Name: Arlington
Address: Arlington

About the neighborhood

Arlington offers a peaceful atmosphere with abundant green spaces, including over 50 parks nearby such as Mystic Lakes and St Pauls Catholic Cemetery. The town features a bicycling-friendly infrastructure that supports easy and convenient rides throughout the area. Its variety of housing options includes single detached homes, spacious apartments, duplexes, and lofts, providing many choices for different preferences. A wide selection of private and public schools are located within easy reach. Food options are plentiful, with more than 50 restaurants and coffee shops, along with convenient access to grocery stores. The town blends calm surroundings with plentiful amenities and connectivity.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cycling is rather embraced in Arlington since there are a good number of bike lanes. This town will also appeal to people who want to live in a compact community because it is rather geared towards pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without needing a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Driving is often the preferred method to get around in this area. Many properties for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, and accessing a place to park is generally easy. On the other hand, public transit riders may experience limited choices in this area by reason of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, there is Davis and Alewife with access to the Red Line. There is the Belmont, West Medford and Wedgemere on the Fitchburg Line and Lowell Line. Residents benefit from approximately 30 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner.

Services

In this town, locals will typically be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without a car. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning eating, a grocery store is usually accessible within a reasonably short distance from any home in this town. Massachusetts Avenue is among the best streets for groceries. Furthermore, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also easy to reach a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

The character of Arlington is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. This town is quiet overall, as the streets are quite peaceful - although that is not the case around the railway line. Finally, green spaces, including Clay Pit Pond Park and Beaver Brook North Reservation, are very well-spread out and there are over 150 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, making them very easy to get to from the majority of locations in this area.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly6.6

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly4.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.2

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

Groceries7.4

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