Name: Echelon
Address: Voorhees

About the neighborhood

Echelon presents a peaceful environment with tranquil streets that provide a slower-paced atmosphere ideal for relaxation. The neighborhood features a mix of housing options, including several large apartment buildings, townhouses, and single detached homes built primarily around the late 1970s. Local amenities include convenient access to grocery stores, a selection of restaurants, and coffee shops. Elementary education is readily accessible, with both public and private schools serving the area. While the community offers a limited but useful public transit connection, parking is ample and convenient. Nearby parks, such as Kirkwood Lake Conservation Area, offer natural spaces for leisure.

Characteristics

Transportation

Most houses for sale in this community are located in places that are rather convenient for pedestrians; many day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. On the other hand, Echelon is not especially bicycling-friendly since there are a fair number of slopes for cyclists to brave, and there are few bike lanes. The favored approach to navigate Echelon is often driving. Parking is easy. On the other hand, the transit network in this part of the township is fairly poor. Nevertheless, residents can count on the Lindenwold on the Atlantic City Rail Line. There is Ashland and Lindenwold on the Westbound to Philadelphia. Homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly around the corner.

Services

House owners will value that wherever their home is located in Echelon, primary schools are close by. On the other hand, it can be very hard to reach high schools without needing a car. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. As far as eating is concerned, the nearest grocery store in Echelon is typically only a rather short trip away. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and there are also a few coffee shops in Echelon. It is also easy to get to a selection of clothing stores without the need for a vehicle.

Character

Echelon is a very good community to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. Most areas in Echelon are very quiet, as the streets are very tranquil. It is occasionally difficult to get to parks within the community since they aren't well-distributed. Despite that, there are approximately 20 public green spaces close by for residents to visit.

Car friendly7.8

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 day-to-day needs are within walking distance

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