Name: Melville
Address: Portsmouth, RI

About the neighborhood

Melville offers a peaceful environment with calm streets that create a relaxing atmosphere for residents. The neighborhood features well-distributed parks that provide convenient green spaces close to many homes. Housing primarily consists of townhouses, duplexes, and single-detached homes built between 1960 and 1980, with a good selection of three-bedroom options available. The area supports convenient travel by car, with easy parking and proximity to highways. While bus lines serve the community, many find that running errands by vehicle is straightforward. Local amenities include nearby pharmacies and a range of dining options for casual meals or gatherings.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling as a pedestrian is fairly practical for house buyers in Melville; many common errands can be run without the need for a vehicle. Melville is also moderately conducive to bicycling. Commuting by car is straightforward in this community. It is very easy to find a place to park, and it is a rather short car ride to the nearest highway from any location in Melville. In contrast, the public transit service in this part of the Providence metropolitan area is not very frequent. Thankfully, the community is served by a few bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop.

Services

High schools and primary schools are not abundant in Melville, and therefore may require a very long trip to get to. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. In terms of eating, getting to the nearest supermarket without a car is an option for some, but not all, house buyers in Melville. A small number of restaurants and cafes are available as well.

Character

People who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Melville. The noise levels in this community are very low, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. Finally, there are approximately 30 public green spaces close by for residents to relax in, like Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Miantonomi Memorial Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes it easy to reach them.

Car friendly8.8

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

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.2

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.8

Some groceries within a short drive