Name: Pitman
Address: Pitman

About the neighborhood

Pitman offers a welcoming environment with a range of housing options including single detached homes and duplexes, accommodating various preferences and needs. The neighborhood features several well-placed green spaces such as Alcyon Park, providing outdoor areas that are accessible from many locations. Biking infrastructure is well-developed, making cycling a practical way to get around. Multiple bus lines serve the borough, with conveniently located stops near residences. Essential amenities like grocery stores are close at hand, along with a selection of restaurants and cafes for dining options. Primary and secondary schools are easily reachable from all areas within Pitman, supporting educational access throughout the community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who appreciate residing in a compact community will welcome the pedestrian-friendly character of this borough, although common amenities such as laundromats or hair salons can be an occasionally long distance away. Biking is also convenient in Pitman. The preferred approach to get around in this part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area is often driving. It is convenient to access a parking spot. On the other hand, traveling by public transit is difficult in Pitman. Nevertheless, the borough is linked by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses.

Services

Locals will welcome that wherever their house is situated in Pitman, primary as well as high schools are nearby. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Regarding eating, a supermarket is generally reachable within a short trip from most homes for sale in this part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. In addition, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, and a small selection of coffee shops is available as well.

Character

The character of Pitman is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. It is easy to get to green spaces from most locations in the borough since there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to unwind in. This borough is quiet overall, as the streets tend to be peaceful - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially near the railway line.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

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

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.2

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

Groceries7.4

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