Western
Western
About the neighborhood
Western presents a peaceful and quiet environment with minimal street noise, creating a tranquil setting. The neighborhood features primarily single detached homes and townhouses, many built before 1960, offering charming character. Residents benefit from convenient access to primary schools located nearby, supporting educational needs effectively. Parking availability is generous, making car travel straightforward within the district. While daily errands may require transportation, some supermarkets are located within a reasonable distance. The diverse housing options typically include two and three bedroom layouts, providing comfortable living spaces for various preferences. This welcoming district combines calm surroundings with practical amenities for convenient living.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Western is an extremely convenient area for traveling by car. It is straightforward to park. Western is not very conducive to biking as riding is made strenuous by the typically steep area, and the cycling network is not very extensive. It is also challenging for pedestrians to navigate this district since very few daily needs can be met without a car.
Services
In this area, property buyers will generally be able to access primary schools as pedestrians. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of high schools and consequently they can be a very long distance away. When it comes to eating, getting to the closest supermarket without a car is practical for some, but not all, property owners in Western. There are also a few opportunities for those who value close by restaurants.
Character
People who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Western. Most areas in Western are very quiet, as the streets are generally especially tranquil.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly1.8
Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.6
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.0
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries4.8
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.2
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.2
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $25,047
- Median Household Income
- $52,848
Housing Type
- 80.6% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 2.4% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 3.8% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 12.9% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 80.6%
- Semi detached
- 0.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 2.4%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 3.8%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.2%
- Mobile
- 12.9%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 37.8
- 0 to 4
- 6.6%
- 5 to 9
- 12.5%
- 10 to 14
- 4.1%
- 15 to 19
- 6.9%
- 20 to 24
- 6.3%
- 25 to 29
- 6.0%
- 30 to 34
- 4.9%
- 35 to 39
- 4.8%
- 40 to 44
- 5.7%
- 45 to 49
- 5.8%
- 50 to 54
- 5.0%
- 55 to 59
- 8.6%
- 60 to 64
- 5.3%
- 65 to 69
- 6.5%
- 70 to 74
- 3.1%
- 75 to 79
- 3.7%
- 80 to 84
- 1.7%
- 85 and over
- 2.6%
Education Level
- 9.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 35.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.1% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 11.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.8% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 9.7%
- High School
- 35.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 26.1%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.8%
- Master's degree
- 4.5%
- Professional degree
- 0.2%
- PhD
- 0.8%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 2.3% TRANSIT
- 95.0% DRIVE
- 1.6% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 2.3%
- Drive
- 95.0%
- Other
- 1.6%
- None
- 1.1%
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