Name: Kimball
Address: Salt Lake City

About the neighborhood

Kimball features convenient access to public transit with nearby Temple Square Station serving the 704 Green Line and 701 Blue Line, complemented by about 10 bus routes. The neighborhood has an extensive cycling infrastructure that supports bike travel throughout the area. Numerous supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes are located within close proximity, providing varied options for daily needs. Educational facilities for both primary and secondary levels are nearby, contributing to the community’s resources. This neighborhood boasts several green spaces and parks that are easily accessible, offering opportunities for relaxation. Housing includes a mix of large apartment buildings, smaller units, and duplexes, with predominantly one- and two-bedroom homes.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the city will attract property owners that appreciate a diversity of means of transportation. The transit system in Kimball is fairly good thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the 701 Blue Line and 704 Green Line, and approximately 10 nearby bus lines. Getting around as a pedestrian is also rather practical for house buyers in Kimball; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is adopted in Kimball because there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Services

It is generally an option for house buyers in this part of Salt Lake City to buy groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, those who enjoy dining out won't have to go far in Kimball, where over 100 restaurants and around 10 cafes are available. It is also straightforward to reach a selection of clothing stores without a car. As far as education is concerned, in this part of Salt Lake City, locals will typically be able to access primary as well as high schools as pedestrians. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Kimball is a great neighborhood for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of the city places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. On the other hand, there are about 30 parks nearby for residents to enjoy, which results in them being very easy to get to from a lot of locations in the neighborhood.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly6.4

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.0

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