1917 MARY ELLEN LNSCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076
7
8
6,057 SQ FT
Listing by Keller Williams Realty
MLS® #: 4041170
Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains
About the neighborhood
Scotch Plains offers a tranquil living environment characterized by peaceful streets and accessible public green spaces nearby. The housing options are diverse, ranging from lofts to spacious four-bedroom detached homes, enhancing the neighborhood’s overall charm. Convenience is emphasized with numerous residences located close to bus stops, and several local restaurants and cafes provide varied dining choices. Educational opportunities include both public and private schools within short distances. The township also benefits from easy access to major highways, making car travel straightforward and parking convenient. Pharmacies and supermarkets are available within reasonable driving distances, supporting daily necessities with ease and practicality.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
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This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
It is easy for pedestrians to move around in this township; running daily errands is easy without a vehicle. In contrast, getting around by bicycle is occasionally difficult in Scotch Plains as there are a fair number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists, and there are few bike lanes. The transit infrastructure in this township is not very practical. Nevertheless, homeowners profit from the Netherwood, Fanwood and Westfield on the Raritan Valley Line. Property owners are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by. On the other hand, the favored mode of transportation in Scotch Plains is usually driving. It is convenient to park, and it is a short car ride to the nearest highway from any location in Scotch Plains.
Services
House buyers in Scotch Plains commonly have to use a vehicle to access one of about 20 grocery stores. Nonetheless, reaching the nearest pharmacy and thus some staple foods is generally convenient. Those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, for example on Park Avenue, and there are also around 20 cafes in this part of the Greater New York metropolitan area. With regards to education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to reach as a pedestrian from any location in Scotch Plains. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.
Character
The character of Scotch Plains is exemplified by its relaxed environment. There are over 50 parks close by for residents to unwind in, such as Milton Campbell Field and Memorial Park and Pool, which makes it very easy to reach them. This part of the Greater New York metropolitan area is very quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly8.6
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.0
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly5.2
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Transit friendly3.2
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants6.0
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.8
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping5.2
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes4.2
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.2
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.2
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.4
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $73,137
- Median Household Income
- $173,346
Housing Type
- 76.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 5.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 7.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 4.5% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 5.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 76.0%
- Semi detached
- 5.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 7.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 4.5%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 5.9%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 43.4%
- 0 to 4
- 5.3%
- 5 to 9
- 7.5%
- 10 to 14
- 7.8%
- 15 to 19
- 6.4%
- 20 to 24
- 4.4%
- 25 to 29
- 4.5%
- 30 to 34
- 4.8%
- 35 to 39
- 6.8%
- 40 to 44
- 5.9%
- 45 to 49
- 8.6%
- 50 to 54
- 8.0%
- 55 to 59
- 8.0%
- 60 to 64
- 5.8%
- 65 to 69
- 5.1%
- 70 to 74
- 4.7%
- 75 to 79
- 3.0%
- 80 to 84
- 2.0%
- 85 and over
- 1.5%
Education Level
- 3.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 15.4% HIGH SCHOOL
- 11.1% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 5.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 36.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 20.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 4.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 3.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 3.4%
- High School
- 15.4%
- Some college, no degree
- 11.1%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 5.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 36.3%
- Master's degree
- 20.8%
- Professional degree
- 4.3%
- PhD
- 3.3%
Commute Mode
- 0.5% FOOT
- 0.1% BIKE
- 9.4% TRANSIT
- 72.3% DRIVE
- 0.1% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.5%
- Bike
- 0.1%
- Transit
- 9.4%
- Drive
- 72.3%
- Other
- 0.1%
- None
- 17.6%
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