Need advice on moving to Manassas area

[UnderwaterMike]

Hi folks,

I currently live in Chantilly and am looking for advice on areas in which to search for a decent apartment. I don't know much about PW County, except that Manassas seems reasonably priced but has a reputation for some sketchy areas. Can anyone tell me sections of the community which should be avoided by someone looking for low-crime, property-safe neighborhoods? I'd like to stay as close to the 1-66/Hwy. 28 intersection as possible.

Thanks very much.

[Swampman]

There are some new developments going in on 28 just on the north side of Manassas Park. Good luck with it. I like my place out here in Warren County.

[PhantomPhixer]

Just wanted to say, the further West you can get, the better of you'll be when it all hits the fan.

Oh, and there is supposed to be a really good gun shop in Linden.

[Swampman]

Gun shop in Linden - Virginia Pistol, on Rt. 55 just east of Exit 13, turn left off ramp, go to traffic light at Exxon and turn left, about a quarter mile on left. Good people.

[UnderwaterMike]

I'm thinking that sticking to Manassas would be best. I'll have a son and dog still living at the house in Chantilly, and since my son is 17, I don't want to make it too hard for him to drive here. Fauquier and Warren are just too far -- although the rents are better, I'm sure.

Rents in Fairfax, Loudoun and PW counties are as much as my mortgage was back in NC.

[GettingOld]

Hi folks,

I currently live in Chantilly and am looking for advice on areas in which to search for a decent apartment. I don't know much about PW County, except that Manassas seems reasonably priced but has a reputation for some sketchy areas. Can anyone tell me sections of the community which should be avoided by someone looking for low-crime, property-safe neighborhoods? I'd like to stay as close to the 1-66/Hwy. 28 intersection as possible.

Thanks very much.

The area known as "Georgetown South" is the high crime area. Apologies to any who live there, but the statistics are unassailable.

The commute up 28 to 66 is really really bad, but everything is a trade off.

On the other hand, if you commute all the way into D.C., the train out of Manassas is as fast as or faster than driving. Of course it costs, but parking is free.

Good luck!

[UnderwaterMike]

The area known as "Georgetown South" is the high crime area. Apologies to any who live there, but the statistics are unassailable.

The commute up 28 to 66 is really really bad, but everything is a trade off.

On the other hand, if you commute all the way into D.C., the train out of Manassas is as fast as or faster than driving. Of course it costs, but parking is free.

Good luck!

Can you tell me approximately where that area is? Is Manassas Park okay? What about the Bull Run area?

I'm still unemployed, unfortunately, but odds are higher that I will find something closer to the District than away from it. (Either that, or I'm going to have to move out of state.) Rents near my home are sky-high, so it's either Manassas or Lessburg, and the former is closer.

Again, thanks for the info.

[GeneFrenkle]

Hth

http://spotcrime.com/va/manassas
http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/va/manassas/crime/
http://www.bustedmaps.com/incidents/virginia/manassas

For GTS: http://www.gtownsouth.com/sub_category_ ... rtant+Info


https://maps.google.com/maps?q=manassas ... town+south

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[dmharvey]

The Gainesville area might work for you.

[Swampman]

"Georgetown South will only be inspecting the exterior part of your home, NOT the interior. With that in mind please have your home in tip top shape ready for inspection."

Are you freaking kidding me?! Kiss my ass you commie M-Fer's! Be a cold day in hell before I willingly submit to central planning by a bunch of gook-ass bastards!

Yeah, yeah, I know. What about the gummint, you ask? I don't have much choice in that regard, but I do have a choice on living there. Makes me love my little piece of Warren County even more!

[Domino]

Just wanted to say, the further West you can get, the better of you'll be when it all hits the fan.

Oh, and there is supposed to be a really good gun shop in Linden.

True and true. I have been here for 23 years and avoid the area you speak of as much as possible. Without traffic, I can be at Dulles in 45 minutes. By the time you deal with the lights/traffic in that area, even without rush traffic, you could be here.


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[MarcSpaz]

I have lived on the Manassas / Woodbridge line near the intersection of Dale Blvd and Hoadly Rd for 16 years. My kids have been in Manassas schools there entire lives. I am very happy with the education they have gotten and the area I am in is pretty nice. I can tell you that yes (no offense to anyone here) but Georgetown South is a crap hole. It's one of the few places I am uncomfortable even just driving through and I am always heavily armed.

Based on my experience, I would say stay out of the City of Manassas, especially in Old Town and around the court house. There are some amazing homes there and lots of great people, but it reminds me of NY were you have good blocks and bad blocks. Especially after dark. Unless you've been a local for awhile, it's hard to tell the good blocks based on "drive-by" appearances. I would also stay out of urban Manassas Park. They have some great schools and food, but the same issues as Manassas City with the whole good block/bad block thing.

There are lots of Burbs and rural places that are still close enough to everything that you can be anywhere in the county in less than 20 minutes during non-rush hour.

Also, I work in DC. 66 is so bad, that it is actually faster for me to go to 95 instead, even though it is 10 miles longer.

Hope this helps.