About the neighborhood

Greenfield offers a peaceful community characterized by quiet surroundings and low traffic noise. The neighborhood features a mix of single detached homes and row houses, with many built in the 1960s and 1980s, providing diverse housing sizes that include a strong selection of three-bedroom options. Residents access several supermarkets and restaurants within a convenient distance, and schools for various grade levels are easily reachable from most areas. While driving is the primary mode of transportation, a few bus lines serve the community, with nearby stops accessible to many. Green spaces are available close to the neighborhood for outdoor enjoyment.

Characteristics

Transportation

The preferred approach to get around in Greenfield is usually driving. Parking is quite easy, and most real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway. However, this community is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very practical for home buyers in Greenfield because carrying out day-to-day needs is challenging without a car. Although bike riders do not face serious elevation changes, this community is also not very bicycling-friendly as the cycling network is not very extensive.

Services

Primary as well as high schools are easy to access without the need to get in a car from anywhere in Greenfield. In terms of food, a grocery store is typically reachable within a reasonably short pedestrian trip from any location in this part of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. A small selection of restaurants and coffee shops can be found as well.

Character

People who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Greenfield. Greenfield is especially quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Parks aren't well-situated, which results in them being sometimes challenging to access from the majority of locations in the community. Still, there are about 10 public green spaces close by for residents to check out.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly3.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.0

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

Transit friendly1.8

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants4.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.2

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