u/Electrical-Ice-1323

I just started a job in Palo Alto and I’ve been commuting from Modesto to Palo Alto for the last three weeks and it’s not cutting it -lol.

I’m looking for a reasonable yet safe place to live because I have a kid that will be starting junior high/middle school in the fall.

What are some of the best areas that are safe, kid AND pet friendly that will cut my commute down from almost three hours each way every day?

I’m looking for some suggestions so - far I have looked in Fremont, Newark & Union City, but I’m open to any areas of the Bay Area. I moved to Modesto from the east coast during covid, so I really don’t know the areas.

I’m a single parent so I’d like to keep the rental budget for a 2bd below $3k which I know isn’t realistic but I’m optimistic.

Thanks!

I just started a job in Palo Alto and I’ve been commuting from Modesto to Palo Alto for the last three weeks and it’s not cutting it -lol.

I’m looking for a reasonable yet safe place to live because I have a kid that will be starting junior high/middle school in the fall.

What are some of the best areas that are safe, kid AND pet friendly that will cut my commute down from almost three hours each way every day?

I’m looking for some suggestions so - far I have looked in Fremont, Newark & Union City, but I’m open to any areas of the Bay Area. I moved to Modesto from the east coast during covid, so I really don’t know the areas.

I’m a single parent so I’d like to keep the rental budget for a 2bd below $3k which I know isn’t realistic but I’m optimistic.

Thanks!