June 23, 2016 - From Crime Rates to School Ratings, 7 Online Tools to Find the Best Place to Live

Moving is often a stressful time and having to find a place to live under time and distance constraints can be very difficult. Not everyone has the time or ability to travel to their new destination ahead of time to vet all of the properties and find the perfect place to live. This is when online tools can help you find a budget-friendly home, with all the amenities you are seeking, in a quick and easy manner.

Check out these 7 online resources that can help you check neighborhood crime levels, school ratings, income levels, native languages, and other safety statistics to find the perfect place for you and your family.

1. Rich Blocks Poor Blocks

This informative site lets you search by city or by zip code for statistics regarding rent

prices, income levels, taxes, locations under home loans or refinancing, and even

demographics of occupants in that area.

2. Great Schools

Moving with school-aged children? This site allows you to find schools, read

reviews, and compare them with other schools in the area. Find the best school

district and the most accommodating school to fit your educational needs.  

3. City Data

City Data has collected data and created profiles for larger cities within the United States.

On this site you can view crime rates of neighborhoods by zip code, tax assessment,

schools, restaurants, and even weather patterns of your new location.

4. Neighborhood Scout

True to its name, scout out your desired neighborhood on an interactive map and get

incredible statistics regarding average home prices, age of homes, ancestry of occupants,

vacancy rates, native languages, average income levels of occupants, and even

occupations of those living in the area.

 



5. Family Watchdog

Be aware of what is going on and who is living in your neighborhood. Family Watchdog

allows you to search your neighborhood on an interactive map to locate registered sex

offenders, view their mugshot, and review their charges.

6. Best Places

Find the best cities to live in America by comparing larger cities side by side for statistics

on cost of living, the average prices of homes, best schools and school districts, and crime

rates by zip code.

7. Redman Van

Worried about the cost of moving across country, or even across state? Redman Van

has a move calculator and offers free quotes to help you estimate the cost of your move.

Don’t let the stresses of moving interfere with a pleasant relocation. Utilize these 7 online tools to find the best cities to live in the U.S. that are affordable and a great fit for you and your family.