Name: Zip Code 07009
Address: Cedar Grove

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 07009 offers a serene and peaceful environment with well-distributed green spaces like Hilltop Park and West Essex Trail nearby. This neighborhood features a charming residential character highlighted by many single detached homes alongside a selection of larger apartment buildings. Access to public and private primary and secondary schools is readily available in close proximity. Several dining options, including cozy cafes and restaurants, are conveniently located throughout the area. Transportation options include easy parking and accessible bus lines just around the corner, while cycling is a convenient choice for local travel. Grocery needs are met by nearby pharmacies and essential stores within a reasonable distance.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who appreciate living in a compact community will welcome the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of this area; many daily needs can be met without needing to use a vehicle, and numerous businesses are moderately close at hand. Biking is also convenient in this area. Zip Code 07009 is very car friendly. Parking is easy. On the other hand, this area is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, homeowners benefit from the Upper Montclair, Little Falls and Msu on the Montclair-Boonton Line. There are around 10 bus lines crossing the postal code, and bus stops are usually very close by.

Services

House buyers in this area will value that a grocery store is always only a rather short distance away. Furthermore, there is often a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. With respect to education, it is a reasonably short trip to access both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in Zip Code 07009. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Zip Code 07009. The noise levels in this area are very low, as the streets are generally very peaceful. Finally, most locations within the postal code have reasonably good access to public green spaces, like Hilltop Reservation and Peckman Preserve, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.2

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

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.6

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

Groceries6.2

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