Name: Bensalem
Address: Bensalem

About the neighborhood

Bensalem, Pennsylvania offers a peaceful township with a variety of housing including single detached homes, townhouses, and apartment buildings, built mostly around the mid-1970s. Residents benefit from convenient access to approximately 30 supermarkets and several dining options, catering to diverse tastes. The area boasts numerous green spaces, providing a calm environment for outdoor activities. Public and private educational options are available, with primary schools easily accessible throughout the township. Well-connected by car, most homes are close to major highways and offer ample parking. Bus services through about 10 lines provide multiple routes. This neighborhood provides a tranquil living experience with a range of amenities nearby.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are an excellent transportation option in Bensalem. It is especially convenient to come across a place to park, and it is a rather short drive to the nearest highway, such as Delaware Expy, from anywhere in Bensalem. In contrast, the transit system in this area is not very accessible. Nonetheless, homeowners profit from Riverside Light Rail Station, Delanco Light Rail Station and Beverly/Edgewater Park Light Rail Sta on the Riverline Light Rail. There is the Torresdale, Langhorne and Croydon with access to the Trenton Line and West Trenton Line. There are about 20 bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. Traveling as a pedestrian in this township is not very popular, even though running common errands is easy without a vehicle. It is also difficult to move around by bike in Bensalem because there are a fair number of slopes, and the bicycling network is not very well-developed.

Services

Residents will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in Bensalem, primary schools are close by. In contrast, there are only a very small number of high schools and thus they can be a very long trip away. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to food, a supermarket is ordinarily accessible within a rather long pedestrian trip from most houses for sale in this area. Likewise, Bensalem is a fairly good place in which to eat out, and a limited number of coffee shops is available as well.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a township, Bensalem is a reasonably good option. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its about 40 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Bensalem is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Access to public green spaces in the township, including Glen Foerd on the Delaware and Pleasant Hill Park, is easy and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly9.4

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

Cycling friendly3.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.2

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