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Hello RX fam, it's been a while. It looks like my wife and I could be moving to Tampa for work. We have a 4 month old but have usually lived around downtown in the last few cities we have moved to. Anybody here have suggestions on places to look? I'm not concerned about school districts, just a nice and safe area. Any input is appreciated!
 

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Brandon is on the outskirts of Tampa which many enjoy.

I believe poster 5teamparlay lives in Tampa and a couple of others who will hopefully chime in...
 

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Tampa is awesome. Been here since the early 80's. Question is where is work located? Downtown?
 

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The Tampa Bay metro area encompasses two primary counties and three perimeter counties within 30 miles of downtown Tampa.

Primary Work location will best help me or others to offer preferable living options.
 

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South Tampa is where you want to be. Its safe, near the airport and major highways and also 15 minutes to downtown.
 

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Most everywhere is within 20-25 min of TPA.....it was a very smartly placed airport

And most everywhere is "safe".

Tampa Bay area of almost 3million people is maybe most mainstream population in USA and violent crime rates are very low.
 

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South Tampa is where you want to be. Its safe, near the airport and major highways and also 15 minutes to downtown.

Your insinuating that Tampa is not safe! South Tampa is not the only place to be. It is overpriced and has tendency to flood.......BAD. Brandon, Valrico, Westchase, Carrollwood, Land o'Lakes, Wesley Chapel.....all those places are safe and many more.
 

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Most everywhere is within 20-25 min of TPA.....it was a very smartly placed airport

And most everywhere is "safe".

Tampa Bay area of almost 3million people is maybe most mainstream population in USA and violent crime rates are very low.

^^ this
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Your insinuating that Tampa is not safe! South Tampa is not the only place to be. It is overpriced and has tendency to flood.......BAD. Brandon, Valrico, Westchase, Carrollwood, Land o'Lakes, Wesley Chapel.....all those places are safe and many more.


I did not insinuate Tampa was not safe in any way...I was merely saying South Tampa was safe cause its a tourist area and near the stadium etc.

He mentioned that he is used to downtown areas and the places you mentioned (Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel and Land o lakes) are nowhere near downtown in case he wants to go there or work there.
 

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Your insinuating that Tampa is not safe! South Tampa is not the only place to be. It is overpriced and has tendency to flood.......BAD. Brandon, Valrico, Westchase, Carrollwood, Land o'Lakes, Wesley Chapel.....all those places are safe and many more.

But you are correct the streets do flood in the summer.
 

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If so south Tampa could be that option. Brandon, to far depending on time you go into and leave work.
 

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Check out some things near the crosstown xpressway...
Lots of new apartments, can get anywhere in town fast from there. Crosstown 75 area has a lot of newer stuff.

Are you renting or buying?
 
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Check out some things near the crosstown xpressway...
Lots of new apartments, can get anywhere in town fast from there. Crosstown 75 area has a lot of newer stuff.

Are you renting or buying?

Since her contract will likely be for 2-3 years at a time, more than likely renting. I have the money to buy, but not sure if it's worth the hassle if I have to up and sell in 2-3 years. If this looks to turn into a place where we are going to be for a considerable while, I will buy. The lasts two cities we have lived in 2 bedrooms condos (renting from condo owner) for $1650, and $1800 a month. Don't know what that will get me in Tampa, but I don't mind going a little higher for a safe and nice area...
 

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