Name: Cle Elum
Address: Cle Elum

About the neighborhood

Cle Elum offers a peaceful community environment with a slower-paced atmosphere that many find refreshing. The neighborhood provides convenient access to Sunset Highway, making car travel straightforward and parking readily available. Residents benefit from several bus lines with nearby stops that contribute to practical public transit options. The city features a selection of supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, providing satisfying dining and shopping choices. Housing primarily consists of well-maintained single detached homes and larger apartment buildings built around the 1960s, with two to three bedrooms commonly available. This area’s combination of serenity and access to essential amenities makes it an appealing place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a great transportation option in Cle Elum. Most properties for sale are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as I-90, and it is convenient to find a parking spot. However, getting around by transit can be difficult in Cle Elum as a result of the infrequent service. Nevertheless, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. This city is not very well-suited for those who prefer to get around as pedestrians because running day-to-day errands is inconvenient without a vehicle. Cycling is also occasionally challenging in this city since there are few bike lanes, and bicycling is rendered strenuous by the often hilly terrain.

Services

There are only a very small number of high schools and primary schools in this city and therefore they can be a very long distance away. Regarding eating, it is challenging to access the closest grocery store as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Cle Elum. Residents can enjoy around 30 restaurants and cafes as well.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Cle Elum. Most areas in Cle Elum are reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually calm - although there are still several louder sections, especially around the railway line, the airport (Cle Elum Muni), Sunset Highway or I-90.

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 friendly3.2

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance