Name: Boardman
Address: Boardman

About the neighborhood

Boardman offers a calm and quiet atmosphere distinct in its appeal and character. The community features predominately single detached homes built around the 1960s, providing a classic residential setting. There are convenient grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes nearby for everyday needs. Transportation within the neighborhood is primarily car-oriented, with ample parking available and some bus lines linking key areas. Biking is a suitable option due to the community’s accommodating infrastructure. Educational options include both public and private elementary schools. Overall, Boardman presents a pleasant and peaceful environment combining accessibility with convenient amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a very good transportation option in Boardman. Accessing a place to park is generally easy. However, the public transit service in Boardman is not very frequent. Nonetheless, the community is served by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most houses. Biking is easy in Boardman. However, getting around as a pedestrian is not very popular in this part of the Mahoning Valley metropolitan area, despite the fact that running common errands is convenient without a car.

Services

It is convenient to access the nearest supermarket without the need to get in a car in this part of the Mahoning Valley metropolitan area. Moreover, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a good number of options, for example on Boardman Canfield Road, and house buyers benefit from about 10 cafes as well. It is also convenient to reach a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian. As far as education is concerned, there are only a few high schools and primary schools in Boardman and accordingly they can be a long distance away. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Boardman offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this community finding one of the approximately 30 nightlife venues is rather challenging as they are generally situated in not very convenient locations. At the same time, this community is quiet overall, as the streets are usually reasonably peaceful, however noise can be problematic around the railway line or I-680.

Car friendly8.8

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

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.2

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