Name: 3rd Ward
Address: Paterson

About the neighborhood

3rd Ward offers a calm community with a variety of housing options, including duplexes, large apartment buildings, and single detached homes in various sizes. Residents find plenty of grocery stores and eateries along Passaic County 651 I, providing convenient options for daily needs and dining. Educational facilities such as primary and secondary schools are easily reachable from most residences. The neighborhood benefits from several parks nearby, offering accessible outdoor spaces. Bus service is supported by approximately ten lines with nearby stops, providing reasonable public transit access, while major highways like I-80 ensure smooth commuting by car.

Characteristics

Transportation

Many of the houses for sale in this part of Paterson are located in places that are very suitable for those who like to travel as pedestrians; all daily needs can be carried out without the use of a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. On the other hand, 3rd Ward is not particularly cycling-friendly because bicycle riders encounter quite a few elevation changes, and there are few bike lanes. The public transit service in 3rd Ward is not very accessible. Nonetheless, property owners are served by the Hawthorne on the Port Jervis Line and Main/Bergen County Line. Residents benefit from around 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close by. However, cars are a good medium of transportation in this part of Paterson. It is a reasonably short drive to the nearest highway, such as I-80, from any location in 3rd Ward.

Services

Primary as well as high schools are very easy to reach as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in this part of Paterson. When it comes to food, it is very often an option for property owners in this community to shop for general and specialty groceries without a vehicle. Passaic County 651 I is among the best streets for food stores. Moreover, there are over 100 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops to experience in 3rd Ward. It is also convenient to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

3rd Ward is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this community. 3rd Ward is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several noisier areas, especially closer to the railway line or I-80. However, it is easy to access public green spaces in the community since there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to visit. Finally, even though this part of Paterson is not known for its lively atmosphere, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the around 10 nightlife venues is easy as they are generally located a short distance away.

Car friendly6.0

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.0

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Transit friendly4.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.4

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk