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Alva
Alva
About the neighborhood
Alva is a peaceful city in Woods County, known for its quiet surroundings and low street noise. The community features predominantly single detached homes and townhouses with two and three bedrooms, providing a range of comfortable living options. Residents benefit from nearby primary and secondary schools accessible wherever they live within the city. Several restaurants and coffee shops contribute to the local charm, offering diverse dining experiences. While car travel is convenient thanks to easy commuting routes, the neighborhood offers limited bike lanes but presents a mild challenge for cycling due to the hilly terrain. Overall, Alva presents a calm and inviting atmosphere.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
The favored mode of transportation in this city is usually a car. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very feasible for property owners in Alva because few common errands can be run without a car. It is also difficult to commute by bicycle in Alva as the cycling infrastructure is not especially extensive, and there are a good number of hills for cyclists to brave.
Services
The nearest supermarket in Alva is usually only a reasonably short trip away. There are also a few choices for those who appreciate close by restaurants and cafes. As far as education is concerned, primary as well as high schools are straightforward to reach as a pedestrian from anywhere in Alva.
Character
The character of Alva is exemplified by its relaxed environment. Most areas in Alva are especially quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.8
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants4.2
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping3.4
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.6
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $28,418
- Median Household Income
- $58,798
Housing Type
- 87.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 1.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 1.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 1.7% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 6.1% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 2.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 87.2%
- Semi detached
- 1.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 1.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 1.7%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 6.1%
- Mobile
- 2.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 30.9%
- 0 to 4
- 4.6%
- 5 to 9
- 5.7%
- 10 to 14
- 6.8%
- 15 to 19
- 7.8%
- 20 to 24
- 14.4%
- 25 to 29
- 9.8%
- 30 to 34
- 7.1%
- 35 to 39
- 6.1%
- 40 to 44
- 4.9%
- 45 to 49
- 2.6%
- 50 to 54
- 3.3%
- 55 to 59
- 4.6%
- 60 to 64
- 6.6%
- 65 to 69
- 5.2%
- 70 to 74
- 3.2%
- 75 to 79
- 2.7%
- 80 to 84
- 1.7%
- 85 and over
- 2.9%
Education Level
- 8.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.1% HIGH SCHOOL
- 23.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 4.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 24.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 4.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.6%
- High School
- 27.1%
- Some college, no degree
- 23.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 4.9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24.5%
- Master's degree
- 6.2%
- Professional degree
- 1.1%
- PhD
- 4.0%
Commute Mode
- 5.9% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 91.5% DRIVE
- 1.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 5.9%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 91.5%
- Other
- 1.0%
- None
- 1.6%
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