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clebo99 t1_j7mc85z wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in LA to Baltimore- Where to Live?! by [deleted]

So Hampden is great. It's kind of like the "beatnik" part of town but in a good way. Lots of diverse people there. Very affordable. "The Avenue" is famous for their food/bars. It is very close to Hopkins Campus (vs. Hopkins Hospital which you do not want to live near). Very good area and you really can't go wrong there.

The only issue is that it is up against Remington which is still a neighborhood in transition. That is the one thing about Baltimore in that one block can be really good but 2 blocks away is sketchy. Even where I live, 5-6 blocks east of me and I'm not walking there at night........But as like most cities, just be aware and you will be fine. Specifically, as long as you aren't buying/selling heroin, you will be ok.

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[deleted] OP t1_j7md8m8 wrote

Good to know! It sounds very much like Chicago which is where I'm originally from. Beautiful city but things change from block to block. I think Hampden, Mt. Vernon, and Fells Point sound like the best options for what I'm looking for. I appreciate all of your insight! If I think of anything else do you mind if I bug you again? haha

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[deleted] OP t1_j7mdku5 wrote

Also, I'm surprised, no one mentioned Charles Village. I remember when i visited, a student at Hopkins recommended that area. Thoughts?

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clebo99 t1_j7mrnn2 wrote

Charles Village works as well but there is a little bit of sketchy around it. It is a lot like Chicago. My daughter goes to school there and loved the town as it reminded her of here.

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