Name: Northwest
Address: Butte

About the neighborhood

Northwest offers a tranquil neighborhood with a relaxed atmosphere and low traffic noise, providing a peaceful setting. The housing predominantly features spacious single detached homes built before the 1960s, many offering three or more bedrooms. This area benefits from convenient access to nearby primary schools, making educational options readily accessible. Although transit service is limited, the neighborhood includes several bus lines with close stops for many properties. For vehicle parking, residents find the area particularly accommodating. The presence of bike lanes offers an opportunity for recreational cycling amid scenic elevation changes that add character to the neighborhood’s landscape.

Characteristics

Transportation

Commuting by car is easy in Northwest. It is especially convenient to park. On the other hand, the public transit service in Northwest is not very frequent. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. Northwest is not very well-suited for people who get around as pedestrians since running daily errands is inconvenient without a vehicle. Even though the cycling network is reasonably good, the bike is a sometimes poor means of transportation in this part of the city since cyclists encounter a considerable amount of slopes.

Services

It is challenging to access the nearest supermarket without needing a vehicle in Northwest. A limited selection of restaurants is available in this area as well. When it comes to education, primary schools are very easy to reach as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Northwest. In contrast, residents may find it challenging to access high schools without a car.

Character

Northwest offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Although this part of the city is not known for its lively atmosphere, with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. At the same time, this area is quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.6

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.6

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