About the neighborhood

Cedar Crest offers a peaceful and quiet community with minimal traffic noise, providing a serene setting for residents. The neighborhood predominantly features single detached homes, including spacious four-bedroom and two-bedroom options, mostly constructed during the 1980s building boom. Parking is readily available, and traveling by car throughout the area is straightforward, making access to nearby amenities convenient. While the community has few bike lanes and some elevation changes, it maintains a calm and inviting atmosphere. Proximity to primary schools adds to the neighborhood’s welcoming character, supporting a comfortable and tranquil residential experience.

Characteristics

Transportation

The preferred method to get around in Cedar Crest is very often a car. Accessing a parking spot is easy. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very practical for house buyers in Cedar Crest as almost no daily errands can be run without a car. The bike is a fairly poor mode of transportation in this part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area as bicycling is rendered strenuous by the typically sloping terrain, and the cycling network is not very comprehensive.

Services

Residents will appreciate that wherever their house is located in Cedar Crest, primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, high schools are not abundant and therefore may require a very long trip to get to. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Regarding food, reaching the nearest grocery store as pedestrians is possible for some, but not all, home buyers in Cedar Crest. There are also a few opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy Cedar Crest. Cedar Crest is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly3.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.2

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

Restaurants3.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.2

Some groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.6

Few or no shops within a short drive