About the neighborhood

Aurora Hills is a neighborhood characterized by a calm atmosphere and well-distributed public green spaces, offering residents ample opportunities to relax close to home. This area features a mix of single detached homes and large apartment buildings, mostly constructed between 1960 and 1980, with many three and four-bedroom options available. Convenient access to local supermarkets, numerous restaurants, and charming cafes enriches daily living. Educational institutions, including both primary and secondary schools, are located nearby from anywhere within the neighborhood. Bicycle infrastructure supports easy movement throughout the area, while multiple bus lines ensure connectivity to surrounding locations. Parking is readily accessible close to most residences.

Characteristics

Transportation

It is easy to get around by bike in this neighborhood. Aurora Hills will also attract people who want to live in a compact community because it is rather pedestrian-friendly; many day-to-day errands can be run without the need for a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are close by. The preferred approach to navigate this neighborhood is often a car. It is easy to access a place to park, and the majority of properties for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway. On the other hand, the public transit service in this part of the city is not very frequent. Nevertheless, commuters can rely on Florida Station on the Peoria - Lincoln and 18th / Calif - Florida. The neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences.

Services

A grocery store is ordinarily reachable within a reasonably short trip from any home in this part of Aurora. Additionally, Aurora Hills is a good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. With respect to education, primary as well as high schools are straightforward to reach without the need for a car from anywhere in this neighborhood.

Character

Aurora Hills has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this neighborhood is not known for its vibrancy, finding one of the a few bars is easy because they are generally situated in quite convenient locations. Aurora Hills is very quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Getting to public green spaces in the neighborhood, such as Bicentennial Park and Highline Park & Ballfields, is easy since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to explore.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.4

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some 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