Name: Arbor Hills
Address: Madison

About the neighborhood

Arbor Hills offers a peaceful neighborhood environment with minimal street noise and ample access to green spaces such as Knollwood Park and Aldo Leopold Park. Its housing features a mix of single detached homes, townhouses, and larger apartment buildings, with many properties developed during the 1960s and 1970s. Primary schools are conveniently located throughout the area, ensuring educational opportunities are within easy reach. Moving around by car is especially convenient, complemented by accessible bus stops nearby. Additionally, the neighborhood supports bicycling as a practical transportation option with reasonable bike infrastructure available throughout. This community provides a quiet and outgoing atmosphere complemented by convenient amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

Arbor Hills is particularly car friendly. Parking is quite easy. On the other hand, the transit access in this neighborhood is rather poor. Thankfully, homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. A majority of the houses for sale in this neighborhood are located in places that are not very suitable for pedestrians as many daily needs are occasionally difficult to carry out without a car. On the other hand, getting around by bicycle is convenient in this area.

Services

Locals will value that wherever their property is situated in this part of Madison, primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, this area does not contain any high schools. With respect to food, the closest supermarket in Arbor Hills is generally only an extended trip away. Furthermore, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a small selection of cafes can be found as well.

Character

People who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Arbor Hills. Most areas in this part of Madison are very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, it is very easy to access green spaces in the neighborhood since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to relax in.

Car friendly9.0

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

Cycling friendly7.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive