12 Kinds of Neighborhoods
Whether you like big yards or hip nightclubs, there's a community type that fits your lifestyle
By FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/15/2007
Condos, apartments and skyscrapers in downtown Philadelphia
1. Urban Core (Downtown)
Where to find it:
Downtown, the heart of major metros
What you can call home:
Aging single family homes and apartments, modern luxury lofts and condos converted from old warehouses and above businesses
Your Neighbors:
Ethnically diverse mix of young single professionals, low to middle income families and seniors
Why You'll Like It:
Affordable housing, eclectic mix of high-end and modest, close to nightlife and city attractions
Why You May Not:
Little to no public parking, typically has higher rate of crime, transients
Examples:
Downtowns in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Memphis, Kansas City
