Question 1

What Counts as a Gated Community?

Accepted Answer

A gated community, by definition, is a “residential area with roads that have gates to control the movement of traffic and people into and out of the area,” according to the [Merriam-Webster Dictionary](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gated%20community).

Question 2

What Are the Pros of Living in a Gated Community?

Accepted Answer

Privacy
Increased Value of Real Estate
Interconnected Neighborhood
Deters Strangers 
Peace of Mind

Question 3

What Are the Cons of Living in a Gated Community?

Accepted Answer

Less Affordable
Hard for Delivery Persons
Attracts Unwanted Attention
False Sense of Security

Question 4

Are Gated Communities Safer?

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, [crime rates in gated communities](https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/hb9411.pdf) are lower, but not by a substantial number. Between 2004 and 2011, the crime rate within gated communities was 20.1 burglaries per 1,000 households. Outside gated communities, the crime rate was 24.9 per 1,000 households. Comparatively, enclosed apartment complexes with gates or keycards were burglarized at a rate of 22.3 burglaries per 1,000 households.

Question 5

How to Protect Yourself in a Residential Community

Accepted Answer

Install a Home Security System
Carry a Personal Alarm and Pepper Spray
Lock Your Doors
Don’t Post About Vacations
Teach Children About Safety Rules

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