Name: Malden
Address: Malden

About the neighborhood

Malden is a neighborhood offering excellent access to multiple modes of transportation, including two rapid transit stations on the Orange Line and about 20 nearby bus routes. The city features numerous bike lanes that provide safe and convenient options for cycling throughout the area. Daily necessities are nearby with grocery stores and about ten cafes within close proximity. Educational options include both public and private primary and secondary schools that are easily reached. Abundant green spaces like Fellsmere Park and Town Line Brook create a serene atmosphere, with roughly 40 parks scattered throughout the city, encouraging outdoor relaxation and recreation.

Characteristics

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is straightforward to travel in Malden. Malden will attract people who want to reside in a compact area as it is reasonably geared to pedestrians; many common errands can be run without the need to get in a car, and various businesses are moderately close by. Getting around by bicycle is also easy in Malden since the cycling network is rather well-developed. Residents can depend on public transit to navigate this part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area as a consequence of 3 rapid transit stations (Malden Center, Oak Grove and Wellington) with access to the Orange Line, and around 20 nearby bus lines. Cars are also a reasonably good transportation option in this part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area. It is a reasonably short drive to the closest highway from anywhere in Malden.

Services

In Malden, residents will usually be able to get to primary as well as high schools as pedestrians. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. When it comes to eating, it is very often possible for home buyers in Malden to shop for their groceries as pedestrians. Furthermore, with 250-odd restaurants and cafes in Malden, there is generally a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. It is also a rather short pedestrian trip to a good variety of clothing stores.

Character

Malden has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this city, its main streets are still quite energetic, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. Malden is very quiet, as the streets are generally very peaceful. Parks, including North Revere Conservation Area and Mystic River Reservation, are very well-situated and there are over 100 of them close by for residents to enjoy, making it very easy to access them from the majority of locations in Malden.

Car friendly6.2

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

Cycling friendly6.2

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.4

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk