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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
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"Too confusing to navigate."

I didn't live here very long, but it was long enough to realize that this street has a bit of a detour. I know that there are plenty of streets that have a hiatus in them. I have seen them where the are a street away, or a block away, but never have I seen a canyon in the middle of the rest of the street. This dilemma does make it increasingly hard for relatives to come and visit because there GPS just tells them to continue down MacArthur st., not showing a fifty foot canyon interrupting the journey. Everything else about the neighborhood looks amazing. The houses and apartments are similar to all of the other middle level homes scattered all over Arizona. This neighborhood is clean, affordable, and yet still slightly a pain to navigate your family members in for a holiday.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
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"Friendly, park filled environment."

I lived here with family for a couple years and I have been to all of the parks in the area. There are three parks and two playgrounds that are all located within a couple of blocks. The thing that always got me is that there are always numerous amounts of people that are in and out of the area; a dangerous chance to take for people with kids. It is scary for me to think of anyone having a kid, or kids, in one of the highest crime rated areas in the nation. The law enforcement in the area does do an extravagant job at protecting the people who are in trouble. A great place to live for people who like walks in the park or a place to take their kids to have a good time, just please never leave kids unattended.
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 1/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
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"The noise never stops."

This is the worst possible place to live and enjoy sleep. Everything from candles to plastic bags are all made there. Not all of the industries work twenty four hours a day, but there are still a few that do and the noise is definitely able to be heard from neighboring streets. There is nothing in the area besides the industries and occasional houses on the outside of the neighborhood. The best quality for those who live in the area is the near location to Wayne County Community College. In general this neighborhood is mainly as it says, an industrial side of town.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
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"Normal piece of Cleveland heaven."

The area is an average display of Cleveland's rural display of housing. The people are overall outgoing and full of life. The neighborhood does have occasional troublesome people that come through and steal radios or vandalize your property. Within a reasonable distance there are numerous amounts of places to grab a bite to eat. There is a Farenhiet, Tyfun Thai Bistro, and even a Lolita restaurant all close enough to the neighborhood to take a five minute stroll for a great, well cooked meal. Though the street is full of it's own occasional problems, the neighborhood is mostly up-scale, hard-working people.
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4/5
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"Great neighbors with great surroundings."

There is not anything but houses in the area. For the most part it is more along the lines of the elderly that live here. There are a few younger people, but it is more of the retirees area of enjoyment. The lack of having things to do in the area is a deterrent for those who like to get out of the house and enjoy something nearby. The neighbors seem friendly, but you won't see them much unless they are outside washing their cars or checking their mail boxes.
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4/5
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"A friendly neighborhood filled with residents."

The entire neighborhood is basically a mirror image from street to street except for some occasional differences. The houses fill the entire street from end to end, but there are a lot of different types of housing to look at. The houses are all well taken care of. There is not a lot of yard room, but some do have a small front or back yard. The people normally are out walking the streets and the kids out in the street playing basketball. At night it is peaceful and quiet.
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3/5
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"A bunch of duplexes."

The street is packed full of duplexes from one end to the other. They are all in nice condition and at a decent price. The street is just another to the list of numbered streets. It looks almost exactly like the ones before and after it, except instead of houses it is jammed packed with duplex after duplex. There is sometimes a bunch of noise from across the street because it is a semi truck loading and unloading business. For the most part it is a great place for people who want to live well for a cheaper price.
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4/5
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"Great place for those alone or with a family."

The area is perfect for those who just want to live in a good looking, quiet neighborhood. There are stores that are located about five miles away making it very convenient to leave the house for only a short while and get what you need. The area is a very upright neighborhood. There are a variety of ages that live throughout the neighborhood, but they all seem to be respectful and friendly.
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2/5
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"Ran down buildings."

There really is not anything here. It just looks like a bunch of closed down buildings. There is a few small little factories around the area, but for the most part there is no reason to be in the area. The road is kept clean and maintained, but the area just seems vacant. There are barely ever other cars or people on the road.
2/5
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"There really is not anything for anyone."

The street basically is just an area for the city to keep the vehicles and the water tower for the city. The south end of the street is completely vacant except for a parking lot for the city and a dirt field to recycle the water that lands on the open area. It is right off the highway and is at the factory part of the city. There are not really houses here, but plenty of factories that may be in need of workers.
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5/5
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"Rich with plants, energy, and fun."

