About the neighborhood

Audobon Square offers a tranquil neighborhood with a calm atmosphere appealing to residents seeking peaceful surroundings. The area features a variety of housing options, including many three-bedroom single detached homes and smaller apartment buildings, reflecting development primarily between 1960 and 1980. Local conveniences include numerous restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets within easy reach, making daily errands straightforward. The neighborhood benefits from well-distributed bus stops and bus lines providing public transit access. Bicycle routes contribute to convenient, eco-friendly travel throughout the area. Educational institutions are accessible nearby, while abundant parks in adjacent neighborhoods provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Parking is readily available, supporting practical and comfortable living.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling as a pedestrian is fairly feasible for property owners in Audobon Square; most daily needs are easy to meet without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of Memphis is also bicycling-friendly. Driving is a very good transportation option in Audobon Square. Coming across a parking spot is quite easy. In contrast, Audobon Square is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by.

Services

A grocery store is ordinarily reachable within a reasonably short distance from anywhere in this part of Memphis. In addition, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a reasonably short pedestrian trip to a good variety of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in this part of Memphis.

Character

Audobon Square has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of Memphis with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Most areas in Audobon Square are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Access to parks is very easy in the neighborhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to visit.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.2

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

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.6

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

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk