Name: South Mountain
Address: Phoenix

About the neighborhood

South Mountain offers a serene neighborhood with a calm atmosphere and access to approximately 20 parks, including Okemah Park and Hayden Park, providing abundant green space for outdoor relaxation. The area’s housing mainly consists of three and four-bedroom homes, with around 70% single detached houses built mostly around 1986. This neighborhood includes convenient options for education, featuring both public and private schools nearby. Cycling is well supported with suitable infrastructure, and about 10 bus lines provide reasonable access to public transit. Parking is convenient, making daily commuting straightforward. Residents benefit from several supermarkets and local restaurants within easy reach, enhancing convenience and comfort.

Characteristics

Transportation

South Mountain is car friendly. It is easy to access a parking spot. On the other hand, the public transit infrastructure in South Mountain is rather limited. Nevertheless, commuters profit from the East Economy on the PHX Sky Train. House owners can count on East Economy Station on the PHX Sky Train. There are approximately 20 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most homes. Biking is easy in this neighborhood. It is at times difficult for pedestrians to navigate South Mountain as few common errands can be run without the need to get in a car.

Services

It is often possible for home buyers in South Mountain to do their groceries without a vehicle. Likewise, a restaurant is often just around the corner, for instance along Central Avenue, and a limited selection of coffee shops can be found as well. With respect to education, home owners will find that wherever their property is located in South Mountain, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Locals can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

South Mountain offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. Most areas in this area are especially quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, there are over 100 public green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, such as Highway Gravel Art and Hermoso Park, which makes them easy to get to.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

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