This area is amazing. The way that everything is set up is just great to park and walk down the street. The street has a huge park on it. McCarren Park is absolutley the biggest looking park in Brooklyn. It has tons of basketball courts, tennis courts, and tons of walking room. The park runs through about four streets and there is a different part of the park on each section. The neighborhood is good and normally doesn't have a lot of noise or ruckus going on even with all the kids that attract to the area.
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4/5
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"Amazing for those who enjoy the outdoors."

This street has so much to do for those kinds of people who enjoy getting out and spending time in the green world around them. There is a huge park right in the middle of the street. It has a basketball court, baseball field, and an area with plenty of benches, trees, and paved walk ways. It is also located not far from the New York Bay and the Governors Island. The area is beautiful and quiet. There is more than enough places to go to keep anyone busy and outdoors.
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4/5
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"A growing business area."

The area is full of shopping and business. There are not really any living developments, so the only traffic is from either people stopping in for shopping or those just driving through. The area is beautiful with the state of the art buildings and all the trees that are planted at the front of buildings. The street is kept very clean and always full of people. There is never a quiet moment here.
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2/5
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"Dead area but nice living."

The street is rather sad. The street runs mostly along a cemetery so it seems rather morbid. The area is very green and clean though. The houses are beautiful and are normally about 2 or 3 bedrooms. There are a few bigger business factories down the street and a few restaurants also, but for the most part it is just a quiet neighborhood next to the graveyard. A great place for those who just wish to sit back and relax. Not really the place for the elderly to see their future.
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4/5
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"Packed full of business."

This road has the most business on one street that I have ever seen. There are tons of production factories for clothes, shoes, and more. There are a few car lots and even a gravel yard. There is not much for a normal citizen to do around the area, but as far as employment there is a very high chance for anyone to find something there.
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2/5
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"The low income side of town."

The area is rather disappointing. It is full of a lot of run down houses and people standing on corners just to hang out. It is a little bit unsettling, but is understandable. The metro bus station is right on the corner of Flower and 7th. Overall I would just avoid the area. It is not the best place to be when your car breaks down.
4/5
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"Beautiful new downtown."

The street is right in the middle of the New Downtown. The area is beautiful with tall sky scrapers and plenty of greenery. The downside is mainly for people that don't know the area since most of the streets are one way. There are times that the streets are full of pedestrians crossing from work or a stop to a store. The area is just a beautiful business district.
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2/5
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"Too much traffic."

There are a few grocery stores and car lots along the road, but the roads are normally packed with people traveling through. That really makes the trip to the store for the locals not a pleasant one. There is not a lot in the area except for the stores. There are a couple small locally owned restaurants and maybe two gas stations, but the traffic makes it not worth the trip.
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3/5
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"A little more of a party place."

I stopped by here over the summer to see my cousin. The area just seemed like there was always someone up listening to the radio or out cooking. It was a little noisy, but when you go inside you don't really hear them. It might have just been the summer time, but the street always has people doing something, whether its having a pool party or a cook out. The neighborhood is great for those who hang out with neighbors.
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4/5
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"Great for a family with or without kids."

The area has houses just like the rest of the community where they are a little too close for a yard, but the area is very vibrant. There is a very large recreation center just around the corner from the end of the road. They have a swimming pool, a track, football field, basketball court, and tons of pool tables and more all over the building. The hospital is only about five miles away and almost a straight shot there and back. There is a lot of potential for families to be happy, healthy, and safe.
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2/5
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"The Business District."

This street is located in the middle of the area's business district. Along this neighborhood there are tons of doctors, restaurants, and department stores. The streets always seem like the have cars parked along the side of them no matter what time of night you drive by. The worse vibe that I got from this area was the huge cometary located on the North end of the street. It gave off a really weird and disturbing sense.
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4/5
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"Another Quiet and Beautiful Street."

The street is just like most in Los Angeles in this area. The houses are in a close range of each other, which could make some a little claustrophobic. Most of the houses don't even have a yard, so there is not yard work at all if any. The city does a very good job at keeping the street clean and the roads in the best condition they can. There is a lot of traffic on the road due to a doctors office that is located right on the corner of the street. At the end of the street is Evergreen Recreation Center. This is a beautiful place. They have everything from the volleyball nets, baseball fields, to the pool and gym inside the building.
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3/5
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"Quiet but large neigborhood."

This area seemed like everything was crammed together to me. It was pretty, but the houses had no yards and were not that far away from their neighbors. The area does not have basically anything in the area except for the houses. The E. Beverly highway is within a mile from Eagle Street and is a quick way to stores, restaurants, and more. The feeling of this street is very clean, but it almost made me feel like the people wouldn't get any privacy. The houses looked nice and were taken care of. It just seemed to close for comfort.
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4/5
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"College campus on site."

