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

The preferred approach to move around in this part of Evansville is very often a car. Parking is easy, and the majority of houses for sale are a very short car ride from the nearest highway. The bicycle is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in this neighborhood as the cycling network is not particularly well-developed. Thankfully, bicycle riders do not face significant elevation changes. Getting around as a pedestrian is also not very popular in Ballard, although running common errands is easy without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity.

Services

Locals will find that wherever their home is located in Ballard, primary schools are nearby. In contrast, it can be challenging to reach high schools without a car. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. When it comes to food, home buyers in Ballard will welcome that a grocery store is always only an extended trip away. Furthermore, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, and a limited variety of coffee shops is available as well. Home buyers benefit from a good number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Ballard offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Even though this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is rather difficult to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located relatively far away. At the same time, this part of Evansville is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

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 pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

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