About the neighborhood

Zip Code 85202 offers a diverse range of housing options including single detached homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings, mainly consisting of two and three-bedroom residences built from the 1960s through the 1990s. This neighborhood boasts convenient access to various businesses that fulfill daily needs, with many grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes situated nearby. Bicycling is particularly pleasant here due to the mostly flat terrain and well-established bike routes. Residents have a choice of public and private elementary and high schools that are easily accessible. Tranquil green spaces like Palo Verde Park and Carriage Lane Park are spread throughout, enhancing the calm atmosphere of the area.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 85202 is a fairly convenient postal code for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without the use of a car, and plenty of businesses are moderately close at hand. The bicycle is a good mode of transportation in Zip Code 85202 since there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave. This postal code is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, there are plenty of rapid transit stations on the Valley Metro Rail. Property owners are served by the Alma School/Main St, Sycamore/Main St and Price-101 Fwy/Apache Blvd on the Valley Metro Rail. There are about 10 bus lines crossing the postal code, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes. However, the preferred transportation option in Zip Code 85202 is very often a car. Coming across a place to park is easy, and the majority of real estate listings are a rather short drive from the closest highway, such as Price Freeway.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are convenient to get to without a car from any location in Zip Code 85202. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. As far as eating is concerned, it is easy to get to the nearest supermarket without the need for a car in Zip Code 85202. In addition, there are a good number of choices in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes. Home buyers benefit from a fair number of clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

Zip Code 85202 has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this area is not known for its lively atmosphere, with its around 30 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Zip Code 85202 is very quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Public green spaces, like Palo Verde Park and Fiesta Sports Park, are especially well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit, making them easy to access.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly6.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.6

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

Groceries7.6

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