About the neighborhood

Black Jack offers a tranquil environment characterized by calm streets and abundant green spaces evenly distributed throughout the area, including the popular Black Jack Park. The housing stock primarily consists of single detached homes mostly built during the 1960s and 1970s, featuring spacious layouts with three or more bedrooms. Elementary schools are conveniently located near most properties, complemented by several restaurant options and pharmacies within easy reach. Although transportation relies mainly on vehicles, easy access to highways and ample parking make commuting straightforward. This community provides a serene setting with various amenities close by, making it an inviting place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is very often the favored approach to move around in Black Jack. Many houses for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and it is very easy to access a place to park. However, the public transit service in Black Jack is not very frequent. Nevertheless, property owners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are typically a short distance away. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very practical for residents in this part of the St. Louis metropolitan area because few common errands can be run without a car. Black Jack is also not very bicycling-friendly because cyclists are faced with quite a few hills, and the cycling infrastructure is fairly poor.

Services

Home buyers in Black Jack typically need a vehicle to do groceries. Nevertheless, it is generally a rather short trip to the nearest pharmacy, which can supply some basic food items. There are also a limited number of options for those who value nearby restaurants. With respect to education, it is a short trip to access primary schools from most properties for sale in Black Jack. In contrast, house buyers may consider it very difficult to access high schools without the use of a car. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced environment will enjoy Black Jack. Many locations within the city have good access to public green spaces, including Harold J. Evangelista Park and Dunegant Park, since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to check out. Most areas in this city are especially quiet, as the streets are very calm.

Car friendly9.4

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

Cycling friendly2.4

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.8

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly0.8

Few transit options

Restaurants4.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.6

Some groceries within a short drive