Name: Oakmont
Address: Oakmont

About the neighborhood

Oakmont offers a peaceful atmosphere characterized by low traffic noise and quiet streets. The borough presents a diverse housing selection including single detached homes, townhouses, duplexes, small apartment buildings, and lofts, catering to various preferences. A variety of dining options are available with about ten local restaurants to explore. Pharmacies are conveniently located for easy access to daily essentials, and several green spaces provide natural surroundings nearby. Public transit serves the area with multiple bus lines and most residences located close to stops. Parking is hassle-free, and the neighborhood’s overall layout suits a slower-paced environment well.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is often the best transportation option in Oakmont. It is very easy to park. On the other hand, the public transit network in Oakmont is rather limited. Thankfully, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are usually around the corner. The bike is a rather limited method of transportation in Oakmont because the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive, and traveling by bicycle is made arduous by the often steep terrain. There also aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of this borough, even though running common errands is convenient without needing to use a car.

Services

In all but a limited number of cases, a vehicle is required in Oakmont to access the closest supermarket. Nevertheless, getting to the closest pharmacy and thus some staple foods is typically straightforward. There are also over 50 restaurants and coffee shops in this borough. Regarding education, it is a rather short trip to get to both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in this part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Character

Oakmont offers a calm environment. Oakmont is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. It is occasionally hard to access green spaces within the borough since they aren't well-located. Still, there are around 30 parks close by for residents to visit.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly3.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

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

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive