Name: Zip Code 14850
Address: Ithaca

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 14850 features a variety of housing options, including well-maintained single detached homes, spacious duplexes, and apartment buildings with two to three bedrooms. The area offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, with energetic commercial corridors providing access to numerous local businesses and dining options. Residents benefit from close proximity to both public and private schools for various grade levels. Grocery and pharmacy needs are met by several conveniently located stores. Bicycling infrastructure includes several bike lanes and pockets suited to riders, while bus lines connect most areas efficiently. Parking availability adds to the ease of access throughout this inviting neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

A majority of the houses for sale in this area are located in places that are fairly suitable for pedestrians; many day-to-day errands can be run without a car, and various businesses are rather close at hand. However, the bicycle is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in this area since cyclists are faced with quite a few slopes. Nonetheless, some pleasant sectors for cycling exist, there is a moderately high density of cyclists, and Zip Code 14850 is home to reasonably good cycling infrastructure. The favored approach to get around in this postal code is often a car. Finding a parking spot is generally easy. On the other hand, the public transit service in this area is not very frequent. Nonetheless, the postal code is linked by approximately 20 bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop.

Services

It is straightforward to get to the closest supermarket as a pedestrian from anywhere in this area. In addition, Zip Code 14850 is a fairly good place in which to eat out, and house buyers benefit from around 20 cafes as well. With regards to education, both primary and secondary schools are very easy to reach as a pedestrian from any location in Zip Code 14850. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Zip Code 14850 is unique in that it has both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this area, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic, and with its approximately 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, this postal code is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.

Car friendly7.4

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

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

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.0

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