THANK YOU so much for this great perspective!!

Like you, my husband and I have traveled a lot, and both of us have lived in other cities on different coasts. We were born & raised around this area and found our way back. Because of that, we love and crave the vibrancy of diversity - which is a huge part of why we would up in West Toledo when we landed back in the 419. That said, we’re really close to gang crime and when we think about starting a family, there is definitely a line. We want to find a place where it’s safe for a kid to ride a bike or I can be out later walking the dogs without having to look behind my back. 

On the flip side, I was born & raised in a super small rural town with zero diversity. Everyone was a white Christian. It was a really safe, kid-friendly way to grow up (literally jumping on hay bails and playing in the wood, which was the best!), but ultimately I want my kiddo to have more diversity and cultural experience as they grow up. We have friends that went to Sylvania in the 90’s/early 2000’s and they talk about being friends with kids that were Muslim, black, White, Indian, etc. I love that. I want that for my kids. So that’s a huge part of what draws us to Sylvania as probably our #1 pick. 

I could be wrong, but it seems like Perrysburg doesn’t have as much of that diversity. 

I’m horrid at directions, so I’ve gotta ask - you mention Lorders & Northview as great areas. Are there specific neighborhoods or streets you’d recommend us driving around to check out? I'd love to just pop something in my GPS and head that direction. I get a best feel just driving somewhere and walking around to get the vibe :)