Name: Echelon
Address: Voorhees

About the neighborhood

Echelon presents a compact, tranquil community with convenient access to essential services. Residents benefit from proximity to both public and private primary schools, supporting various educational preferences. Daily shopping is accessible through nearby grocery stores, complemented by several restaurants and coffee shops for casual dining. The neighborhood promotes a peaceful atmosphere with very low noise levels and quiet streets, creating an inviting setting. While the terrain is varied, access to certain green spaces in the surrounding area offers opportunities to connect with nature. Housing options in Echelon range from large apartment buildings to townhouses and single detached homes, primarily built around 1980.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling as a pedestrian is reasonably feasible for house buyers in this area; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are fairly close by. However, bicycling is occasionally difficult in Echelon as there are few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of hills to challenge cyclists. This area is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, there is Lindenwold and Ashland on the Westbound to Philadelphia. There is the Lindenwold on the Atlantic City Rail Line. Residents benefit from a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. However, moving around by car is convenient in Echelon. It is very easy to access a place to park.

Services

Primary schools are convenient to get to without a vehicle from anywhere in Echelon. However, house buyers may find it very difficult to reach high schools as pedestrians. Besides public schools, there are also private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With regards to food, it is generally practical for property owners in Echelon to shop for groceries without a car. Likewise, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, and there are also a few cafes in Echelon. It is also easy to get to a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Echelon is a very good community to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm ambience. Echelon is very quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil. Green spaces aren't well-situated, making them sometimes difficult to reach from the majority of locations in the community. Despite that, there are around 20 parks nearby for residents to enjoy, including Maiaroto Sports Complex.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

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

Groceries7.0

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