<p>I live 10 minutes from Rice and Rice is definitely not located in a poor and unsafe area. It’s actually surrounded on 3 sides with expensive, upscale homes, with the 4th side being the Texas Medical Center (with 14 hospitals and 2 medical schools). Take a look at the virtual tour to get a sense of the “neighborhood.” [Rice</a> University - Virtual Tours](<a href=“http://www.rice.edu/virtualtours/]Rice”>Visit Rice | Rice University)</p>
<p>Here is a 360 view of one of the residential areas next to campus: <a href=“http://www.rice.edu/virtualtours/cityofhouston/tourfiles/flash/index_fs.html?utm_source=Tour&utm_medium=Virtual&utm_campaign=HoustonFull[/url]”>http://www.rice.edu/virtualtours/cityofhouston/tourfiles/flash/index_fs.html?utm_source=Tour&utm_medium=Virtual&utm_campaign=HoustonFull</a> – look at the 2nd photo that’s labeled “South Boulevard”</p>