Name: Zip Code 70117
Address: New Orleans

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 70117, Louisiana offers a balanced neighborhood with convenient access to a variety of local businesses and essential services. Residents benefit from nearby grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes, making daily errands straightforward and accessible. Educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools, are also situated close to most residences. The area’s relatively flat terrain supports frequent bicycle travel, enhancing mobility to various destinations. Zip Code 70117 features numerous well-positioned green spaces for outdoor enjoyment and tranquil streets providing a peaceful living environment. Housing options primarily include single detached homes with some duplexes and townhouses, dating mostly from the mid-20th century, contributing to a charming, established community atmosphere.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area will appeal to house buyers who appreciate residing in a compact community because it is reasonably pedestrian-friendly; running common errands is convenient without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is very adopted in this postal code as it is a flat ride to most locations. The favored method to get around in this area is often driving. It is a rather short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Pontchartrain Expy, from anywhere in this postal code, and it is convenient to come across a place to park. In contrast, commuting by public transit is difficult in this area. Thankfully, property owners have access to around 20 bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by.

Services

A supermarket is generally reachable within a short distance from any location in Zip Code 70117. Moreover, thanks to 400-odd restaurants and cafes in Zip Code 70117, there is typically a place to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. It is also a rather short distance to a reasonable variety of clothing stores. With respect to education, both primary and secondary schools are easy to reach without a vehicle from anywhere in this postal code. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Zip Code 70117 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its over 150 nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Zip Code 70117 is fairly good for those who need quiet surroundings, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic, however noise can be problematic near Pontchartrain Expy or one of the railway lines. Access to green spaces, such as Woldenberg Riverfront Park and Morris F.X. Jeff Park, is easy from the majority of locations within the postal code since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to check out.

Car friendly6.8

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

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

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

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.0

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