Name: Barton
Address: San Bernardino

About the neighborhood

Barton offers a peaceful atmosphere with several nearby green spaces perfect for outdoor relaxation and recreation. The neighborhood features a diverse housing mix, including single detached homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings mainly built from 1960 to 1980. Residents benefit from convenient car access, with easy parking and proximity to major highways like Foothill Freeway. Multiple bus lines serve the area, providing public transit options with widely available stops. Educational institutions such as primary and secondary schools are located within a short distance. Dining and grocery options are available, complementing the tranquil and spacious character of this welcoming community.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is usually the favored way to navigate Barton. It is convenient to come across a parking spot, and nearby highways, such as Foothill Freeway, are very easy to reach from any home in Barton. In contrast, public transit users may find few choices in this part of the Inland Empire metropolitan area as a result of the infrequent service. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the community, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. Cycling is at times difficult in Barton since there are few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of hills. Barton is also not especially well-suited for pedestrians as few day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle.

Services

It is a reasonably short pedestrian trip to reach both primary and secondary schools from most homes for sale in this community. At the secondary level, there are both public and private schools. With respect to eating, the closest grocery store in Barton is typically only an extended distance away. In addition, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, and property owners benefit from a few cafes as well.

Character

Barton is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this community. Although this part of the Inland Empire metropolitan area is not known for its vibrancy, with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Barton is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Green spaces, like San Bernardino Soccer Complex and Rick Speicher Family Memorial Park, are especially well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to explore, making them easy to reach from the majority of locations in this community.

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 friendly4.4

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

Transit friendly2.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.2

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