Name: Taylor
Address: Taylor

About the neighborhood

Taylor is a peaceful borough characterized by calm streets and plentiful green spaces such as Derenick Memorial Park and Crowley Park, which offer refreshing natural settings nearby. The area predominantly features single detached homes with a range of two and three-bedroom options, complemented by duplexes, mobile homes, and townhouses, offering diverse residential choices. The borough benefits from convenient access to highways like Pennsylvania Tpke NE Exn, making access by vehicle straightforward and parking plentiful. Local amenities include grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops within reasonable reach, and primary and secondary schools are located close to residences, enhancing community convenience.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a very good means of transportation in Taylor. It is very convenient to find a parking spot, and nearby highways, such as Pennsylvania Tpke NE Exn, are reasonably easy to drive to from any location in this borough. Getting around as a pedestrian in Taylor is not very common, although many daily needs can be met without needing a vehicle. Biking is also sometimes difficult in Taylor as there are quite a few slopes, and the cycling infrastructure is not very extensive.

Services

It is very often possible for property owners in Taylor to buy groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of options, and a limited variety of cafes is available as well. In terms of education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to get to as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Taylor. Residents have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

The character of Taylor is exemplified by its calm environment. There are approximately 40 green spaces close by for residents to explore, including Connell Park and Athletics Campus, and they are very well-distributed, which makes them easy to reach. This borough is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually very peaceful.

Car friendly9.0

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

Cycling friendly4.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.6

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

Shopping3.8

Some shops within a short drive