Name: Avalon
Address: Albuquerque

About the neighborhood

Avalon offers a calm and peaceful environment characterized by well-placed green spaces that provide pleasant outdoor areas nearby. The neighborhood benefits from convenient access to primary and secondary schools, ensuring educational opportunities are within close proximity. Parking is highly accessible, and many residences are situated near major highways such as Coronado Freeway, facilitating straightforward transportation by car. Dining options, including several local restaurants and cafes, add to the area’s conveniences. Housing options prominently feature mobile homes and single detached homes, with a significant portion featuring three bedrooms. Overall, Avalon provides a serene setting with practical amenities for everyday needs.

Characteristics

Transportation

Moving around by car is especially convenient in Avalon. Parking is easy, and the majority of houses for sale are a rather short car ride from the closest highway, such as Coronado Freeway. In contrast, the transit system in Avalon is quite bad. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very practical for residents in Avalon as few common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle. The bike is a rather poor method of transportation in Avalon as the cycling network is not especially comprehensive, and there are a good number of slopes.

Services

In the majority of cases, a car is needed to do groceries. Conversely, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few cafes in Avalon. With regards to education, it is a reasonably short distance to get to both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in this area. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Avalon. Most areas in this neighborhood are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor around Coronado Freeway. Lastly, public green spaces are very well-situated and there are a few of them close by for residents to explore, which makes them easy to get to from the majority of locations in Avalon.

Car friendly10.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.0

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly1.6

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive