About the neighborhood

Ballard welcomes residents with its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal place to seek a tranquil setting. The neighborhood’s mainly single detached homes offer spacious layouts, typically featuring two or three bedrooms. Convenient parking and close proximity to nearby highways make driving a smooth experience. Essential amenities such as primary schools and various businesses are accessible within the community, supporting daily needs. While there are fewer bike lanes, the flat terrain provides opportunities for casual cycling. Ballard reflects classic mid-20th-century architecture, contributing to its distinctive and charming character. This area presents a comfortable, well-rounded neighborhood for prospective residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is usually the best method to get around in Ballard. It is very convenient to park, and many homes for sale are a very short drive from the closest highway. Cycling is sometimes challenging in this part of the city since the cycling network is not particularly comprehensive. Nevertheless, the area is fairly flat. There are also relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of this part of the city, despite the fact that running daily errands is convenient without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well.

Services

Locals will welcome that no matter where their house is located in this area, primary schools are close by. However, high schools are not very numerous and consequently may require a long pedestrian trip to get to. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to eating, the closest grocery store in this area is usually only an extended trip away. In addition, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, and a small number of coffee shops can be found as well. Property owners have access to a fair number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Ballard is appealing, as it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Although this part of Evansville is not known for its vibrancy, with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is rather difficult to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located quite far away. At the same time, this area is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually very peaceful.

Car friendly9.0

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Restaurants6.0

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

Groceries5.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping5.8

Variety of shops within a short drive