About the neighborhood

Zip Code 60478 offers a calm and peaceful environment with minimal street noise and city clamor, making it an excellent choice for tranquility. The neighborhood features a range of housing options including mostly single detached homes and townhouses with predominantly three or more bedrooms built around 1980. Public green spaces are plentiful and well-distributed, with approximately ten parks like Ecology Park nearby for easy access to outdoor enjoyment. Transportation by car is convenient, with ample parking and quick access to highways such as Moline Expy E. Additionally, cycling infrastructure supports bike travel throughout the area. Schools, pharmacies, and several dining options are also conveniently located close by.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a very good medium of transportation in Zip Code 60478. It is especially convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as Moline Expy, are rather easy to reach from any home in this area. In contrast, commuting by public transit is very hard in Zip Code 60478. Thankfully, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and most houses are near a bus stop. Cycling is easy in Zip Code 60478. Getting around as a pedestrian is not especially convenient for home buyers in this postal code because few common errands can be run without a vehicle.

Services

It is a rather short pedestrian trip to access both primary and secondary schools from most properties for sale in this postal code. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to food, property owners in Zip Code 60478 will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a long distance away. There are also a few options for those who care about close by restaurants and cafes.

Character

The character of Zip Code 60478 is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. This area is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally especially tranquil closer to Moline Expy or I-80. Finally, there are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to check out, including Oak Forest Heritage Preserve and Community Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes it very easy to access them.

Car friendly9.0

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

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

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

Transit friendly1.4

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants5.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive