Name: Belmar
Address: Amarillo

About the neighborhood

Belmar presents a peaceful neighborhood characterized by low traffic noise and a relaxed atmosphere. The area features a mix of single detached homes alongside apartment buildings, many constructed during the 1960s and 1970s, offering various living options with one to three-bedroom layouts. Convenient access to multiple types of businesses supports day-to-day needs with ease, along with several cafes and places to dine out nearby. Flat terrain makes car travel straightforward, and proximity to highways ensures quick commuting by vehicle. Several bus lines provide transit options, with stops generally within a reasonable distance, enhancing connectivity throughout the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who want to reside in a compact community will be pleased with the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighborhood; most daily needs are convenient to carry out without a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. Despite the fact that there are few elevation changes to challenge cyclists, commuting by bicycle is at times difficult in this part of the city as the cycling network is rather poor. Driving is a very good means of transportation in Belmar. It is very convenient to come across a place to park, and nearby highways are very easy to reach from any location in Belmar. However, public transit riders may experience very few choices in Belmar due to the low service level. Nevertheless, house owners are served by a few bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop.

Services

In Belmar, locals will usually be able to access primary schools as pedestrians. However, there are no high schools in this area. Regarding food, a supermarket is ordinarily accessible within a very long pedestrian trip from most properties for sale in this part of Amarillo. Moreover, Belmar is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also a rather short pedestrian trip to a decent selection of clothing stores.

Character

Belmar is unique in that it has both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Even though this area is not known for its lively atmosphere, it is easy to find places to go out at night because they are well-distributed throughout the neighborhood. At the same time, this part of the city is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be especially peaceful.

Car friendly8.6

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

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

Transit friendly1.4

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants7.4

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

Groceries5.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive