Nowhere did I compare MM to South Central; those are your words. Of course it’s not, that’s an absurd comparison.
That however does not dismiss the fact that MM has had a history of gang problems.
MM is not a bad area, and there are nice communities in it. And as you said, the schools on the Western side do rank higher.
The simple fact remains, the schools are better in CV. And the school district as a whole is significantly stronger.
That IMHO will justify higher demand, and a price premium. How much of one; debatable. Throw in newer, nicer, safer neighborhoods and that premium goes up as well.
