Name: Clementon
Address: Clementon

About the neighborhood

Clementon offers a convenient and car-friendly environment with easy parking and nearby bus stops servicing multiple lines. This borough features a variety of single detached homes alongside large apartment buildings and townhouses, mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s, providing housing with two or three bedrooms. Residents have access to several public green spaces, delivering opportunities to relax and unwind in natural settings. A selection of approximately ten restaurants and coffee shops adds local flavor. Educational facilities at primary and secondary levels are within easy reach, making daily needs straightforward to address. The area balances vibrant zones with generally quiet surroundings.

Characteristics

Transportation

This borough is well-suited for pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without a vehicle. In contrast, traveling by bicycle is difficult in Clementon since there are a fair number of slopes, and there are few bike lanes. The public transit service in Clementon is not very frequent. Nevertheless, house owners have access to a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. However, cars are a good transportation option in Clementon. It is very convenient to park.

Services

In Clementon, residents will typically be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without the need for a vehicle. Concerning food, it is straightforward to access the closest supermarket as a pedestrian from anywhere in Clementon. In addition, this borough is a good place in which to go out to eat, and property owners are served by a few cafes as well.

Character

Clementon offers a wide selection of green spaces to enjoy, as well as some areas with a vibrant ambience. It is easy to reach parks in the borough since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to explore. Lastly, due to the presence of few pedestrians, this part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area remains relatively quiet; however there can be more noise for those who are near the railway line.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.6

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