There are certainly worse areas of town than what is shown here. Even in this area, though, as a female Realtor, if I show a house here I make sure the office knows where I'm going and I never just "meet" someone here - they have to come to the office first. There are still many really great folks who take pride in owning a home there, but there are also the pocket of crime and drug areas there. I think it has been improved in the last few years and I hope it continues to get better.
Thanks for the tour! I really love St. Joe's steeple. It's quite the beacon at night all lit up.