About the neighborhood

Candelas is a neighborhood known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it ideal for individuals seeking a slower-paced environment. The area offers a variety of thoughtfully designed single detached homes and row houses, many featuring four or more bedrooms. Shopping and dining options are conveniently accessible by car, providing local amenities to meet everyday needs. Primary schools are easily reachable within the vicinity, contributing to the neighborhood’s appeal for educational access. Though cycling infrastructure is limited due to the terrain, the community maintains a safe and calm setting with abundant parking options that cater to residents’ convenience and comfort.

Characteristics

Transportation

Candelas is particularly car friendly. It is especially convenient to access a parking spot. The bike is a sometimes poor method of transportation in Candelas because there are a good number of elevation changes, and the cycling infrastructure is not particularly comprehensive. It is also very difficult for pedestrians to navigate this part of Arvada because almost no daily errands can be run without a vehicle.

Services

A fraction of house buyers in Candelas may have the option to purchase groceries as pedestrians, while others will have to turn to another means of transportation. Residents benefit from approximately 20 restaurants and cafes as well. Regarding education, it is a reasonably short trip to access primary schools from anywhere in Candelas. In contrast, neither secondary schools nor high schools are easy to get to without the need for a car.

Character

Candelas is a wonderful neighborhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. The noise levels in Candelas are especially low, as the streets tend to be very calm.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.4

Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs

Transit friendly0.0

Few transit options

Restaurants3.8

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.4

Variety of groceries within a short drive