About the neighborhood

Fairway offers a calm neighborhood with a quiet atmosphere and convenient access to daily necessities. Residents benefit from nearby grocery stores and restaurants within easy reach. The area primarily features a mix of single detached homes and townhouses, many built before the 1960s, providing charming historic character. Parking availability is generally ample, making car travel convenient throughout. Although cycling infrastructure varies due to elevation changes, several bus lines and common stop locations support public transit options. Parks are widely distributed in the surrounding neighborhoods, allowing for frequent opportunities to connect with green spaces outside the immediate community.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who appreciate living in a compact community will welcome the pedestrian-friendly nature of Fairway; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are reasonably close at hand. Even though there is a moderately high density of bike riders, cycling is at times challenging in this part of Lexington-Fayette as the topography is not particularly flat, and the cycling network is somewhat poor. Cars are a good medium of transportation in Fairway. It is very easy to park. However, the transit network in Fairway is rather poor. Nonetheless, residents benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by.

Services

It is easy to reach the closest grocery store without a car from any home in Fairway. Likewise, Fairway is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Concerning education, primary schools are not particularly abundant in this part of Lexington-Fayette, and thus not always within a short distance, and there are no high schools. Locals can choose between public and private elementary schools.

Character

Fairway has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this area is not known for its lively atmosphere, with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is sometimes challenging to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located within a short distance. Fairway is reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. It is easy to access public green spaces from the majority of locations in the neighborhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover.

Car friendly7.2

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

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

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.0

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

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive