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Colfax
Colfax
About the neighborhood
Colfax is a peaceful township featuring tranquil streets and a calm atmosphere ideal for relaxation. The housing stock primarily consists of single detached homes built around the 1980s, with many options offering three bedrooms. Parking is convenient and plentiful, making it simple for residents to access local amenities by car. While local grocery stores and schools require driving, the area benefits from a mix of public and private educational institutions available nearby. The community ambiance promotes serenity, appealing to those seeking a quiet setting. The township offers a variety of housing choices within a setting that values tranquility and comfort.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Colfax is particularly car friendly. It is straightforward to come across a parking spot. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very feasible for property owners in Colfax because very few common errands can be run without a vehicle. This area is also not very appropriate for bicycling as there are a good number of hills, and the cycling infrastructure is quite poor.
Services
Property owners in this township typically have to turn to a vehicle to access the nearest supermarket. A small number of restaurants can be found in Colfax as well. With respect to education, property owners may find it very hard to reach high schools and primary schools without a vehicle. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools.
Character
People who prefer a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy Colfax. Colfax is excellent for those who need quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.0
Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.2
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants2.6
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries1.2
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.4
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes1.2
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.2
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $26,821
- Median Household Income
- $50,385
Housing Type
- 65.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 1.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.3% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 32.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 65.9%
- Semi detached
- 0.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 1.6%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 32.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 47.0%
- 0 to 4
- 3.3%
- 5 to 9
- 2.9%
- 10 to 14
- 6.3%
- 15 to 19
- 9.8%
- 20 to 24
- 5.8%
- 25 to 29
- 5.9%
- 30 to 34
- 2.3%
- 35 to 39
- 4.5%
- 40 to 44
- 4.8%
- 45 to 49
- 13.0%
- 50 to 54
- 7.5%
- 55 to 59
- 8.0%
- 60 to 64
- 6.2%
- 65 to 69
- 8.8%
- 70 to 74
- 4.1%
- 75 to 79
- 4.1%
- 80 to 84
- 1.4%
- 85 and over
- 1.3%
Education Level
- 15.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 35.7% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 5.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 15.1%
- High School
- 35.7%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.8%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.8%
- Master's degree
- 5.1%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.2%
Commute Mode
- 1.8% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.1% TRANSIT
- 92.5% DRIVE
- 1.5% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.8%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.1%
- Drive
- 92.5%
- Other
- 1.5%
- None
- 4.2%
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N/A
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PASTURE LNELLENBORO, NC 28040
N/A
N/A
0.88 SQ FT
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MLS® #: 4334896
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208 SHORT RDELLENBORO, NC 28040
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N/A
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MLS® #: 4429921
744 OLD HOLLIS RD # 12ELLENBORO, NC 28040
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N/A
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Listing by Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.
MLS® #: 4419194
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MLS® #: 4434678
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