About the neighborhood

Zip Code 22172 features a tranquil atmosphere with minimal street noise, creating a peaceful environment to live in. This area provides convenient access to several primary and secondary educational institutions, including both public and private options. Residents benefit from nearby green spaces such as Graham Park MS and Locust Shade Park, perfect for outdoor activities. The neighborhood offers a variety of housing types, including single-detached homes, apartments, and townhouses, with many properties built around 1991. Commuting by car is straightforward in Zip Code 22172, with easy access to major highways and ample parking availability. Multiple bus lines serve the area, ensuring connections to other locations are within reach.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 22172 is very car friendly. Many homes for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway, such as I- 95 Hov, and it is very convenient to find a parking spot. In contrast, public transit users may have limited choices in Zip Code 22172 due to the infrequent service. Nonetheless, homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. The bike is a reasonably good mode of transportation in Zip Code 22172. Many of the homes for sale in this postal code are located in places that are not very suitable for people who like to get around as pedestrians because very few daily needs can be carried out without a car.

Services

It is easy to reach the closest supermarket as a pedestrian in Zip Code 22172. There are also a few options for those who value nearby restaurants. With respect to education, in Zip Code 22172, house buyers will usually be able to access both primary and secondary schools without a vehicle. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

The character of Zip Code 22172 is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. There are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to explore, such as Semper Fidelis Memorial Park and Locust Shade Park, which makes it easy to reach them from most locations in this area. This postal code is very quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.4

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.6

Variety of groceries within a short drive