Name: Zip Code 10917
Address: Woodbury

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 10917 offers a peaceful and welcoming environment characterized by spacious single detached homes, primarily featuring three to four or more bedrooms. Many residences were built in the mid-20th century, contributing to the neighborhood’s charming and established atmosphere. Residents benefit from convenient access to quality primary and high schools within easy distance. Pharmacies are plentiful and accessible, providing everyday essentials alongside approximately 20 diverse dining options. Public green spaces like Town of Woodbury Park are readily accessible, enhancing the neighborhood’s serene setting. The area maintains low noise levels, promoting tranquility while being a short drive from major highways such as I-86 for efficient commuting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is very often the favored approach to navigate this area. It is very convenient to access a place to park, and nearby highways, such as I-86, are moderately easy to reach from any home in Zip Code 10917. Zip Code 10917 is not very amenable to biking as the bicycling network is not very comprehensive, and there is a significant amount of hills. This area is also not very well-suited for those who travel as pedestrians as meeting daily needs is sometimes challenging without a vehicle.

Services

Residents will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from most properties for sale in Zip Code 10917. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. With respect to food, buying one's groceries often demands the use of a car in Zip Code 10917. Nonetheless, reaching the closest pharmacy and thus some basic food items is usually very easy. Residents benefit from over 50 restaurants and coffee shops as well. Likewise, it is a reasonably short distance to a good choice of clothing stores.

Character

The character of Zip Code 10917 is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. There are a few parks nearby for residents to visit, including Mary Harriman Park, which results in them being easy to access from the majority of locations in this postal code. This area is also great for those who need quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor near I-86, New York Streetate Thruway or the railway line.

Car friendly9.6

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly2.4

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.6

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly0.0

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants5.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.4

Some groceries within a short drive