Name: Ruby
Address: Mount Croghan

About the neighborhood

Ruby offers a tranquil setting with quiet streets and minimal noise from traffic or nearby areas. The town features primarily single detached homes, many built with character dating back to the mid-20th century. Residents benefit from convenient parking and easy access by car throughout Chesterfield County, making travel straightforward. Primary schools are accessible within the town, contributing to a well-rounded community environment. The slower-paced atmosphere provides a peaceful alternative to busier locations, ideal for individuals seeking a relaxed place to settle. With a majority of homes featuring two to three bedrooms, the town supports a range of housing needs.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored way to move around in Ruby is usually a car. It is very easy to access a place to park. This town is not very bicycling-friendly because the cycling network is not very comprehensive, and there are a fair number of elevation changes. Ruby is also not very suitable for those who travel as pedestrians as many day-to-day needs are very challenging to carry out without a vehicle.

Services

Purchasing one's groceries usually requires the use of a car in Ruby. With regards to education, it is a short distance to get to primary schools from any location in this town. On the other hand, Ruby does not have any high schools.

Character

The character of Ruby is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Ruby is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly2.0

Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.0

Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs

Restaurants2.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries0.8

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.6

Few or no shops within a short drive