About the neighborhood

Pine Hill offers a peaceful residential setting characterized by predominantly single detached homes and a wide variety of housing sizes, ranging from cozy lofts to spacious properties with four or more bedrooms. The community is praised for its tranquil streets and calm atmosphere, providing a serene retreat for residents. With several bus lines connecting the neighborhood, public transit options are accessible within a short distance. Parking is typically convenient, making travel by car easy throughout the area. While cycling infrastructure is limited due to terrain and slope variation, the neighborhood’s overall charm lies in its quiet environment and diverse housing options.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is usually the best approach to get around in Pine Hill. It is very convenient to park. However, the transit network in Pine Hill is quite bad. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. It is sometimes challenging to commute by bike in this part of the Kingston metropolitan area because the cycling network is not very comprehensive, and cyclists encounter a considerable amount of slopes. Pine Hill is also not very convenient for pedestrians as very few daily errands can be run without the use of a car.

Services

Pine Hill does not have any high schools or primary schools. As far as eating is concerned, it is very rarely an option for house buyers in this community to do groceries as pedestrians. A small number of restaurants can be found in this community.

Character

Pine Hill offers a calm atmosphere. Pine Hill is very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Car friendly9.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.2

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Transit friendly1.4

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants2.6

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.0

Few or no groceries within a short drive