Further info on DC needed

[PeteyPirate]

I started a thread on this a few months ago, but now my move to DC is become more imminent. I have been looking at some condos near the SW waterfront, a couple of blocks away from that Metro stop. It is my understanding that this is near the site of the new ballpark. I was just wondering if anyone with experience could speak to the relative safety of that neighborhood.

 

[blueview]

Go ahead, be liberal with the mace. Self-defense classes may help, too.

 

[HejiraHenry]

I just can't imagine why anyone (excepting the president) would live in the District of Calamity, and I lived next door for 15+ years (1984-99 - fixed).

Whatever it is you're looking for, you can find it better in suburban Maryland or Virginia.

 

[boots]

Good luck. Suburban Maryland and Virginia isn't as great as many would have you to believe. This is a high-priced area. Crime is everywhere. You might get into a pocket where there is less of it, but there is crime.
DC is known as Chocolate City and its famous for its Vanilla suburbs.

 

[Flying Headbutt]

You'll either be on the cutting edge, or else be cut from edge to edge.

 

[Perry White]

SW waterfront is going to be better than the SE, but be very careful.

 

[PeteyPirate]

I don't want to live in the suburbs. I could do that for a lot cheaper in North Carolina.

 

[Mystery_Meat]

Alexandria?

 

[Ace]

Hagerstown, Md., looks nice.

 

[boots]

Hagerstown, Md., looks nice.

Frederick, Hagerstown, Gaitersburg, it's all the same. It's Maryland and you will pay.
Alexandria, Falls Church, Arlington, it's all the same. It's Northern Virginia and you will pay.

 

[Flying Headbutt]

That's the very simplified, substance-free answer to the question.

 

[Mystery_Meat]

Charlestown, W. Va. Sure, you're an hour away or so, but you can suppliment your income with slots and horsey bets.

 

[boots]

Charlestown, W. Va. Sure, you're an hour away or so, but you can suppliment your income with slots and horsey bets.

And you will get broke.

 

[poindexter]

Hagerstown, Md., looks nice.

From the rear-view mirror.

 

[Ace]

Hagerstown, Md., looks nice.

From the rear-view mirror.

Dexter comes through!

 

[boots]

Hagerstown, Md., looks nice.

From the rear-view mirror.

In ANY direction.

 

[User 1019]

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[BTExpress]

Climate sucks. Too hot in summer. Too cold in winter.

No ocean.

Crime.

Some of the nation's highest taxes.

Why again is real estate in the DC area so expensive?

 

[93Devil]

The traffic is horrible.

If you rely on the Beltway, 95 or any of the major highways, your life and social life will be dominated by it. If one asshat gets in a fender bender on 95 you can call off whatever plans you may have had.

Having the metro close would be a major plus.

There are a lot of good looking single women all around, but you also need to be making some decent money to have a shot at most of them.

The area sports are not all that bad, but most people are from someplace else so they will root for that team. I never lived in the area when the Redskins were worth anything.

There is a lot of culture here though, and you are close (train) to a lot of other major cities.

I would not live in DC metro area unless I made at least 80-100K per year. Simple as that. Your household will need to make about 150K minimum to own decent property.

Honestly, Richmond may be more appealing to live, but maybe not to work.

 

[Perry White]

Hagerstown, Md., looks nice.

Frederick, Hagerstown, Gaitersburg, it's all the same. It's Maryland and you will pay.
Alexandria, Falls Church, Arlington, it's all the same. It's Northern Virginia and you will pay.

Bethesda is better than Gaithersburg. Gaithersburg is better than Frederick. Frederick is better than Hagerstown.