About the neighborhood

Hillcrest offers a tranquil neighborhood atmosphere highlighted by several well-placed parks that provide ample green space for relaxation and outdoor activities. The area features a diverse mix of housing options, including single detached homes, duplexes, townhouses, and lofts, with construction spanning from pre-1960 to the 1980s. This variety supports a balanced community with spacious residences accommodating various needs. Convenient access to nearby grocery stores, dining options along Streetate St, and a selection of cozy cafes enhance the daily experience. Public transit is accessible thanks to numerous nearby bus stops, while ample parking spaces make personal vehicle use straightforward throughout the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

Most houses for sale in this area are located in places that are suitable for people who like to get around as pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is easy without the use of a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. In contrast, this part of Orem is not especially cycling-friendly because the bicycling network is not particularly extensive. Nonetheless, there are a limited number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. The transit system in this area is fairly poor. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly around the corner. On the other hand, the best means of transportation in this part of Orem is often a car. Parking is easy.

Services

It is a rather short trip to reach primary schools from most properties for sale in Hillcrest. However, there are no high schools in this area. In terms of food, house buyers in this neighborhood will welcome that a grocery store is always only a short trip away. Furthermore, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also straightforward to reach a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian, for instance along Streetate St.

Character

Hillcrest is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighborhood. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Orem with its a few bars, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located close by. Hillcrest is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. There are about 20 green spaces close by for residents to check out, such as Scera Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes it easy to get to them.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.0

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

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk