Places to avoid in PG?

Hi all! I'm moving to the area from the west coast bc of a work transfer. I'm looking to buy a house out there, but it's hard bc I've never even been to that part of the country. I'm looking for some insight into the area bc a lot of stuff I find online is misleading bc they're trying to sell you stuff so it's obvious not going to be impartial reviews.

I currently live in Las vegas and the neighborhood I live in was referred by the realtor as the "friendly ghetto". I've never had any issues w crimes, in fact most of the neighbors has been pretty nice. I wouldnt walk around at night by myself, but I have walked around at night with my partner with no issues. I much prefer this over nosy Karens and hoas.

Having said all of that I'd like to find something sort of in this proximity. I want to avoid getting stabbed raped or robbed as much as I want to avoid entitled white women. In a perfect world I end up in a neighborhood with a sense of community and there are some fellow artists/weirdos in there.

Let me know what you think!

Some updates that were asked for in comments:

-Less than a 30 min commute to Congress heights

-No kids, won't be having any

-Around 400k would be preferable but could do a little more for the right place

-Never lived in a walkable city or used metro so idk the pros and cons of that.