it? Your generalization is completely based on nothing but ignorance. Please stop posting stuff like this so people that want to consider durham are not turned away by somebody that has no clue about the area. I moved from one of the nicest parts of Cary to Durham, so trust me, I did not move from a real dump, and I love Durham.
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and is it "subjective" (meaning it's not that safe) or "objective" (meaning all would agree it's generally safe)?
