I moved there from Houston for a job. I lasted 18 months. If you have a family, go for it. It’s safe and family friendly. Otherwise, I was bored out of my mind. And it was next to impossible to find a reputable natural hair stylist and my foundation had to be shipped because they never had my color in stock.
It sucks. The people there are trash. East side is the poor black area, the east side is "north, south and east" Mexicans act right on the east side but you better not step foot on the west or south-south side. You'll get lynched on the north-north side or in any neighborhood the whites migrated to. The rent is bordering Chicago prices now too considering everyone and their damn mama is moving there. Avoid Second Baptist, Springhill or any apartment on ww white. You gotta search for pockets of safe places or you literally never talk to anyone ever in your complex. That's how I stayed safe in the hood on s8 there.