How to Find the Perfect Neighborhood for You

There is a perfect neighborhood for everyone, and you can find yours with simple steps. Researching the local communities, schools, and crime rates can provide a lot of information during your search for the perfect neighborhood. Let’s look at how to find the perfect neighborhood for you.

Study Potential Areas

The internet is useful for all types of research, including your research into potential neighborhoods. If you are moving to a brand-new city, then learn as much as you can about your new location. See where the local communities, shopping, and schools are located. If you are moving to the other side of town—from Southeast Tucson to Oro Valley, for example—then study different neighborhoods to determine the quality of life nearby.

Research Nearby Schools

If you have children, then researching schools is a necessity. Look for a neighborhood that falls within the district lines of great schools. There are many factors that should go into determining a good school. You can use the official Arizona Report Cards website to look up information and the official grade for each school in the state. Each school is given a grade, from A to F, that helps qualify its academic success.

Determine Your Commute

Your commute will be another important factor to finding the perfect neighborhood. Determine your ideal travel time from your home to your place of work, and look for a neighborhood that can place you within that range. Consider other routes, such as the freeway, that might get you to work faster.

Look up Local Crime

Local crime statistics are also important during your neighborhood search. You must feel safe in your own home. Look up the statistics on your local police department’s website. This should give you a general idea of crimes in the last six months to one year.

You can find the perfect, safe, and friendly neighborhood of your dreams with Insight Homes. We have custom homes and sites available in Oro Valley, Marana, and the greater Tucson area. Please visit us online and call us at (520) 575-6081 to learn more about our neighborhoods.