About the neighborhood

Zip Code 20186 features a peaceful atmosphere with calm streets and a variety of spacious single detached homes predominantly built around 1985. The neighborhood offers convenient access to numerous supermarkets, restaurants, and coffee shops, providing plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. Educational opportunities are well represented by a range of public and private primary and secondary schools close to residential areas. Bus lines connect this community to other parts of the region, with stops located near most residences. While parking is plentiful and easy, the area also has some scattered bike lanes amidst rolling terrain, enhancing outdoor transportation options.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 20186 is a fairly good area for getting around by car. It is especially convenient to access a place to park. On the other hand, the public transit infrastructure in Zip Code 20186 is not very practical. Nevertheless, the postal code is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly around the corner. There are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of this area, despite the fact that running day-to-day errands is convenient without a car. The bike is a fairly poor means of transportation in Zip Code 20186 since riding a bicycle is rendered strenuous by the often hilly terrain, and the cycling network is not very extensive.

Services

House buyers in Zip Code 20186 will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a long distance away. A limited number of restaurants and cafes are available as well. Regarding education, residents will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in Zip Code 20186, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Zip Code 20186 offers a calm environment. Zip Code 20186 is reasonably good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - however some parts can be quite loud, especially closer to one of the 3 airports (Warrenton Air Park,Fox Acres,The Meadows).

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly3.4

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

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

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.6

Variety of groceries within a short drive