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937 W ELM STSPRINGFIELD, MO 65806
2
1
1,084 SQ FT
Listing by Spring Creek Realty, Llc
MLS® #: 60329070
West Central
Springfield
About the neighborhood
West Central offers a tranquil atmosphere with peaceful streets and several well-located parks nearby for outdoor recreation. The neighborhood features a diverse selection of housing options, including single detached homes, apartments, duplexes, and lofts of various sizes. A fairly comprehensive cycling network supports moderate bicycling throughout the area. Local amenities such as restaurants and coffee shops are conveniently close, providing easy access to daily dining options. Multiple bus lines serve the neighborhood, with stops typically found just around the corner, ensuring public transit availability. Educational institutions are within a short distance, including both public and private elementary and high schools.
Highlights
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
West Central is a fairly pleasant part of Springfield for pedestrians; carrying out day-to-day needs is convenient without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. A fair number of residents in the area use their bike as the cycling infrastructure is good. The public transit service in West Central is not very frequent. Nevertheless, house owners have access to around 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. However, cars are a fairly good mode of transportation in this area. It is convenient to find a parking spot.
Services
Both primary and secondary schools are very easy to reach as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in this area. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With respect to food, it is often practical for property owners in West Central to purchase their groceries as pedestrians. Likewise, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. Home buyers can find a fair number of nearby clothing stores.
Character
West Central has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. West Central is very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. However, it is easy to access public green spaces from the majority of locations within the neighborhood since there are about 20 of them nearby for residents to check out. Lastly, although this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.
Car friendly6.0
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly6.8
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly5.4
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly3.2
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants6.8
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries6.6
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping6.4
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes5.8
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.6
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.4
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant3.6
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $19,819
- Median Household Income
- $28,949
Housing Type
- 45.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 13.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 15.7% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 21.7% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 45.1%
- Semi detached
- 2.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 13.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 15.7%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 21.7%
- Mobile
- 1.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 31.8%
- 0 to 4
- 4.0%
- 5 to 9
- 2.8%
- 10 to 14
- 4.6%
- 15 to 19
- 5.4%
- 20 to 24
- 21.2%
- 25 to 29
- 9.5%
- 30 to 34
- 5.5%
- 35 to 39
- 6.9%
- 40 to 44
- 4.2%
- 45 to 49
- 7.8%
- 50 to 54
- 5.8%
- 55 to 59
- 5.6%
- 60 to 64
- 5.5%
- 65 to 69
- 4.1%
- 70 to 74
- 3.1%
- 75 to 79
- 1.0%
- 80 to 84
- 2.2%
- 85 and over
- 0.7%
Education Level
- 15.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 28.7% HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 15.7%
- High School
- 28.7%
- Some college, no degree
- 29.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12.2%
- Master's degree
- 4.2%
- Professional degree
- 1.0%
- PhD
- 1.0%
Commute Mode
- 6.3% FOOT
- 2.1% BIKE
- 1.9% TRANSIT
- 81.2% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 6.3%
- Bike
- 2.1%
- Transit
- 1.9%
- Drive
- 81.2%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 8.4%
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