Name: Edgewater Park
Address: Edgewater Park, NJ

About the neighborhood

Edgewater Park offers a tranquil environment with minimal street noise and convenient access to several public green spaces like Wood Lane Park. The community features a mix of single detached homes, small apartment buildings, and duplexes, primarily consisting of two and three-bedroom residences built during the 1960s to 1980s. Residents find primary schools located close to every part of the township, enhancing educational convenience. Grocery shopping and pharmacy trips are easily managed with nearby options, complemented by a selection of local restaurants. Access to Beverly/Edgewater Park Light Rail Station and several bus lines also ensures transportation connections are within reach.

Characteristics

Transportation

The best approach to navigate Edgewater Park is often driving. It is especially convenient to come across a place to park. In contrast, public transit riders may have limited choices in this township due to the low service level. Thankfully, residents can count on Beverly/Edgewater Park Light Rail Sta with access to the Riverline Light Rail. There are a few bus lines, and it is convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most homes. The bicycle is a somewhat poor means of transportation in Edgewater Park because the cycling infrastructure is rather limited. Nonetheless, it is an even ride to most locations. This township is also not very well-suited for pedestrians as few daily errands can be run without needing to use a car.

Services

Primary schools are convenient to access without a vehicle from most properties for sale in Edgewater Park. On the other hand, it can be very hard to get to high schools as a pedestrian. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. Concerning food, a grocery store is typically reachable within a reasonably short pedestrian trip from any home in this area. There are also over 50 restaurants and cafes in Edgewater Park.

Character

Edgewater Park is a very good township to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. This township is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Finally, public green spaces, including Neshaminy State Park and Mill Creek Park, are very well-distributed and there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to visit, making it easy to reach them.

Car friendly8.0

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

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly2.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.2

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