About the neighborhood

Alton offers a diverse range of housing options including small apartments, large apartments, single detached homes, and townhouses, with many residences built after the year 2000. The neighborhood benefits from a flat terrain, making bicycling easier despite limited dedicated infrastructure. Convenient parking and a street network designed for easy driving facilitate smooth transportation throughout the area. While grocery stores often require a vehicle visit, pharmacies and a selection of restaurants and cafes are nearby for quick access. The area’s serene atmosphere is complemented by ample green spaces located just outside its borders, contributing to a peaceful environment overall.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area is particularly car friendly. Finding a parking spot is quite easy, and most of the street network is built for cars. The bicycle is a somewhat poor mode of transportation in this area as the cycling infrastructure is sometimes poor. Nonetheless, there are not many hills to confront cyclists. Getting around as a pedestrian is also not particularly convenient for property owners in Alton as few common errands can be run without a car.

Services

Locals may find it very difficult to get to high schools and primary schools without the need for a vehicle. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. As far as food is concerned, it is easy to get to the nearest supermarket without a vehicle in Alton. Likewise, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few cafes in Alton.

Character

There is a wide selection of green spaces in Alton. Most locations in the neighborhood have fairly good access to green spaces, including Alton Residential Park, and there are a few of them nearby for residents to check out. It is relatively calm in this area, since there are very few people out and about on the streets.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly0.0

Few transit options

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.6

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance