Name: Oak Hills
Address: Salt Lake City

About the neighborhood

Oak Hills offers a tranquil setting with very low noise levels and spacious, well-maintained single detached homes alongside attractive apartment buildings. The neighborhood features convenient access to several public green spaces such as Donner Trail Park and -1, which are thoughtfully distributed throughout the area for ease of reach. It provides a smooth cycling infrastructure, supporting convenient trips throughout the neighborhood. Residents will find primary schools nearby, which supports educational needs close to home. Although public transit options are limited, parking availability makes driving straightforward and efficient. The neighborhood’s housing stock primarily includes comfortable three- and four-bedroom homes built during a steady growth period between 1960 and 1980.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored way to get around in this neighborhood is usually driving. Accessing a parking spot is quite easy. On the other hand, this area is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is connected by a few bus lines. It is convenient to commute by bike in Oak Hills. A majority of the homes for sale in this neighborhood are located in areas that are not particularly suitable for pedestrians since very few daily errands can be run without needing a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by.

Services

A vehicle is often required in Oak Hills to access the nearest grocery store. There are also a few opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. Concerning education, primary schools are easy to access as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in this part of the city. In contrast, Oak Hills does not have any high schools.

Character

The character of Oak Hills is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. There are approximately 10 public green spaces nearby for residents to check out, like This is the Place Heritage Park and Hogle Zoo, and they are very well-situated, making them very easy to get to. The noise levels in this neighborhood are also very low, as the streets are usually very peaceful.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly6.6

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly1.0

Few transit options

Restaurants4.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive