About the neighborhood

Backus Farm offers convenient access to multiple bus lines, making transit options efficient and environmentally conscious. This neighborhood features an accessible bike-share program and relatively flat terrain, enhancing alternative transportation choices. Residents find a variety of grocery stores nearby, including specialty markets, along with several dining options. Educational facilities such as primary and high schools are easily reachable. The area boasts several public green spaces and tree-lined streets that contribute to a refreshing urban atmosphere. A diverse mix of duplexes, townhouses, and apartment buildings provides housing variety, while vibrant local streets create a dynamic and inviting environment.

Characteristics

Transportation

Backus Farm is a great part of the city with regards to traveling without driving. Property owners who appreciate living in a compact area will enjoy the very pedestrian-friendly nature of this area; all daily needs can be carried out without a car, and various businesses are especially close at hand. Backus Farm is also reasonably bicycling-friendly as bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away, and it is an even ride to most destinations. With about 10 nearby bus lines, getting around by public transit is very easy in this neighborhood. However, traveling by car is at times difficult in this area. Nevertheless, nearby highways are very easy to access from any location in Backus Farm.

Services

It is a very short distance to access both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in this neighborhood. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning eating, property owners in Backus Farm will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short pedestrian trip away. Additionally, owing to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in Backus Farm, there is almost always a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. Residents can find a large number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Backus Farm offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Finding things to do in this part of the city is very easy. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are crowds of people around most of the time, and finding one of the approximately 10 bars is very easy as they are generally located very close by. Greenery is quite present in this area as the tree canopy coverage for numerous streets is fairly good. It is very easy to access green spaces since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly4.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly9.2

Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

Restaurants9.2

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk