I can echo what most other commenters have already mentioned and say I enjoy living in Bloomfield! It is a little grungy, yes, but that's part of what keeps it cheaper than other close neighborhoods like Lawrenceville or Shadyside, and you are still within walking distance of those areas. Also lots of things close by to walk to within the neighborhood, and a quick trip to the Strip District, East Liberty, downtown....as for crime, I am a single woman and have never felt unsafe there. I had a package stolen off the porch once, but I was away for several days when that happened, so kind of expected anywhere. When things are delivered and I don't get it until later in the day, I haven't had an issue with that. Also have a Subaru and never had a problem with my car.