Name: Westerly
Address: Westerly

About the neighborhood

Westerly offers a tranquil residential setting with predominantly two- and three-bedroom homes, featuring a blend of single detached houses and duplexes. Most properties present a variety of architectural styles dating from the pre-1960s through the 1980s, providing character and diversity. Convenience is notable with about ten supermarkets nearby and a selection of restaurants to choose from. Primary schools are easily accessible, contributing to a well-rounded local infrastructure. Streets are generally peaceful, enhancing the neighborhood’s calm atmosphere. Parking is simple to find, making personal vehicle use hassle-free. This community provides a serene living environment complemented by practical amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

Getting around by car is straightforward in Westerly. Parking is easy. Cycling is difficult in this community because cyclists encounter quite a few hills, and the bicycling network is rather limited. There are also relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of Westerly, even though many daily errands can be run without the use of a car.

Services

It is easy to reach the closest supermarket as a pedestrian in Westerly. Furthermore, this part of the Providence metropolitan area is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat, and home buyers can enjoy approximately 10 cafes as well. Concerning education, in this community, house owners will commonly be able to reach primary schools as pedestrians. On the other hand, high schools are not especially numerous and therefore tend to require a long distance to get to. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Westerly is a community to buy a home in for those who prefer a laid-back environment. Westerly remains relatively quiet, since there are few pedestrians, although noise levels are higher closer to one of the railway lines or the airport (Westerly State).

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly0.0

Few transit options

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.2

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