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Burke Heights
Madison
About the neighborhood
Burke Heights boasts a range of housing primarily from the 1960s and 1970s, featuring lofts and two-bedroom dwellings in small apartment buildings and duplexes. The neighborhood offers numerous well-spread green spaces, such as Sycamore Park, providing inviting spots for relaxation and outdoor activities. Convenient parking options make accessing local amenities straightforward, with most areas being a short car ride from major highways. Public transit services include several bus lines with stops reachable from many residences. The comprehensive bicycling infrastructure complements the area despite its varied terrain, encouraging diverse transportation choices within this calm, spacious neighborhood.
Highlights
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Characteristics
Transportation
The best approach to move around in this part of Madison is usually driving. Most real estate listings are a very short drive from the closest highway, and it is very easy to park. However, traveling by transit can be challenging in Burke Heights as a result of the low service level. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. Moving around by bicycle is occasionally challenging in Burke Heights as the terrain is not especially flat. Nonetheless, the bicycling network is rather comprehensive. Most houses for sale in this part of Madison are located in places that are also not particularly conducive to people who like to travel as pedestrians as running common errands is at times difficult without the need to use a car.
Services
It is convenient to get to the closest grocery store as a pedestrian in Burke Heights. Likewise, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a small variety of coffee shops is available as well. It is also easy to get to a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian. As far as education is concerned, there are only a few high schools and primary schools in Burke Heights and accordingly they can be a long distance away.
Character
Burke Heights is a great part of Madison for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located close by. However, there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to discover, such as Sycamore Dog Park and Mayfair Park, and they are very well-spread out, making it very easy to access them.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.2
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly3.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants5.6
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping6.2
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes3.0
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet4.6
Some sources of noise nearby
Nightlife6.0
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant2.2
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $29,659
- Median Household Income
- $39,286
Housing Type
- 4.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 5.8% SEMI DETACHED
- 24.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 61.2% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 4.6% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 4.1%
- Semi detached
- 5.8%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 24.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 61.2%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 4.6%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 34.5%
- 0 to 4
- 6.7%
- 5 to 9
- 1.4%
- 10 to 14
- 1.4%
- 15 to 19
- 11.6%
- 20 to 24
- 9.6%
- 25 to 29
- 16.1%
- 30 to 34
- 4.4%
- 35 to 39
- 3.7%
- 40 to 44
- 5.8%
- 45 to 49
- 20.8%
- 50 to 54
- 1.6%
- 55 to 59
- 2.7%
- 60 to 64
- 5.2%
- 65 to 69
- 4.9%
- 70 to 74
- 1.9%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 0.7%
- 85 and over
- 0.9%
Education Level
- 4.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 12.7% HIGH SCHOOL
- 59.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.7% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 4.7%
- High School
- 12.7%
- Some college, no degree
- 59.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12.1%
- Master's degree
- 0.2%
- Professional degree
- 1.7%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 2.8% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 15.3% TRANSIT
- 74.4% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.8%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 15.3%
- Drive
- 74.4%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 7.3%
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