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Take a Look for Yourself.

To get a feel for the neighborhood's personality, take a drive or even better, a walk around the block at different times of the day – once in the morning, then in the afternoon and again in the evening.

Ask Your Agent.

Your agent should be able to give you a sense of the demographics of your neighborhood. So to help your agent better help you find a home in the right neighborhood, tell your agent your expectations for the neighborhood you want to live in.  Be aware however, your Realtor is ethically and legally bound to abide by fair housing practices so don’t ask him/her about protected classes.

Do Some Research.

There are several good web sites which can help you get to know a neighborhood.  One is the Census Bureau   another is HomeStore.com’s City Reports