About the neighborhood

Bala Cynwyd offers a wide variety of housing styles, including single detached homes, townhouses, large apartment buildings, and lofts suitable for many preferences. This community benefits from convenient access to two train stations on the Cynwyd Line and several bus routes, making public transportation options readily available. Nearby highways, such as Schuylkill Expressway, provide straightforward access throughout the area. A well-distributed network of green spaces allows for plenty of outdoor time amid a mostly peaceful environment. Montgomery Avenue features a selection of restaurants and cafes, while schools at the primary and secondary levels, both public and private, are located nearby.

Characteristics

Transportation

Bala Cynwyd affords house buyers several alternative means of transportation. The public transit infrastructure in Bala Cynwyd is good. In particular, train stations, including the Overbrook, Merion and Wissahickon on the Paoli/Thorndale Line, Manayunk / Norristown Line, Cynwyd Line, Paoli / Thorndale Line and Manayunk/Norristown Line, are typically a short distance away from most houses in the community. The community is linked by about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. Traveling as a pedestrian is also reasonably practical for house buyers in Bala Cynwyd; many common errands can be run without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Bicycling is easy in Bala Cynwyd.

Services

Property owners in Bala Cynwyd will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a rather short trip away. Moreover, there are a fair number of options for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a reasonably short pedestrian trip to a decent choice of clothing stores. With regards to education, residents will appreciate that no matter where their house is situated in Bala Cynwyd, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Residents can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Bala Cynwyd offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Even though this part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area is not known for its vibrancy, with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. On the other hand, it is easy to get to public green spaces in the community since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Car friendly8.6

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.4

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

Transit friendly5.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.6

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

Groceries6.8

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