Name: Zip Code 12190
Address: Wells

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 12190 offers a peaceful environment with quiet streets and a calm atmosphere. The neighborhood features a diverse range of housing sizes, from lofts to spacious four-bedroom homes, catering to different preferences. A majority of residences are single detached homes, contributing to the area’s distinct character. Parking is convenient for vehicles, making commuting by car straightforward. Although bicycling infrastructure is limited, certain sectors offer more favorable conditions for cycling. This area provides a tranquil setting combined with practical access to daily needs, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable place to reside. The long-established housing stock dates back to 1968, adding charm to the community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a great transportation option in Zip Code 12190. It is especially convenient to park. This postal code is not very suited for bicycling because there are a good number of elevation changes, and the bicycling network is not very well-developed. Nonetheless, a few bike-friendly areas exist. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very practical for residents in Zip Code 12190 as running daily errands is very difficult without a vehicle.

Services

In all but a very small number of cases, a vehicle is needed in Zip Code 12190 to access the closest grocery store. There are a few options for those who care about restaurants within a short distance. With respect to education, high schools and primary schools are not numerous in Zip Code 12190, and consequently tend to require a very long pedestrian trip to get to.

Character

People who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Zip Code 12190. Most areas in Zip Code 12190 are very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

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 friendly0.6

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Restaurants2.6

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries0.2

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.4

Few or no shops within a short drive