I also think you should keep in mind that out-of-town friends might not be so knowledgeable about neighborhoods and such... hipster is one thing, culture shock is a whole 'nother ballgame.

and don't let cutegaychick help you pick a neighborhood either... she totally LOVES on the urban ghetto livin'. It's like a fetish for her.

you, on the other hand, will get eaten alive. just sayin.

my opinion: go for the wedge, or keep looking.