About the neighborhood

Cicero offers a peaceful and quiet environment where street noise is rarely a concern. The town showcases a mix of charming single detached homes and row houses, mainly comprising two and three-bedroom residences. About 80% of the dwellings are settled as primary residences, and around 30% of the properties were constructed after 2000, blending newer developments with mid-century architecture. The terrain is reasonably flat, creating ease for navigation within the neighborhood. While cycling infrastructure remains limited, proximity to several grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes adds convenience to daily life. Residents benefit from calm surroundings and a friendly neighborhood feel.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling by car is straightforward in Cicero. It is very easy to park. Many of the houses for sale in this part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area are located in places that are not very well-suited for pedestrians as carrying out daily needs is impractical without the use of a car. Biking is also occasionally challenging in Cicero as the cycling network is somewhat poor. Thankfully, there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave.

Services

Home owners may find it very difficult to reach high schools and primary schools as pedestrians. Residents benefit from public and private high schools. With regards to food, in the majority of cases, a vehicle is needed to buy groceries. Residents benefit from about 10 restaurants and coffee shops as well.

Character

Cicero is a very good town to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. Most areas in Cicero are very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. It is very difficult to reach parks in the town since they aren't well-spread out. Still, there are a few green spaces nearby for residents to visit.

Car friendly8.6

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.4

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Restaurants3.8

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.8

Few or no shops within a short drive