Name: Arcata Heights / Northtown
Address: Arcata

About the neighborhood

Arcata Heights / Northtown features a well-developed cycling infrastructure that facilitates easy bike travel throughout the neighborhood. Convenient access to various restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores enhances daily living options nearby. Educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools, are situated within close proximity to residential areas, supporting convenient attendance. The neighborhood maintains a calm and peaceful atmosphere with minimal street noise and city clamor, creating a serene environment. Housing options are diverse, including small apartment buildings, larger apartment complexes, duplexes, and single detached homes built mostly around the 1970s. Residents benefit from nearby bus lines and outgoing connections via car to highways, offering practical transportation choices.

Characteristics

Transportation

A majority of the houses for sale in this neighborhood are located in areas that are rather convenient for pedestrians; most daily needs are easy to meet without a vehicle. The bicycle is a good means of transportation in this part of Arcata as there are a good number of bike lanes. Getting around by car is easy in this neighborhood. It is convenient to park, and many houses for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway. However, the public transit service in this neighborhood is not very frequent. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most homes.

Services

It is a rather short distance to reach both primary and secondary schools from any location in this part of the city. Residents have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. When it comes to eating, it is very convenient to access the closest grocery store without a car from any home in this part of Arcata. In addition, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and residents are served by a few cafes as well. It is also a rather short distance to a good variety of clothing stores, for example along H Street.

Character

Arcata Heights / Northtown offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Arcata with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. At the same time, this neighborhood is fairly good for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually reasonably tranquil, although there are still several louder sections, especially near the railway line.

Car friendly7.4

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.2

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