Name: Zip Code 17110
Address: Harrisburg

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 17110 provides a peaceful environment with calm streets and convenient access to approximately 10 public green spaces, including Italian Park and Wildwood Park. The neighborhood features mainly two- and three-bedroom townhouses and single detached homes built around 1973, offering comfortable living options. Residents have access to about 40 diverse restaurants and roughly 10 grocery stores, as well as nearby pharmacies, ensuring essential needs are easily met. Primary and secondary education opportunities are well represented with both public and private schools close to most residences. Transportation is enhanced by accessible highways, a few bus lines, and bicycle-friendly infrastructure for easy commuting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Moving around by bicycle is easy in this postal code. This area will also appeal to house buyers who want to reside in a compact community as it is rather suitable for pedestrians; many day-to-day errands can be run without a car, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close at hand. Driving is often the best transportation option in this postal code. Many homes for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, such as I-81, and accessing a place to park is quite easy. However, the public transit service in this postal code is not very frequent. Nevertheless, the postal code is served by approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most homes.

Services

House buyers in Zip Code 17110 will welcome that a grocery store is always only a very short trip away. There are also a few opportunities for those who value restaurants and cafes within a short distance. Concerning education, residents will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in Zip Code 17110, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

The character of Zip Code 17110 is exemplified by its calm environment. This area is very good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are very tranquil. Lastly, getting to parks, including McCormick Island and Fort Hunter Conservancy, is easy from a lot of locations in the postal code, since numerous properties for sale have one around the corner and there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly7.0

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

Cycling friendly6.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.4

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive