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Old 01-29-2023, 08:08 PM
 
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Hi, I'm in the market for a house for myself and my brother. He has special needs and I want to make sure it's a safe area. I've heard that Southside is a bit of a mixed bag. I'm seeing some houses listed on and around 4th st by the casino/church/school. Any insights based on landmarks would be very appreciated!
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Old 01-30-2023, 03:13 PM
 
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You're right, it is a mixed bag but I don't live close enough to be able to give advice. My only suggestion though is to lead with the schools and then figure out a house. https://futurereadypa.org/#
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Old 01-31-2023, 04:51 AM
 
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Residents are primarily Latino/Hispanic. Within one mile of Donegan elementary school on 4th street for a population of 13,549 a total of 40% (population 5,482) are Latino.

For the 4,646 households the Mean household income is $64,250. Most of the homes are occupied by renters. There are 537 Vacant housing units and Owner-occupied homes 1,549 (33.3%).

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Old 02-07-2023, 04:38 AM
 
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Hi, I'm in the market for a house for myself and my brother. He has special needs and I want to make sure it's a safe area.


I can suggest to do a search on the neighborhood of interest.
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Old 02-16-2023, 11:04 AM
 
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The area overlooking the Minsi Trail Bridge and the casino is a low income neighborhood with a lot of very rundown rental properties owned by absentee investors. You could do worse in the Lehigh Valley in terms of safety than that area, but if you are looking to be an owner-occupant, I'd probably spend more money and buy on the west or north sides of Bethlehem.
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