About the neighborhood

Zip Code 62220 offers a peaceful environment with numerous green spaces such as Laderman Park and Pleasant Hill Park nearby for relaxation. The neighborhood features a range of housing options, including single detached homes and duplexes, with sizes from loft apartments to spacious four-bedroom residences. Commuting is convenient with close access to the Belleville Metrolink Station on the MetroLink Red Line and several bus routes with stops nearby. Essential services like pharmacies and some restaurants are easily reachable, adding convenience to daily life. Quiet streets with low traffic noise provide a tranquil setting for residents appreciating a calm atmosphere.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is usually the preferred approach to navigate Zip Code 62220. It is very easy to access a parking spot, and it is a rather short drive to the closest highway from any location in this area. In contrast, the public transit in Zip Code 62220 is rather poor. Nonetheless, house owners profit from the College Metrolink Station, Swansea Metrolink Station and Belleville Metrolink Station with access to the MetroLink Red Line. Homeowners are served by College Metrolink Station, Swansea Metrolink Station and Belleville Metrolink Station on the MetroLink Red Line. There are a few bus lines traversing the postal code, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner. Traveling as a pedestrian in this area is not very popular, even though running daily errands is easy without the need to get in a vehicle. Biking is also sometimes challenging in Zip Code 62220 because the terrain is not particularly flat, and the bicycling infrastructure is rather poor.

Services

It is sometimes an option for house buyers in Zip Code 62220 to do their grocery shopping without the need to get in a vehicle. Moreover, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and property owners are served by a few cafes as well. Regarding education, it is a reasonably short trip to reach both primary and secondary schools from most properties for sale in this postal code. Home buyers have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Zip Code 62220 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Zip Code 62220 is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are reasonably peaceful, although there are still several louder areas, especially around the airport (Ben Emge) or one of the railway lines. On the other hand, there are approximately 40 green spaces nearby for residents to enjoy, such as Belle Clair Soccer Park and Laderman Park, which makes it easy to access them. Finally, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this area with its approximately 10 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner.

Car friendly8.8

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 friendly4.6

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

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive