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Visit the neighborhood during rush hour, at night, and on weekends. A quiet street at 2:00 PM on a Tuesday might transform into a parking lot during the morning commute or a loud party zone on Saturday nights.

Use specialized online tools to get hard data on the area's livability and safety.

The Neighborhood Deep-Dive: How to Research an Area Before Buying

Actually drive (or take transit) from the house to your office during your peak travel times. Do this multiple times to see how traffic flow fluctuates.