Name: Buckingham
Address: Arlington

About the neighborhood

Buckingham offers a well-connected environment with several nearby bus lines making transit convenient. The neighborhood features a well-developed bicycling network, complemented by accessible bike-share stations. Residents benefit from close proximity to both public and private elementary schools as well as nearby high schools. A variety of dining options, including restaurants and cafes, can be found near Glebe Road, adding to the convenience of the area. Grocery stores are easily reachable, supporting daily needs effortlessly. The neighborhood presents a relaxed atmosphere combined with dynamic streets, particularly around its main thoroughfares. Housing options range from apartments to duplexes and townhouses, primarily built around 1980.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of Arlington will attract homeowners that use a variety of modes of transportation. This area is rather transit friendly. In particular, rapid transit stations, such as Virginia Sq-GMU and Ballston-MU on the Metrorail Silver Line and Metrorail Orange Line, are ordinarily relatively close by from the greater part of residences in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is connected by about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. This area is also rather well-suited for people who get around as pedestrians; many day-to-day errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and various businesses are reasonably close by. The bicycle is a good means of transportation in this area since there are a fair number of bike lanes, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away.

Services

Residents will find that wherever their home is located in Buckingham, both primary and secondary schools are close by. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning eating, it is very convenient to access the nearest grocery store without a vehicle from most properties for sale in Buckingham. Likewise, owing to over 50 restaurants and around 10 cafes, this neighborhood is a very good place in which to go out to eat, for example along Glebe Road. Residents can find a good number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Buckingham offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere. Even though this neighborhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, its busier streets are still quite lively, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. This part of Arlington is a very good area for those who don't mind a little noise, as traffic can occasionally be loud during rush hour, although that is not the case everywhere in the neighborhood.

Car friendly6.8

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

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly6.8

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk