About the neighborhood

Fayette Mall provides a pleasant setting with convenient access to numerous businesses and specialty groceries nearby. Cafes and restaurants are commonly located just around the corner, offering variety for dining and socializing. The neighborhood includes a range of housing options, mainly featuring three to four-bedroom dwellings along with small apartment buildings, reflecting recent growth since 2000. Public transit options include several bus lines with stops usually close at hand, while parking availability is generally easy throughout the area. Nearby green spaces in adjacent neighborhoods offer abundant opportunities for outdoor relaxation amid a primarily quiet atmosphere. Educational institutions, including primary and high schools, are also readily accessible.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area will appeal to home buyers who value living in a compact area because it is rather geared to pedestrians; many daily needs can be carried out without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. In contrast, it is at times difficult to move around by bicycle in Fayette Mall because the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive, and there are a good number of hills to challenge cyclists. The car is often the best transportation option in this part of Lexington-Fayette. Parking is generally easy. However, commuting by public transit is difficult in Fayette Mall. Nonetheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses.

Services

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short distance away in Fayette Mall. Likewise, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, and a small selection of coffee shops is available as well. It is also a short pedestrian trip to a very good selection of clothing stores. With regards to education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in this part of the urban county.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Fayette Mall. Even though this neighborhood is not known for its vibrancy, finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. However, green spaces, like Shillito Park and Waveland State Historic Site, are very well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to discover, making it very easy to get to them.

Car friendly7.6

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 friendly5.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.6

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

Groceries8.8

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk