Hi! I recently bought a place in JSQ by India Square and can concur the area generally feels quite safe, and the walk to JSQ PATH is short and convenient. I had the same dilemma a couple months ago before getting a place, and didn't find much friendly help on here so glad I'm seeing some nice responses!

My opinion as a mid 20 female:

• Not too much to do at night but there's more and more luxury apts being built, meaning more nice retail storefronts and cafes. -No big nice park yet besides maybe small ones by Canco Loft or other buildings. Nice park is to be built though where the old courthouse building stands. -Lack of gym choices in immediate neighborhood besides Blink but short distance to other gyms I guess. Hoping something will pop up with this redevelopment
• Supermarket variety is scattered. Hoping more is added as 1 JSQ builds up. We know a Target is oncoming.
• Roommates and private rooms as well as older houses are definitely plenty here, so don't limit yourself to luxury apartments!
• Good food though, especially Indian. Also quick drive up to the Heights for good food there :) I found my fave Chinese spot for authentic spicy Chinese food is Linglongxuan.

Overall JSQ is pretty safe around India Sq, and there are many smaller luxury apartments available there as well as more affordable options in older houses and with roommates or private rooms. Transportation proximity is a huge advantage. Night life in immediate neighborhood, not so much. Parks and gyms, not YET. Retail? On the up. More and more new things show up as the months pass, so I have no doubt we'll be seeing more options in the area and around the path station.