missus

Hi, I am most likely coming to Gainesville end of this year (2011) or early 2012 for a PhD. Need some advice on good places to live, but have specific "circumstances": two kids! So space is important (at least 2 br, preferably 3), area i.t.o. safety but also schools (older one goes to elementary school), but most importantly price. I will be on my own with the two kids, and as you can imagine, things will be tight on a PhD stipend (am applying for more grants/funds). Through craigslist I've seen some fairly affordable houses around University Ave (i.e. few streets behind it), but when I check the street view through googlemaps, I am not sure whether these are "good" areas... Distance to campus is actually the least of my worries, will organise a car. However, also do not want to be out in the boonies - a social scene would be nice! Any advice, recommendations, tips...? PS PhD will be with Agricultural and Biological Engineering, which I guess is at the main campus?