What are the nicest areas of Charlotte, NC to move to? East, Southeast,

[Kourtney]

Southwest, University area etc.? I am relocating to Charlotte, NC next year but don't know too much about the area. So I need to know what are the nicest areas of Charlotte to live. I have 2 small children so I just want to make sure that we're gonna be living in a decent area and not a bad neighborhood. I've been looking on Rent.com at pictures but I would rather hear it from somebody who really knows and is familiar with Charlotte. Because I've heard there are some really nice areas of Charlotte but some really bad areas too......so if anyone can shed some light on this for me, please let me know : )

[T.S.]

Originally Posted by Kourtney

Southwest, University area etc.? I am relocating to Charlotte, NC next year but don't know too much about the area. So I need to know what are the nicest areas of Charlotte to live. I have 2 small children so I just want to make sure that we're gonna be living in a decent area and not a bad neighborhood. I've been looking on Rent.com at pictures but I would rather hear it from somebody who really knows and is familiar with Charlotte. Because I've heard there are some really nice areas of Charlotte but some really bad areas too......so if anyone can shed some light on this for me, please let me know : )

North and South outside the 485 loop in general. West is mostly high crime black ghetto. East has more high crime hispanic ghetto. There are a few nice areas close to downtown also, but they are very expensive.