Name: Benjamin Hills
Address: Wichita

About the neighborhood

Benjamin Hills features a variety of housing options, including single detached homes and spacious apartments with diverse unit sizes from lofts to large four-bedroom layouts. The neighborhood benefits from a calm atmosphere with low noise levels, offering residents peaceful surroundings. Its flat terrain makes bicycle travel convenient, contributing to easy mobility within the area. Many properties are located near bus stops, making public transit accessible without being the primary transportation method. A selection of approximately 10 restaurants and coffee shops adds to the neighborhood’s charm. Educational institutions for different levels are situated within a short distance, enhancing local convenience.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a great medium of transportation in Benjamin Hills. Parking is generally easy, and many real estate listings are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway. However, residents using public transit may find limited choices in this area by reason of the low service level. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. Traveling as a pedestrian is not particularly feasible for home buyers in this part of Wichita as few day-to-day errands can be run without a car. In contrast, biking is convenient in this neighborhood as there are not many elevation changes to challenge bicycle riders.

Services

It is a reasonably short distance to access both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in Benjamin Hills. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. As far as eating is concerned, the closest grocery store in Benjamin Hills is usually only a rather short distance away. In addition, this part of Wichita is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat, and a limited selection of coffee shops can be found as well.

Character

Benjamin Hills is a very good neighborhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm ambience. Most areas in Benjamin Hills are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Car friendly9.8

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.6

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