Name: Zip Code 17501
Address: Akron

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 17501 offers a peaceful and quiet environment with minimal street noise, creating a calming residential atmosphere. The area features primarily single detached homes alongside charming small apartment buildings and townhouses, with many properties built around 1969. Convenience is enhanced by easy access to several parks nearby, providing serene outdoor spaces for recreation and relaxation. Primary schools and grocery stores are located within close proximity, adding to the neighborhood’s practicality. Although bus lines serve the area adequately, parking availability is abundant, making car travel straightforward. This community emphasizes spacious dwellings, often with two to three bedrooms, catering to varied housing preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is usually the favored mode of transportation in Zip Code 17501. It is very easy to park. However, public transit users may find limited options in Zip Code 17501 due to the infrequent service. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines crossing the postal code, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. Many of the houses for sale in this area are located in areas that are not especially convenient for pedestrians because few daily needs can be carried out without a car. The bicycle is a fairly poor means of transportation in Zip Code 17501 as there is a significant amount of hills, and there are few bike lanes.

Services

It is usually practical for home buyers in Zip Code 17501 to purchase their groceries as pedestrians. A limited number of restaurants and coffee shops are available as well. In terms of education, primary schools are straightforward to reach without a car from any location in Zip Code 17501. On the other hand, it can be very hard to get to high schools from properties for sale in this postal code. Locals have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Zip Code 17501 offers a calm ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This area is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. Lastly, the majority of locations within the postal code have reasonably good access to green spaces, including Haller Homestead and Lloyd H. Roland Memorial Park, since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to explore.

Car friendly9.0

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

Cycling friendly4.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

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

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.2

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