Name: Forest Home
Address: Ithaca

About the neighborhood

Forest Home presents a delightful community with a calm and peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by consistently low noise levels throughout its streets. The area offers diverse housing options including single detached homes, duplexes, as well as large and small apartment buildings, accommodating various preferences. Many residences were built between the 1960s and 1990, adding character and charm to the neighborhood. Transportation within Forest Home is convenient, especially with extensive cycling infrastructure that facilitates smooth commutes. Multiple bus lines serve the area, providing accessible public transit nearby. Grocery stores and local amenities are within reasonable reach, adding to the overall convenience residents can find here.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a great means of transportation in Forest Home. It is very easy to find a place to park. In contrast, public transit riders may experience few choices in this part of the Ithaca metropolitan area as a result of the low service level. Nevertheless, the community is linked by approximately 20 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very practical for property owners in Forest Home since running common errands is occasionally challenging without needing a car. On the other hand, it is convenient to travel by bike in this community as there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Services

It is difficult to reach the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from any location in Forest Home. Likewise, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and a limited variety of coffee shops is available as well. Regarding education, residents may consider it very difficult to access high schools and primary schools as pedestrians.

Character

Forest Home is appealing, as it contains both vibrant and quiet areas. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of the Ithaca metropolitan area with the nightlife venues in nearby communities, it is rather difficult to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located quite far away. At the same time, this community is excellent for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually very peaceful.

Car friendly9.2

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.8

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

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.2

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

Groceries7.6

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