About the neighborhood

Barlow offers a peaceful and tranquil setting with a variety of housing options, including single detached homes and mobile homes. This neighborhood features a range of unit sizes, from lofts to spacious four-bedroom residences, accommodating diverse preferences. Street parking is convenient, supporting easy vehicle access throughout the area. Several bus lines serve the community with nearby stops, providing additional transportation alternatives. The serene atmosphere results from relatively low pedestrian activity, creating a quiet environment. Constructed mostly around the mid-1980s, the homes reflect several decades of steady development, contributing to the area’s established, calm character.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a very good transportation option in Barlow. It is especially convenient to park. However, public transit riders may find limited choices in Barlow as a result of the low service level. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and bus stops are ordinarily around the corner. Although there are a limited number of slopes to challenge cyclists, Barlow is not very bicycling-friendly since the cycling infrastructure is quite bad. Barlow is also not very conducive to people who get around as pedestrians as very few daily needs can be met without a vehicle.

Services

There are no high schools and no primary schools in this part of the city. With regards to eating, in most cases, a vehicle is needed to shop for groceries.

Character

Barlow is a neighborhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a chill environment. Barlow is relatively serene, due to the presence of very few pedestrians.

Car friendly8.6

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

Cycling friendly3.2

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.8

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

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants3.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.8

Some groceries within a short drive