Name: Midland
Address: Midland

About the neighborhood

Midland features a serene atmosphere with minimal street noise, creating a peaceful living environment. The township offers a variety of well-located public green spaces, such as Endicott Park and Fogerty Park, with around ten parks accessible nearby. Its housing mainly consists of charming single detached homes and townhouses, many built before the 1960s, offering two to three bedrooms. Grocery shopping and dining are convenient, with over 50 restaurants and many grocery stores within easy reach. Access to highways like the Inner Belt makes car travel straightforward, and several bus lines cross the township, providing public transit options despite limited cycling infrastructure.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored mode of transportation in Midland is very often driving. Nearby highways, such as Inner Belt, are fairly easy to reach from any location in Midland, and it is very convenient to park. On the other hand, the public transit service in Midland is not very frequent. Thankfully, there is Umsl South Metrolink Station and Rock Road Metrolink Station on the MetroLink Red Line. House owners are served by the Umsl South Metrolink Station and Rock Road Metrolink Station with access to the MetroLink Red Line. There are around 10 bus lines crossing the township, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very popular in this area, even though most daily needs are easy to carry out without needing a car. Bicycling is also challenging in Midland because cyclists encounter quite a few elevation changes, and there are few bike lanes.

Services

It is easy to reach the closest supermarket as a pedestrian in this township. Additionally, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, for instance along Page Avenue, and a limited selection of coffee shops can be found as well. With respect to education, in Midland, residents will usually be able to access primary schools as pedestrians. However, house buyers may find it difficult to reach high schools as pedestrians. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Midland is a very good township to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. This area is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. Finally, there are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to explore, like Tiemeyer Park and Wild Acres Park, and they are very well-spread out, which results in them being easy to get to from the majority of locations within the township.

Car friendly9.0

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

Cycling friendly3.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.0

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

Groceries7.4

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