About the neighborhood

Custer Road is a well-connected neighborhood featuring many housing options, including small apartment buildings, single detached residences, duplexes, and townhouses, mostly built around 1987. Everyday errands are convenient due to nearby supermarkets, coffee shops, and several restaurants, enhancing daily living ease. The area is suitable for biking thanks to gentle terrain, and multiple bus lines provide access even if services are less frequent. Green spaces are nearby in adjacent areas, offering pleasant outdoor access from most locations. With a relatively quiet atmosphere and easy parking options, Custer Road provides a balanced combination of convenience and calmness for its residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the city will appeal to people who want to reside in a compact area since it is pedestrian-friendly; many daily needs are convenient to carry out without the use of a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. Custer Road is also moderately amenable to cycling since cyclists do not face significant hills. The public transit service in this part of Lakewood is not very frequent. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. On the other hand, traveling by car is convenient in this part of the city. Coming across a parking spot is easy.

Services

Locals will value that no matter where their home is located in Custer Road, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. As far as eating is concerned, a supermarket is ordinarily reachable within a short distance from any location in this part of Lakewood. Likewise, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also a rather short pedestrian trip to a decent choice of clothing stores.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Custer Road. Although this part of Lakewood is not known for its vibrancy, with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is rather challenging to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located relatively far away. On the other hand, public green spaces are especially well-spread out and there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which results in them being easy to get to from numerous locations within the neighborhood.

Car friendly7.6

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 friendly5.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

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

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk