Harlem
Harlem
About the neighborhood
Harlem offers a tranquil environment with quiet, peaceful streets that create a calm atmosphere for residents. The city’s housing predominantly consists of charming single detached homes built before 1960, showcasing a historic architectural character. Many properties feature two or three bedrooms, providing comfortable living spaces. Educational options are conveniently nearby, with both primary and secondary schools located within close distance throughout the city. Grocery shopping is accessible, offering practical options for daily needs. Though bicycling infrastructure is limited, commuting by car is straightforward thanks to an even layout that makes accessing most locations relatively easy. Dining opportunities include several nearby restaurants for diverse tastes.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is usually the favored approach to move around in Harlem. Even though there are a limited number of slopes, it is challenging to commute by bicycle in Harlem because there are few bike lanes. A majority of the homes for sale in this city are located in places that are also not very well-suited for those who prefer to travel as pedestrians as very few daily errands can be run without a vehicle.
Services
It is especially easy to access the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Harlem. A small variety of restaurants can be found in this city as well. As far as education is concerned, both primary and secondary schools are straightforward to get to without a vehicle from most houses for sale in Harlem.
Character
The character of Harlem is exemplified by its calm ambience. The noise levels in Harlem are very low, as the streets are usually very tranquil.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.2
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.8
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.8
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping2.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.8
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.6
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $24,610
- Median Household Income
- $54,769
Housing Type
- 75.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.5% SEMI DETACHED
- 4.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 7.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 9.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 75.9%
- Semi detached
- 2.5%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 4.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 7.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 9.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 40.4%
- 0 to 4
- 8.1%
- 5 to 9
- 4.6%
- 10 to 14
- 7.6%
- 15 to 19
- 6.8%
- 20 to 24
- 7.8%
- 25 to 29
- 2.0%
- 30 to 34
- 7.3%
- 35 to 39
- 5.1%
- 40 to 44
- 7.6%
- 45 to 49
- 6.1%
- 50 to 54
- 4.6%
- 55 to 59
- 8.1%
- 60 to 64
- 4.1%
- 65 to 69
- 11.9%
- 70 to 74
- 2.3%
- 75 to 79
- 1.8%
- 80 to 84
- 2.0%
- 85 and over
- 1.3%
Education Level
- 7.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 24.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 1.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.4%
- High School
- 26.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 27.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24.9%
- Master's degree
- 1.9%
- Professional degree
- 1.2%
- PhD
- 1.2%
Commute Mode
- 4.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 86.4% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 4.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 86.4%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 9.6%
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