About the neighborhood

North Midvale offers a peaceful and inviting atmosphere with low traffic noise, creating a serene environment near several accessible parks for outdoor activities. The neighborhood provides a range of housing options, from small apartment buildings to spacious single detached homes, accommodating diverse needs with various unit sizes including lofts and larger residences. Accessibility is convenient, with easy access to highways and ample parking, plus nearby rapid transit stations and several bus lines support local travel. Everyday conveniences include nearby restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery stores, ensuring daily errands are straightforward. This neighborhood combines comfort and practicality with excellent outdoor and transportation features.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling as a pedestrian is practical for home buyers in North Midvale; running daily errands is easy without a car. North Midvale is also fairly cycling-friendly. Getting around by public transit is occasionally challenging in this area. Nevertheless, rapid transit stations, such as Historic Gardner Station, Bingham Junction Station and Midvale Fort Union Station with access to the 703 Red Line and 701 Blue Line, are commonly a short distance away from most houses in the neighborhood. Residents are served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically around the corner. On the other hand, cars are an excellent means of transportation in this part of the city. Accessing a parking spot is easy, and the majority of properties for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as I-15.

Services

In North Midvale, locals will commonly be able to access primary schools as pedestrians. On the other hand, it can be challenging to reach high schools as a pedestrian. With regards to eating, it is easy to access the closest supermarket without needing to get in a car in North Midvale. Likewise, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also easy to get to a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

North Midvale offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is easy to get to parks from most locations within the neighborhood since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to relax in. Most areas in this part of Midvale are reasonably quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case near one of the railway lines or I-15.

Car friendly9.4

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no 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 friendly4.4

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.0

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

Groceries7.2

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