About the neighborhood

Laurel is a peaceful community featuring mostly single detached homes and townhouses with three or more bedrooms, built around 1979. Residents benefit from easy parking availability and convenient access to nearby grocery and dining options. The neighborhood offers a serene atmosphere, where street noise is minimal and tranquility is abundant. While the area is best navigated by car, it provides a pleasant, quiet setting for comfortable living. Although cycling infrastructure is limited due to elevation changes, the community’s relaxed environment creates a welcoming and restful place to settle into. This neighborhood combines spacious housing with a calm and orderly ambiance.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a great transportation option in Laurel. It is very convenient to come across a parking spot. The bike is a somewhat poor mode of transportation in Laurel because there are a good number of slopes, and the bicycling network is fairly poor. It is also challenging for pedestrians to navigate Laurel because very few common errands can be run without the need to use a vehicle.

Services

It is sometimes an option for house buyers in Laurel to reach the closest supermarket without needing to get in a vehicle. There are also around 20 restaurants and coffee shops in this part of the Greater New York metropolitan area. Concerning education, there are only a very small number of high schools in Laurel and consequently they can be a very long trip away. Additionally, this part of the Greater New York metropolitan area does not have any primary schools.

Character

Laurel is a very good community to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. The noise levels in Laurel are very low, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.

Car friendly9.4

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

Cycling friendly4.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.2

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

Transit friendly0.0

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants3.6

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive