About the neighborhood

Summerlin South offers a tranquil community with calm streets and a relaxed atmosphere. The area features a variety of housing options, including mostly newer single detached homes and some large apartment buildings with three or more bedrooms. Commuting by car is convenient with generally easy parking and access to several bus lines nearby. Residents can benefit from local elementary and high schools, in addition to a selection of grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes. While bicycling may present some challenges due to elevation changes, there are green spaces and parks within reach, providing pleasant outdoor opportunities for residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

Summerlin South is a fairly good part of the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area for moving around by car. Parking is generally easy. However, the public transit service in Summerlin South is quite bad. Nevertheless, the community is linked by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally a short distance away. This community is not particularly appropriate for biking because the cycling infrastructure is rather limited, and there are a fair number of hills for cyclists to brave. It is also at times challenging for pedestrians to navigate Summerlin South because few common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle.

Services

Locals will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in Summerlin South, primary schools are close by. However, there are only a very small number of high schools and consequently they can be a very long pedestrian trip away. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. In terms of food, it is challenging to get to the closest grocery store as a pedestrian in Summerlin South. In addition, this community is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe.

Character

Summerlin South offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this community with its about 30 nightlife venues, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located relatively close by. At the same time, most areas in this community are especially quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. It is occasionally difficult to reach parks in the community since they aren't well-situated. Still, there are over 50 parks nearby for residents to visit.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly4.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly0.8

Few transit options

Restaurants6.6

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

Groceries5.6

Variety of groceries within a short drive