About the neighborhood

Evansdale offers a well-developed bicycling infrastructure, making travel by bike convenient and efficient. The neighborhood features a variety of local businesses, cafes, and restaurants within close proximity, providing numerous options for dining and shopping. Quiet and calm streets create a peaceful atmosphere throughout most of the area. Educational institutions are conveniently nearby, with both primary and secondary schools available to residents. Housing options are diverse, ranging from single detached homes to large and small apartment buildings as well as duplexes, with a broad selection of unit sizes to suit different preferences. Ample parking options add to the ease of getting around.

Characteristics

Transportation

A majority of the houses for sale in this neighborhood are located in places that are moderately well-suited for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. The bicycle is a fairly good mode of transportation in this area since the cycling network is rather extensive. The public transit service in this part of the city is not particularly frequent. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is served by approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. However, driving is a good means of transportation in this part of Morgantown. It is very easy to find a place to park.

Services

Property owners in Evansdale will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. Moreover, Evansdale is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. It is also a rather short distance to a reasonable variety of clothing stores. With respect to education, home owners will welcome that wherever their house is situated in Evansdale, both primary and secondary schools are nearby.

Character

Evansdale is unique in that it has both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of the city places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighborhood. At the same time, this area is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Car friendly6.2

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

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.0

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.4

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

Groceries7.8

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