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Polk
Polk
About the neighborhood
Polk offers a peaceful and serene environment, perfect for individuals seeking tranquility away from noisy surroundings. The township features predominantly single detached and row houses built around 1980, providing comfortable two- and three-bedroom options. Street parking is generally easy to find, supporting convenient car access throughout the area. Despite limited cycling infrastructure and varied terrain, the spacious roadways accommodate smooth vehicular travel. Residents have access to nearby grocery stores with parking availability, making everyday errands manageable. This relaxed community value reinforces a calm ambiance, creating an ideal setting for anyone prioritizing quietude and a settled atmosphere.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCycling friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
The car is usually the favored approach to navigate Polk. It is very easy to park. Many of the houses for sale in this area are located in places that are not very well-suited for those who like to get around as pedestrians as running common errands is nearly impossible without a car. Polk is also not very cycling-friendly since there are very few bike lanes, and the terrain is not particularly flat.
Services
There are no high schools and no primary schools in Polk. Regarding food, in all but a very small number of cases, a vehicle is needed in this area to reach the closest grocery store.
Character
Home buyers who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Polk. The noise levels in Polk are very low, as the streets are very tranquil.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly1.8
Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.0
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants0.8
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.2
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.8
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $25,697
- Median Household Income
- $52,155
Housing Type
- 91.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 8.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 91.3%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 8.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 48.8%
- 0 to 4
- 10.8%
- 5 to 9
- 3.3%
- 10 to 14
- 2.8%
- 15 to 19
- 11.8%
- 20 to 24
- 0.0%
- 25 to 29
- 0.0%
- 30 to 34
- 3.9%
- 35 to 39
- 7.2%
- 40 to 44
- 3.8%
- 45 to 49
- 8.5%
- 50 to 54
- 11.5%
- 55 to 59
- 6.3%
- 60 to 64
- 5.2%
- 65 to 69
- 10.2%
- 70 to 74
- 5.0%
- 75 to 79
- 2.7%
- 80 to 84
- 5.3%
- 85 and over
- 1.6%
Education Level
- 9.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 48.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 13.9% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 21.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 9.3%
- High School
- 48.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 13.9%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 4.9%
- Master's degree
- 0.0%
- Professional degree
- 2.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 98.4% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 98.4%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 1.6%
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