Where to live near Dallas, TX?

I recently moved to the Dallas area from OC, CA. I work in Addison and I am looking for a safe place to live. I am a single female and the apartments I've researched around the Dallas area DO NOT sound to safe. Any suggestions?

ok well first of all if you looking for a safe place lets all be realistic and clear on this THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SAFE PLACE ANYWHERE thats a pipe dream crime happens some places have less crime others have more. i'm only going to give you based on my experience living the the village so far.

1. I've never had my apartment broken into
2. 24 hour security patrol doesn't seem like much but its better than nothing and when you call them they do come
3. At least when crime does happen in the village at least i get a notice and to be aware, id rather be informed than sorry
4. i've seen many females who live in the village, and some reviews aren't fair to date i've never had any loud noises or parties where i live

if you still need more information I want you to look at both of these websites to help you get a better idea of crime and apartment info

http://www.apartmentratings.com/
that website gives you reviews based on former tenants or current tenants in those apartments

http://www.dallaspolice.net/
on this website click on crime info
then click on crime maps and see for yourself about crime in dallas

what you talking about? of course always have a safe place to live not only in America but all over the world! Report It

If you don't mind a bit of a drive, I suggest moving to the Valley Ranch section of Irving. It is SAFE and very nice. I lived there for a long time and LOVED it. My kids could walk to and from school, people are friendly and it is just all around a nice area.

Have you tried the Post-Addison Circle?

We lived there when it first opened, and we loved it...since it's actually in Addison, it can't be too far from where you work...and it's so safe, that the cops actually have time to write out tickets for parking facing the wrong direction on a street...

Uptown

yea i suggest somewhere like Plano or something or Irving or maybe even Frisco.i love Frisco

Head north, to the suburbs. Here in Plano it's nice and safe. At least on the west side of Plano it is. Frisco is good, too. If possible, stay out of "the city", though.

I lived in Irving (Dallas burb) for 35 years (in New York City, now) .If you want an urban, young hipster vibe go Uptown. If you want to be away from things but still near enough go Lakewood area.

Stay far far away from Valley Ranch. It's suburban purgatory.

Also stay away from the Old Town section of Greenville Ave. Lot's of robberies and college kids.

I recommend Frisco. Frisco is very family-oriented. Therefore, it is very safe and has a low crime rate. Also, you are automatically close to the mall, numerous shops and boutiques, and many restaurants. I love Frisco! This is probably your safest bet. God Bless!*

If i can give you any advice possible.... move as far west from Dallas as you can... you Will not find a safe...well anything in Dallas.. if you dont believe me watch the 10 pm news, that will change your mind.. Dallas has a higher murder rate than NY city...... move to Fort Worth.. laid back, not so loud, easy traffic, minuites from any major attraction you can think of...

move to Denton TX it`s close to Dallas, and such nice city... people there is nice, city is calm, has a beautiful lake, house price is very cheap Denton is one of the best city of TX said money magazine named Denton no. 58 out of the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in America in 2006."...family oriented... According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 80,537, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. In July 2006, however, the United States Census Bureau I live here in California, but I plan to move there in 2009.

welcome to dallas
you should move to the galleria area anound Noel Rd
you will be blocks away from galleria mall and minutes away from addison
you have plenty of restaurants and places to hangout
very safe

My vote is Plano, Addison, Frisco or Allen. Frisco and Allen are alittle drive but really upcoming, growing and nice areas.

There are georgeous apartments in Addison Circle and other areas around Addision. If by "safe" you are looking for a high rise and a guard, you won't find many of those in Dallas.

MY VOTES ARE S. ARLINGTON, MANSFIELD AND FORTH WORTH. I'M ALSO FROM CALIFORNIA AND CAN'T WAIT TO MOVE TO ARLINGTON, WHERE WE BOUGHT A HOME... I LOVED THE METROPLEX AREA OF TEXAS... CONGRATUALTIONS AND GOOD LUCK.