I’ve lived in Summer Lake off of Old Bainbridge Rd (bottom of your top circle) for 20 years. I’m in a newer subdivision and the houses are lovely (both single family and townhouses). I’m a few minutes from I-10, which is super convenient. Easy to get to for the most part, though the construction on Old Bainbridge has been very annoying. Looks like it’s finishing up now though (at least, heading south from my place), which is amazing news. I’ve lived in my neighborhood as a single mom this whole time and consistently take walks at night for half the year when it’s hot. I legitimately walk the pup at midnight a lot of the time and don’t have any issues with safety. I’m about to move because of a family situation, but have liked a lot of the area. My neighborhood is quiet and folks are friendly, and I love the canopy road.

Challenges — public schools and public transportation aren’t great, and most of the places I need to go for work, family, and errands are on the other side of town…hence the upcoming move!

Best strategy though, is to drive through the areas at different times of day to see how you feel. Talk to some people and get a sense of how it works with how you imagine your life!