Name: Edgewater
Address: Edgewater

About the neighborhood

Edgewater offers diverse transportation options, including convenient bus lines and easy access to well-maintained roads with ample parking. The borough features well-designed cycling infrastructure, making travel by bicycle straightforward throughout the area. Residents find proximity to general and specialty grocery stores, many restaurants, and several coffee shops impressive. Educational institutions such as primary schools are conveniently close, catering to early learning needs. The area benefits from numerous nearby public green spaces ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. Housing primarily consists of large apartment buildings and duplexes, mostly built around 1991, offering a range of one and two-bedroom options in a balanced community setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Edgewater will draw home buyers that use different methods of transportation. Thanks to plenty of rapid transit stations with access to the Broadway - 7 Avenue Local and 7 Avenue Express, and around 40 nearby bus lines, this borough has a good public transit system. Edgewater is also rather convenient for those who travel as pedestrians; most daily needs are easy to carry out without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. Edgewater is moderately suited for bicycling.

Services

Home buyers in Edgewater will appreciate that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short distance away. Furthermore, those who enjoy eating out won't have to travel far in Edgewater, where over 800 restaurants and over 50 cafes can be found. It is also a rather short trip to a decent selection of clothing stores. With regards to education, locals will appreciate that no matter where their home is situated in this borough, primary schools are nearby. However, high schools are not very plentiful and thus tend to require an extended distance to get to. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Edgewater. Even though this borough is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. However, there are over 100 public green spaces nearby for residents to explore, including Riverbank State Park and Veterans Park, which makes them easy to reach.

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 friendly7.2

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk