Name: Delawanna
Address: Clifton

About the neighborhood

Delawanna offers a variety of housing options including duplexes, small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses, with many properties built around 1979. The neighborhood features convenient access to nearby train stations on the Port Jervis and Main/Bergen County Lines, enhancing regional connectivity. A diverse selection of local businesses, grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes are typically close to residential areas, supporting everyday needs easily. While green spaces are found in neighboring communities, they are well-distributed and accessible, providing pleasant outdoor areas nearby. Residents benefit from good parking availability and straightforward access to highways throughout the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

Delawanna is fairly suitable for people who prefer to travel as pedestrians; running common errands is easy without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. However, Delawanna is not very bike-friendly because the bicycling infrastructure is quite poor, and cyclists are faced with a significant amount of slopes. Commuting by public transit is occasionally challenging in this part of the city. Thankfully, the nearest train station, including the Lyndhurst and Delawanna with access to the Port Jervis Line and Main/Bergen County Line, is usually relatively close by from the bulk of homes in the neighborhood. There are around 10 bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and bus stops are generally around the corner. In contrast, the car is very often the best way to move around in this neighborhood. Most real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, and it is very easy to park.

Services

It is a reasonably short pedestrian trip to get to primary as well as high schools from anywhere in Delawanna. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Regarding eating, it is typically feasible for property owners in this area to buy general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Furthermore, there are a fair number of options within a short distance for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes. House buyers have access to a fair number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Delawanna is a great part of Clifton for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although this area is not known for its lively atmosphere, with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. However, public green spaces, like Rutherford Memorial Park and Riverside County Park North, are very well-situated and there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to discover, which makes them easy to get to.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.4

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.8

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

Groceries7.4

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