About the neighborhood

Midway offers a tranquil neighborhood atmosphere with quiet streets and well-placed green spaces like Russell Road Recreation Complex that provide refreshing outdoor options. Housing consists of various types, including small apartment buildings, duplexes, townhouses, and single detached homes mostly built after 2000, with predominantly two- and three-bedroom designs. The neighborhood features convenient access to about 20 restaurants and essential services such as pharmacies. While transit options include a few bus lines, most locations offer easy parking and nearby highways facilitate straightforward car travel, making this area accessible and comfortable for residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a great medium of transportation in this area. Nearby highways are moderately easy to reach from any location in Midway, and it is especially convenient to find a place to park. In contrast, residents using public transit may have few choices in this area by reason of the infrequent service. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close by. It is sometimes difficult to commute by bike in this neighborhood as the bicycling network is not very well-developed, and there are a fair number of hills for cyclists to brave. Getting around as a pedestrian is also not especially feasible for property owners in Midway as few daily errands can be run without needing to resort to a car.

Services

House buyers in Midway often have to rely on a vehicle to access one of about 10 supermarkets. Nonetheless, reaching the nearest pharmacy and accordingly some basic food items is generally easy. Those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and there are also a few coffee shops in Midway. With regards to education, house buyers may consider it difficult to reach high schools and primary schools as pedestrians.

Character

Midway has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of the city with its approximately 10 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Midway is very quiet, as the streets are generally very calm. It is easy to reach parks in the neighborhood since there are around 10 of them close by for residents to check out.

Car friendly9.8

Excellent 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 friendly4.2

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

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

Groceries4.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive