2007-09-04 14:48:53 · 5 answers · asked by josh d 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
No. Homes are not grouped by socioeconomic status, but you can search crime records through your local police department.
The practice you are referring to is "redlining" and it's been illegal to do that in real estate for well over 30 years now.
2007-09-04 14:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the others said, the local police department will have types of crimes committed in THAT district. They will not provide street names etc., but at least you will know the general surrounding area.
Drive the neighborhood at night, do you see things you don't like? Roll your windows down, go about 5 blocks in all 4 directions. Check the schools (if you have children) and then drive the neighborhood in the day time (when you would be commuting to work). These tasks should give you an indication, IF the neighborhood is suitable for YOU.
If you get the opportunity look at the neighbors. They can make the BEST neighborhood and nightmare.
Hope this helps, Good Luck
2007-09-04 22:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, but if its price and that of others very nearby are a lot cheaper than comparable houses somewhere else in the same city, you can figure it's a bad neighborhood.
2007-09-04 21:55:08 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up the crime statistics for that area, and compare to surrounidng area. Also try trulia.com. They can tell you abut school districts, etc...
2007-09-04 22:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try http://www.statemaster.com for crime information in the area you are considering.
Good luck and best wishes.
2007-09-05 11:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by venicefloridarealtor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