About the neighborhood

Arcade Creek offers a tranquil environment with calm streets and a slower pace of life. Residents benefit from convenient access to numerous restaurants, cafes, and about 30 different dining options nearby. Primary schools are easily accessible throughout the neighborhood, and several public green spaces, including Crosswoods Park, provide ample outdoor areas to explore. The housing stock features charming properties mainly built between 1960 and 1980, with a balanced mix of single detached homes, townhouses, duplexes, and small apartment buildings. Convenient car commuting is supported by close proximity to the highway and ample parking, while a few bus lines enhance public transit access within the area.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who want to reside in a compact area will enjoy the moderately pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighborhood; many day-to-day needs can be carried out without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. In contrast, Arcade Creek is not especially suited for bicycling since there are few bike lanes, and the topography is not particularly flat. This part of the city is moderately car friendly. It is convenient to park, and nearby highways are easy to drive to from any location in Arcade Creek. However, getting around by transit can be difficult in Arcade Creek by reason of the infrequent service. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties.

Services

Property owners in Arcade Creek will welcome that a grocery store is always only a rather short trip away. Likewise, this part of Citrus Heights is a good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. Property owners benefit from a fair number of clothing stores within a short distance. As far as education is concerned, primary schools are convenient to reach as a pedestrian from anywhere in Arcade Creek. However, it can be challenging to reach high schools without a car.

Character

Arcade Creek is a very good neighborhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. This area is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, it is easy to access green spaces in the neighborhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover.

Car friendly7.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance