Name: Atglen
Address: Atglen, PA

About the neighborhood

Atglen offers predominantly single detached homes and townhouses built mostly between the 1960s and 1990s, with a portion from earlier decades, presenting a variety of spacious floor plans including three and four-bedroom options. The borough is known for its tranquil streets, providing a calm and peaceful atmosphere throughout most areas. Parking is readily available, making vehicle access convenient for daily activities. Although public green spaces are limited, the slower overall pace adds to the borough’s quiet charm. Residents benefit from a strong sense of stability with approximately seventy percent of properties occupied by long-term residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

Commuting by car is straightforward in Atglen. It is very easy to access a parking spot. The bike is a quite poor mode of transportation in this borough since the area is not particularly flat, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive. It is also very difficult for pedestrians to navigate Atglen because very few daily needs can be carried out without a car.

Services

It is rarely practical for house buyers in Atglen to purchase their groceries as pedestrians. There are also a few opportunities for those who value restaurants in close proximity. When it comes to education, locals may find it very hard to reach high schools and primary schools without the need for a car.

Character

Atglen is a reasonably good borough to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. Most areas in Atglen are reasonably quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case closer to the railway line. Reaching parks is very hard in the borough since they aren't well-situated. Still, there are a few green spaces close by for residents to relax in.

Car friendly8.8

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

Cycling friendly1.8

Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.8

Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs

Restaurants3.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.4

Some groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.6

Few or no shops within a short drive