Northern Barton Heights

"I live in this area and love it! I'm a single woman with a dog and feel perfectly fine. As many know this area (historically) has had a reputation for being hard around the edges. However, my experience has been great. My house is nestled between respectful families and retirees. Before moving I was in search of a residential neighborhood near downtown that was safe and affordable and I found my gem. Northside is in the process of gentrifying. If you frequent the area you'll notice homes changing and selling right before your eyes. Neighbors are becoming more involved in community associations (myself included). Stores are slowly popping up. I can't speak for the North Ave area but my block is ridiculously quiet, even on summer nights. I just love it!"