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Originally Posted by FebruaryGirl
Hello single female in her mid twenties. I've done my fair share of research on the RI forum. I saw a thread were someone was comparing Providence neighborhoods to Buffalo.
I currently live south of Boston and frequent many places that are considered "hood" like Brockton, Mattapan, Dorchester (blue hill ave part), use to work in Chelsea . I'm also familiar with the Springfield "hoods".
Not once have I ever felt threatened for my life. So my question is , does Pawtucket compare to any of the MA cities I've listed?
As for Central Falls... What MA city would you compare it to?
I'm asking because these are the two areas I'm considering moving to. I know on here they get a bad rep but i would like to get an idea what towns would you compare these two cities to?
Here's the list of options:
Lawrence
Brockton
Chelsea
Mattapan
Dorchester
Roxbury (Dudley station area)
Springfield
Lynn
Oh, Dahhllling, you simply must not waste your time any further. The thought of considering any of these places, why, it simply gives me the chills. Why, if you feel safe in one of those, oh what did you call them, those "hoods", why, you have simply been conditioned to feel that way. They are simply not safe, I tell you. Not safe! And please, dear, please be careful. It is not like me to speak poorly of a place or a person, but in this case I will make a personal exception just for you, to protect you. I do this out of the kindness of my heart and I assure you my knowledge is superior to that of any other. You never know what kind of disreputable persons, if you know what I mean, might mislead you about a place. Why, it's the internet!
You must listen to me. Do not, under any circumstances, consider the places you are considering. If you must sully yourself by living in Rhode Island, especially those places, I simply don't know what will become of you.
I don't wanna get into too much detail about why I'm moving but it's necessary to say the least .
My budget is no more than $800 . I've looked at all areas along route 1 / 95 and the Attleboro still is about $900+
I don't want to say what town I'm from to keep anonymity but I'm from a predominant black town south of Boston which is middle class. I frequented "the hood" because my families friends and churches were there. I'm black btw
I have a college degree and would like to move away from these parts but it seems like the areas I truly would want to live in ... East prov / oak hill , or Dedham west Hyde park in MA are so pricey .
Any recommendations ? Should I just do house share ?
I don't wanna get into too much detail about why I'm moving but it's necessary to say the least .
My budget is no more than $800 . I've looked at all areas along route 1 / 95 and the Attleboro still is about $900+
I don't want to say what town I'm from to keep anonymity but I'm from a predominant black town south of Boston which is middle class. I frequented "the hood" because my families friends and churches were there. I'm black btw
I have a college degree and would like to move away from these parts but it seems like the areas I truly would want to live in ... East prov / oak hill , or Dedham west Hyde park in MA are so pricey .
Any recommendations ? Should I just do house share ?
East Providence should not be out of your range, and that is a place I might consider. Do you mean the East Side of Providence? Well yes, that is more pricy.
East Providence should not be out of your range, and that is a place I might consider. Do you mean the East Side of Providence? Well yes, that is more pricy.
What's the difference between east providence and the east side? I thought those were the same lol
What's the difference between east providence and the east side? I thought those were the same lol
No the "East Side" is an area of the city of Providence (ie. Dorchester to Boston), while East Providence is a separate city (as Quincy is for example).
I don't wanna get into too much detail about why I'm moving but it's necessary to say the least .
My budget is no more than $800 . I've looked at all areas along route 1 / 95 and the Attleboro still is about $900+
I don't want to say what town I'm from to keep anonymity but I'm from a predominant black town south of Boston which is middle class. I frequented "the hood" because my families friends and churches were there. I'm black btw
I have a college degree and would like to move away from these parts but it seems like the areas I truly would want to live in ... East prov / oak hill , or Dedham west Hyde park in MA are so pricey .
Any recommendations ? Should I just do house share ?
There may be some areas in Warwick and Cranston, or North Providence that would be fine for you. However, $800/mo. is low for anywhere in RI. Best wishes to you.
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Originally Posted by FebruaryGirl
Hello single female in her mid twenties. I've done my fair share of research on the RI forum. I saw a thread were someone was comparing Providence neighborhoods to Buffalo.
I currently live south of Boston and frequent many places that are considered "hood" like Brockton, Mattapan, Dorchester (blue hill ave part), use to work in Chelsea . I'm also familiar with the Springfield "hoods".
Not once have I ever felt threatened for my life. So my question is , does Pawtucket compare to any of the MA cities I've listed?
As for Central Falls... What MA city would you compare it to?
I'm asking because these are the two areas I'm considering moving to. I know on here they get a bad rep but i would like to get an idea what towns would you compare these two cities to?
Did you choose Pawtucket and Central Falls because of proximity to the area you know now? Is it safe to say you don't want to be too far from the places you frequent in Mattapan, Dorchester, and Brockton?
I would choose Pawtucket over Central Falls, but I haven't spent significant time in Central Falls so caveat lector. I know Pawtucket much better, and many parts of it are fine, in spite of what some here claim. There is a poster here by the name of MP775 who lives in Pawtucket and seems to have the most on the ground knowledge about Pawtucket out of all the posters here. Maybe they'll chime in...
Is $800 your budget for rent only, or all in? I think $800 plus utilities could get you a great one bedroom in Oak Hill; the problem is that most of the apartments are 3-beds in multifamily houses. There is a one bed on Zillow right now for $600 at 459 East Avenue. You could also look at the area between Blodgett Avenue and Main Street south of Sayles Avenue, which isn't as "nice" as much of Oak Hill but is close to Hope Artiste Village with lots of young people, stuff to do, and a short R-Line ride (from Main Street) to downtown Providence.
None of Pawtucket is as "hood" as Mattapan or Dorchester (and I have no problem walking around either). Safety in the less desirable neighborhoods is less of a concern than dealing with less desirable housing stock and landlords. Much of the city is also bound to have fewer single people, less to do in the neighborhood, and less frequent public transportation (if that's important to you).
Pawtucket has had online crime mapping for a while. See here https://www.raidsonline.com/ and choose RI-Pawtucket from the city list. The eastern and western ends of the city tend to fare better, while downtown, Broadway, and the areas between I-95 and Pawtucket Ave. can be considered rough. I wouldn't rule out Pawtucket but do consider surrounding cities and towns which are more suburban and will have lower crime (Central Falls and Providence being the exception to that).
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It is not like me to speak poorly of a place or a person, but in this case I will make a personal exception just for you, to protect you. I do this out of the kindness of my heart and I assure you my knowledge is superior to that of any other. You never know what kind of disreputable persons, if you know what I mean, might mislead you about a place. Why, it's the internet! 
