About the neighborhood

Zip Code 61244 features a peaceful atmosphere with quiet streets that provide a tranquil setting. The neighborhood primarily consists of single detached homes built around 1964, with many residences offering two or three bedrooms. Educational options include both public and private elementary schools, supporting convenient access for young students. Residents have access to several nearby restaurants along with local supermarkets, ensuring daily needs are met with ease. Though public transit includes multiple bus lines with stops relatively close to most residences, going by car remains an efficient choice due to ample parking and road accessibility. A few parks in the area offer green spaces to spend leisure time.

Characteristics

Transportation

The best way to get around in Zip Code 61244 is very often driving. Parking is easy. However, public transit riders may experience few options in Zip Code 61244 by reason of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, residents benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner. It is occasionally difficult to get around by bike in Zip Code 61244 as the cycling infrastructure is not very extensive, and there are a good number of hills for cyclists to brave. A majority of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are also not particularly well-suited for people who travel as pedestrians because meeting daily needs is sometimes difficult without a vehicle.

Services

It is easy to access the closest grocery store as a pedestrian in Zip Code 61244. Residents can enjoy over 50 restaurants and cafes as well. Concerning education, primary schools are convenient to access as a pedestrian from any location in Zip Code 61244. In contrast, there are only a limited number of high schools and accordingly they can be an extended distance away. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Zip Code 61244 offers a calm ambience. Zip Code 61244 is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very calm. Public green spaces are distributed sporadically, making it very hard to access them from most locations within this area. Despite that, there are over 100 parks nearby for residents to explore, such as Amôwa Forest Preserve and Rock Island County State Fair Grounds.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat 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 friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.2

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