I have had Crows around everywhere that I have lived in the Pacific Northwest. Currently, I live near the ocean and have had Crows nest in nearby shore pines. I've also seen Ravens in the taller wooded areas and near the beach dunes.
If a neighbor decried the murderous Crows, I would mention the study, emphasizing that deer and crows kill baby birds at the same rate which is way below insects!
I can usually distinguish Crows and Ravens by the shape of their tail feathers when they are flying but more by the calls--love the raucous sounds of the Ravens.