Name: Beverly Hills
Address: Baltimore

About the neighborhood

Beverly Hills features well-designed streets that support convenient automobile use, including easy access to parking. The neighborhood boasts a good bicycling infrastructure, making cycling a comfortable option for transportation. Daily errands are simplified by nearby grocery stores and a few dining establishments. Several bus lines pass through the area, offering transit access close to most residences. While public parks are located just outside the neighborhood boundaries, green spaces are abundant and accessible, contributing to a serene atmosphere. The housing stock primarily consists of charming single detached homes from before 1960, alongside townhouses and duplexes, with an assortment of three-bedroom options available.

Characteristics

Transportation

Beverly Hills is bicycling-friendly as there are a fair number of bike lanes. People who want to live in a compact community will also enjoy the rather pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of Baltimore; meeting daily needs is convenient without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Getting around by transit can be difficult in Beverly Hills due to the infrequent service. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. However, driving is very often the favored transportation option in Beverly Hills. Parking is quite easy, and most of the street infrastructure is built for cars.

Services

The closest supermarket in Beverly Hills is typically only a very short distance away. Moreover, this area is a good place in which to eat out, and a small selection of coffee shops can be found as well. It is also a reasonably short pedestrian trip to a good choice of clothing stores. Regarding education, residents will welcome that no matter where their house is situated in Beverly Hills, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Beverly Hills is a great part of Baltimore for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. However, public green spaces, including Father Hooper Field, are very well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to check out, which makes it very easy to get to them from many locations within Beverly Hills.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.2

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.8

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

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk