Alva
Alva
About the neighborhood
Alva offers a tranquil environment characterized by mostly quiet streets and a slower pace of life. The neighborhood features a high proportion of charming single detached homes built predominantly in the mid-twentieth century, with many containing two or three bedrooms. Accessibility to primary and secondary schools is notably convenient for most residences in the area. Residents have access to several nearby supermarkets and a selection of nearby restaurants, providing varied dining options. While the terrain presents some challenges, its peaceful atmosphere and established housing make Alva a welcoming place for individuals seeking a calm setting.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are an excellent transportation option in Alva. This area is not very conducive to pedestrians since meeting daily needs is occasionally challenging without needing a vehicle. This census county division is also not very amenable to biking because there are a good number of hills, and the cycling infrastructure is not particularly comprehensive.
Services
It is generally feasible for property owners in Alva to do their groceries as pedestrians. There are also a few choices for those who care about restaurants and cafes in close proximity. When it comes to education, it is a short distance to reach both primary and secondary schools from any location in Alva.
Character
The character of Alva is exemplified by its relaxed environment. Alva is excellent for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as the streets are generally especially tranquil.
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
Restaurants4.0
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.0
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping3.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
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
- $28,343
- Median Household Income
- $55,953
Housing Type
- 86.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 1.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 1.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 6.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 86.9%
- Semi detached
- 0.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 1.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 1.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 6.2%
- Mobile
- 3.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 30.4%
- 0 to 4
- 5.5%
- 5 to 9
- 6.2%
- 10 to 14
- 6.9%
- 15 to 19
- 8.3%
- 20 to 24
- 13.7%
- 25 to 29
- 8.5%
- 30 to 34
- 7.5%
- 35 to 39
- 6.0%
- 40 to 44
- 4.9%
- 45 to 49
- 2.6%
- 50 to 54
- 4.1%
- 55 to 59
- 4.7%
- 60 to 64
- 6.2%
- 65 to 69
- 4.9%
- 70 to 74
- 3.0%
- 75 to 79
- 2.9%
- 80 to 84
- 1.5%
- 85 and over
- 2.5%
Education Level
- 8.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 28.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 4.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 24.6% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.8% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 3.8% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.1%
- High School
- 28.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 4.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24.6%
- Master's degree
- 7.3%
- Professional degree
- 0.8%
- PhD
- 3.8%
Commute Mode
- 6.2% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 89.7% DRIVE
- 0.9% OTHER
- Foot
- 6.2%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 89.7%
- Other
- 0.9%
- None
- 3.3%
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