Name: Zip Code 89117
Address: Las Vegas

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 89117, Nevada, features a calm atmosphere with quiet streets and nearby green spaces that provide pleasant outdoor areas. The neighborhood includes a variety of single detached homes, small apartment buildings, and duplexes, offering diverse unit sizes from lofts to larger residences with four or more bedrooms. Daily necessities are conveniently located, with grocery stores, restaurants, and approximately 20 cafes scattered throughout the area. Proximity to several primary schools enhances the community’s access to education, with both public and private options available. Efficient transportation options include easy parking and several bus lines connecting the neighborhood to surrounding areas.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code is suitable for those who like to get around as pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without a car, and plenty of businesses are rather close by. On the other hand, traveling by bicycle is sometimes challenging in this area since the cycling network is not very well-developed, and there are a good number of elevation changes. Getting around by public transit is difficult in this postal code. Thankfully, house owners benefit from a few bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. In contrast, the preferred means of transportation in Zip Code 89117 is often a car. It is easy to park.

Services

Primary schools are easy to reach as a pedestrian from any location in this area. On the other hand, locals may find it very hard to access high schools without the use of a car. Property owners can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. Concerning food, it is often an option for house buyers in Zip Code 89117 to buy their groceries without a vehicle. Additionally, this postal code is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe.

Character

Zip Code 89117 has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its over 50 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Zip Code 89117 is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually especially calm. There are about 30 green spaces nearby for residents to enjoy, such as Gardens Park and Cottonwood Canyon, and they are very well-spread out, which results in them being easy to get to from a large number of locations in the postal code.

Car friendly6.4

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.6

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

Groceries7.2

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