New Listing
158 GARLAND AVEAMHERST, VA 24521
6
5
3,844 SQ FT
Listing by Karl Miller Realty Llc
MLS® #: 369133
Amherst
District 2
About the neighborhood
Amherst offers a peaceful and relaxed environment with quiet streets that create a tranquil atmosphere for residents. The town features a variety of housing options, predominantly single detached homes alongside some duplexes, with properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Built mostly around 1969, the housing stock provides diverse choices for various preferences. Several grocery stores and dining establishments are conveniently located within the town, supporting everyday needs. Educational institutions, particularly primary schools, are accessible from most homes. While automobile travel is the most effective transportation mode, limited bus lines provide additional public transit options.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a great transportation option in this town. Finding a place to park is quite easy. However, Amherst is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, the town is connected by a few bus lines, and most houses are close to a bus stop. Cycling is challenging in Amherst as traveling by bike is rendered difficult by the typically steep terrain, and the cycling network is not very well-developed. Nevertheless, households often decide to travel by bicycle. Amherst is also not very well-suited for pedestrians as very few daily needs can be met without a vehicle.
Services
In Amherst, locals will commonly be able to access primary schools without the use of a car. On the other hand, it can be very difficult to travel to high schools from homes for sale in this town. With respect to eating, the closest supermarket in Amherst is usually only a rather short trip away. A limited number of restaurants can be found in Amherst as well.
Character
The character of Amherst is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Amherst is very good for those who need quiet areas, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.8
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly0.6
Few transit options
Restaurants3.4
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.2
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes0.8
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.0
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.4
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $26,698
- Median Household Income
- $46,674
Housing Type
- 74.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 3.4% SEMI DETACHED
- 18.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.4% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.6% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 74.1%
- Semi detached
- 3.4%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 18.3%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.4%
- Mobile
- 3.6%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 40.2%
- 0 to 4
- 2.9%
- 5 to 9
- 3.0%
- 10 to 14
- 7.7%
- 15 to 19
- 9.4%
- 20 to 24
- 8.7%
- 25 to 29
- 5.5%
- 30 to 34
- 7.1%
- 35 to 39
- 5.8%
- 40 to 44
- 3.8%
- 45 to 49
- 3.4%
- 50 to 54
- 7.4%
- 55 to 59
- 3.4%
- 60 to 64
- 5.1%
- 65 to 69
- 7.8%
- 70 to 74
- 6.2%
- 75 to 79
- 5.4%
- 80 to 84
- 3.6%
- 85 and over
- 3.7%
Education Level
- 15.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 37.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 11.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 6.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 17.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 9.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 15.8%
- High School
- 37.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 11.8%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 6.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17.3%
- Master's degree
- 9.4%
- Professional degree
- 0.1%
- PhD
- 1.2%
Commute Mode
- 4.3% FOOT
- 1.8% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 80.6% DRIVE
- 3.6% OTHER
- Foot
- 4.3%
- Bike
- 1.8%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 80.6%
- Other
- 3.6%
- None
- 9.7%
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