Name: Jasper
Address: Jasper

About the neighborhood

Jasper offers a peaceful and calm atmosphere with generally low noise levels, contributing to a restful environment. The housing stock includes a variety of options, with a significant presence of single detached homes and small apartment buildings. Many residences were built around 1996, providing a range of sizes, particularly three-bedroom homes that cater to diverse household preferences. Convenient access to major highways, such as I-55, facilitates smooth car travel from almost any part of the township. While the area has limited cycling infrastructure, a few green spaces nearby offer natural beauty and opportunities to spend time outdoors. Amenities like restaurants and supermarkets are accessible with a short drive.

Characteristics

Transportation

Jasper is especially car friendly. The street layout is moderately conducive to driving, and coming across a place to park is generally easy. Traveling by bicycle is difficult in this township as Jasper is home to fairly poor cycling infrastructure. Nonetheless, there are a limited number of slopes. A majority of the homes for sale in this township are located in areas that are also not very suitable for pedestrians as many daily needs are impractical to meet without a car.

Services

High schools and primary schools are not numerous in this area, and therefore tend to require a very long trip to get to. Regarding food, property owners in Jasper often have to turn to a car to purchase their groceries in one of around 10 stores. There are also a limited number of options for those who care about close by restaurants.

Character

Jasper offers a slower-paced environment. The noise levels in Jasper are low, as the streets are usually tranquil - however some parts can be quite loud, especially near one of the railway lines or I-55. A large number of locations in the township have good access to green spaces, including Marion Sports Complex, since they. Despite that, there are a few parks nearby for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly2.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.6

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

Restaurants4.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.4

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping2.4

Some shops within a short drive