Name: Zip Code 60020
Address: Grant

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 60020 presents a peaceful setting with many nearby parks, including about ten green spaces perfect for outdoor activities. The neighborhood offers a variety of single detached homes and townhouses, primarily built around 1968, featuring two and three-bedroom options. Access to numerous dining choices is convenient, with approximately 30 restaurants located throughout the area. Pharmacies are also within a short distance to assist with daily essentials. Despite limited public transit frequency, the nearest train station and several bus lines provide accessible connections. Parking is notably easy, making car travel straightforward for most errands and outings. This area is renowned for its quiet streets and calm environment.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 60020 is very car friendly. Parking is generally easy. However, this postal code is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, it is convenient to reach a nearby train station, such as the Ingleside and Fox Lake with access to the Milwaukee North, from the majority of homes in the postal code. There are a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically around the corner. The bicycle is a somewhat poor method of transportation in Zip Code 60020 since the cycling network is not very well-developed, and cyclists are faced with a considerable amount of slopes. This postal code is also not very convenient for pedestrians as many daily needs are at times difficult to meet without a car.

Services

Shopping for one's groceries often necessitates the use of a vehicle in Zip Code 60020. Nonetheless, it is generally a rather short distance to the closest pharmacy, which can supply some basic food items. A limited number of restaurants are available in this area as well. Concerning education, high schools and primary schools are not very plentiful in Zip Code 60020, and accordingly not always within a short distance. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Zip Code 60020 offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This area is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor - although that is not the case near one of the railway lines or the airport (Pillow Hill). Finally, parks, like Grant Township Center and Volo Bog State Natural Area, are very well-distributed and there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to enjoy, which makes them easy to get to from most locations within Zip Code 60020.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly4.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.6

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.6

Some groceries within a short drive