About the neighborhood

Covenanter offers a calm and peaceful environment with quiet streets that provide a relaxing atmosphere. This neighborhood features a mix of small apartment buildings and single detached homes, primarily built between 1960 and 1980. Residents have convenient access to a variety of businesses, including grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes located just a short distance away. The area includes several bike lanes, making bicycling a convenient option for getting around. While public transit service is limited, several bus lines with nearby stops provide additional travel options. Parking is typically easy to find, adding to the convenience of daily living in Covenanter.

Characteristics

Transportation

Biking is easy in this neighborhood as Covenanter features reasonably good cycling infrastructure. Property owners who want to live in a compact area will also be pleased with the fairly pedestrian-friendly nature of Covenanter; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close at hand. Moving around by car is easy in Covenanter. It is especially convenient to park. However, the transit system in this part of Bloomington is not very accessible. Nonetheless, the neighborhood is connected by a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically around the corner.

Services

Property owners may find it challenging to access high schools and primary schools without a vehicle. Residents benefit from public and private elementary schools. With regards to food, it is very often practical for house buyers in this part of Bloomington to purchase their groceries without the use of a car. Likewise, there are a good number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also easy to get to a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Covenanter offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Although this part of Bloomington is not known for its lively ambience, with its a few nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. At the same time, most areas in this neighborhood are especially quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Car friendly7.4

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.4

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

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk