About the neighborhood

Andrews AFB features predominantly single detached homes and townhouses built around 1994, providing spacious options with three or more bedrooms. The community benefits from convenient access to nearby highways, making travel by car straightforward. While public transit options are limited, a few bus lines connect the area. Primary schools are located within a short distance, catering to educational needs. A selection of restaurants and cafes contributes to local dining options. The nearby communities offer abundant green spaces scattered throughout, perfect for outdoor activities and relaxation. Andrews AFB combines residential comfort with access to essential services and scenic surroundings.

Characteristics

Transportation

The best way to get around in this community is very often a car. Nearby highways are reasonably easy to access from anywhere in Andrews AFB, and it is especially convenient to park. However, the transit access in Andrews AFB is quite poor. Nonetheless, the community is connected by approximately 10 bus lines. Andrews AFB is not especially convenient for those who prefer to travel as pedestrians because most day-to-day needs are at times challenging to meet without the use of a vehicle. This part of the Greater Washington metropolitan area is also not particularly bicycling-friendly since there are few bike lanes, and there are a good number of elevation changes.

Services

Property owners in Andrews AFB will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a rather long pedestrian trip away. Residents benefit from over 50 restaurants and coffee shops as well. As far as education is concerned, in Andrews AFB, locals will typically be able to access primary schools as pedestrians. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of high schools and accordingly they can be a very long distance away. Property owners have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Andrews AFB. It is easy to access parks from the majority of locations in the community and there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to discover. Lastly, this community can be rather noisy, as there can be a very large amount of noise from.

Car friendly9.2

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly1.2

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants4.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive