Shields
Shields
About the neighborhood
Shields offers a serene and peaceful environment with minimal street noise, providing a relaxing atmosphere for residents. This township features a diverse selection of single detached homes, many built in the 1980s alongside charming mid-century properties, giving the area unique architectural character. The predominance of two and three bedroom houses creates comfortable and inviting living spaces. The community supports convenient travel by car, making daily errands accessible for residents using personal vehicles. Its calm surroundings enhance a slower pace of life, appealing to those seeking tranquility in a quiet setting without city clamor or distractions.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
The preferred approach to get around in Shields is very often a car. Commuting by bicycle is difficult in this area because there are a fair number of hills, and there are very few bike lanes. Most houses for sale in this area are located in places that are also not very well-suited for those who like to get around as pedestrians as almost no common errands can be run without a car.
Services
There are no high schools and no primary schools in Shields. When it comes to food, house buyers in this area almost always have to rely on a car to travel to the closest supermarket.
Character
People who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Shields. Most areas in Shields are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.2
Not very suitable 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
Restaurants0.6
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.2
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.8
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.6
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $28,195
- Median Household Income
- $71,607
Housing Type
- 73.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 9.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 16.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 73.8%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 9.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 16.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 38.5
- 0 to 4
- 27.4%
- 5 to 9
- 3.2%
- 10 to 14
- 0.0%
- 15 to 19
- 0.0%
- 20 to 24
- 0.0%
- 25 to 29
- 17.7%
- 30 to 34
- 0.0%
- 35 to 39
- 3.2%
- 40 to 44
- 3.2%
- 45 to 49
- 0.0%
- 50 to 54
- 6.5%
- 55 to 59
- 19.4%
- 60 to 64
- 9.7%
- 65 to 69
- 9.7%
- 70 to 74
- 0.0%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 0.0%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 0.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 55.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 4.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 11.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 27.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.0%
- High School
- 55.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 4.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 27.9%
- Master's degree
- 0.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 5.6% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 94.4% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 5.6%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 94.4%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 0.0%
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