I thought it was pretty interesting around this part. There is a whole section of the block that is kept and maintained for its college students. There is basically only a few little places to eat in the area, but the little block they have is rather amazing. There are a lot of houses and apartments in the area. The campus is also nearby so it is sometimes a little bit crowded in the area. The college is rather nice. I had a brief look around for my decision and thought the campus was rather stunning.
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3/5
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"The surroundings are beautiful."

This street was beautiful. We were driving through to check out Lake Hollingsworth and this street absolutely stunned me. The houses are all beautifully sided and kept clean. There are tons of flower beds and islands full of different plant life. Most of the houses I noticed all had fenced in backyards with pools. There was not much, but houses in the area, but the air smelled so beautifully and with the sky being crystal blue it almost appeared as a piece of paradise.
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5/5
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"The beach and so much more."

This area is amazing. There is tons of places to eat and shop around the area, but the best part is being right by the beach. For the most part it is just houses around the area and people visiting the water. There is not a beach in this area, but a boat rental place is just around the corner for those people who live in the area but do not own a boat. The place is a little annoying with all the sea gulls that poop and fly in the area. Cars are constantly bombarded.
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4/5
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"Mostly a couples home."

This street is full of a lot of duplexes. There is a main road at the west end of the street and the beach practically at the other. The street is in a really nice condition. There are no pot holes on this road. The street is full of flourishing trees and lots of people that are always out and about. During the summer there are a lot of children that roam up and down the street just having fun. There are not any gas stations within a walking distance, but jump onto route 33 and you can get practically to anything you want or need.
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4/5
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"Quiet and Relaxing."

The street is full of trees and bushes. The people in the neighborhood are very friendly, however most of them are elderly. You will constantly see people outside mowing their lawn, washing their cars, or weeding their gardens. There is not any stores within a close area to the houses, but there is plenty of privacy from the neighbors. It is a good place for those who want to get away from the stress of everyday life.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Friendly and respectable area to live."

This is a heavy area for residents and the places everyone enjoys. There is almost everything that someone could need. Along the road are bars, restaurants, fast food, and grocery stores. The best thing is that everything is kept up on very well. The street is always plowed and cleaned regularly. The city does a good job at keeping the area respectable. The towpath is located right down by the lake. There is a cheap market value for anyone who is looking for a house or an apartment. The choices are endless and you can find any type or style of living that you seek.
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 1/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 2/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 2/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 2/5
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"Just a normal quiet neighborhood."

The street is one to be considered by those who want to enjoy there house, but still be ready to deal with some minor dilemas. The road is completely brick which makes the city not come anywhere near it when it snows. Most of the time if it is over 6 inches of snow than the car is stuck. The neighborhood is quiet. Most of the people there mind there own business and stick to their own lives. The houses are normally pretty cheap and offer 3 or 4 bedroom houses. They are occasionally in need of a little love and care to get them back into beautiful shape. The worst part is that the driveways are slanted so it makes everyone park in the street making the street narrow and one car navigating through at a time.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Great for a Akron U. student."

The heart of Akron University. There is the main campus along with everything needed. It offers many employment opportunities with all the business that is in the area. It also has a ZLB plasma center for those who would like to give plasma for a few extra bucks. It is located right on the bus line making it very convenient to get back and forth. There are plenty of gas stations and places to eat nearby. There is also a campus book store right down the street from the campus. Everything you need is at a students finger tips.
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 1/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 2/5
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"A decent place for those who can stomach it."

The street is not exactly the most clean or tidy street in Akron, but it does have it's own upsides. The area is not prone to many illegal activities or problems that many parts of Akron face. The houses are normally well taken care of and offer many different styles to choose from. The neighbors are normally pleasant and don't mind to get together for a little chit chat. The houses offer a small back yard normally with an attached deck. The bad thing is that there is minimal parking and the driveways are narrow which sometimes can make it hard to be able to get out at times. The city does not plow down the road at all. The street is not maintained which makes the water sit in the crack in the middle of the road. There are many disappointing features about the street itself, but the cost and the good living that can come from being just down from the main part of Akron and the Hospital can make it all worth while.
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 2/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 1/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Internet Access 1/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Quiet and Convienient Place"

Carnegie Avenue is a pretty inspiring place to live. They have a bus that runs directly down the street making anywhere you need or want to go on the bus route a more convenient and cost efficient way to get there. There a numerous amount of accidents that occur on the inner Akron part of Carnegie, but are normally well maintained. The traffic is normally kept to a minimum. The streets and sidewalks are kept up really well making the value of the street seem rather upright and just.
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