Name: Berwyn
Address: Berwyn

About the neighborhood

Berwyn offers diverse transportation options including convenient public transit with three train stations and several bus lines, as well as easy highway access for commuting. The city supports bicycling well due to its flat terrain and strong bike network. A variety of grocery stores and restaurants provide excellent dining and shopping choices, with Harlem Avenue noted for its selections. Education facilities, both public and private, are reliably close by. Residents benefit from a tranquil atmosphere featuring several nearby parks like Proska Park that provide ample green space. The neighborhood presents a broad range of housing styles, from lofts to four-bedroom homes.

Characteristics

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is rather simple to move around in Berwyn. House buyers who value living in a compact area will be pleased with the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of this city; many common errands can be run without the use of a car, and plenty of businesses are rather close at hand. Berwyn is also fairly amenable to bicycling because there are a fair number of bike lanes, and riding is made easier by the generally flat terrain. The transit in Berwyn is reasonably practical. There is the Harlem Ave., Lavergne and Berwyn on the Burlington Northern. House owners are served by plenty of rapid transit stations on the Blue Line. There are about 10 bus lines traversing the city, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. Cars are also a good means of transportation in Berwyn because nearby highways are not especially easy to drive to.

Services

The closest grocery store in Berwyn is typically only a short pedestrian trip away. There are approximately 30 supermarkets in this part of the Chicago metropolitan area, and the best variety can be found on streets such as Harlem Avenue. Additionally, those who appreciate eating out won't have to travel far in this city, where over 200 restaurants and approximately 20 coffee shops are available. Residents can find a fair number of nearby clothing stores. Regarding education, home owners will welcome that wherever their house is located in Berwyn, primary as well as high schools are close by. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Berwyn has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Berwyn is very quiet, as the streets are very calm. On the other hand, green spaces, such as White Eagle Woods South and Rench Park, are very well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit, which results in them being easy to get to from most locations within the city. Finally, although the ambience is not the most lively in this city, its main streets are still quite energetic, and with its about 40 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly5.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.8

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.0

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