Name: Highland Park
Address: Appleton

About the neighborhood

Highland Park offers a pleasant neighborhood with a balanced mix of vibrant and peaceful areas, making it great for varied daily routines. The area features primarily single detached homes and townhouses, especially those with three bedrooms, reflecting its mid-20th-century charm. Residents have convenient access to numerous nearby businesses, including grocery stores and restaurants that are typically located just around the corner. Educational institutions are within close range from most properties. Transportation is varied, with good parking availability and easy movement by bike thanks to local cycling infrastructure. Public transit, while limited, includes several bus lines with stops conveniently near the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who value residing in a compact community will be pleased with the reasonably pedestrian-friendly character of Highland Park; many daily errands can be run without a car, and a variety of businesses are moderately close by. Cycling is also easy in this neighborhood. The car is often the preferred transportation option in Highland Park. Accessing a parking spot is quite easy. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is difficult in Highland Park. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is connected by a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close by.

Services

It is very difficult to get to the closest grocery store as a pedestrian in this neighborhood. In addition, a restaurant is usually just around the corner. With respect to education, locals will value that no matter where their home is located in this area, both primary and secondary schools are nearby.

Character

Highland Park offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Appleton with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. At the same time, this area is quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly6.2

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

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

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

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.0

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

Groceries6.4

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