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
Driving is an excellent medium of transportation in Alva. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very convenient for home buyers in this area because most daily needs are at times difficult to meet without the use of a vehicle. Biking is also challenging in Alva as there are a good number of elevation changes, and the bicycling infrastructure is not particularly well-developed.
Services
In Alva, home owners will generally be able to access both primary and secondary schools without a car. As far as eating is concerned, a grocery store is ordinarily reachable within a reasonably short trip from most houses for sale in this area. There are also a few options for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes.
Character
The character of Alva is exemplified by its calm environment. Alva is great for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are generally especially peaceful.
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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