>> Basically, it's one of the most dangerous cities in the country.

If you're worried about the violent crime rate, don't move to the south. Texas, Florida, and Louisiana are always near the top for violent crime rate. The states with the lowest murder rates are in the north, generally. You want to move someplace like Vermont or Oregon.

http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2012/c...