Name: Zip Code 98418
Address: Tacoma

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 98418 offers a peaceful environment with a variety of single detached homes and duplexes, primarily featuring two and three bedrooms. The area provides good cycling infrastructure, making getting around pleasant and convenient. Daily necessities are within easy reach, with supermarkets and several restaurants and cafes nearby. Educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools, are accessible close to residences. Commuting by car is straightforward, with easy parking and quick access to the highway. Quiet surroundings and proximity to several green spaces create an inviting atmosphere for outdoor activities and relaxation. The neighborhood combines convenience with calm and natural beauty.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area is fairly conducive to people who like to travel as pedestrians; running common errands is convenient without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. It is also convenient to commute by bicycle in Zip Code 98418. This area is not an especially pleasant postal code for traveling by public transit. Thankfully, property owners are served by the Tacoma Dome Station on the Seattle - Tacoma/Lakewood. The postal code is connected by approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties. However, Zip Code 98418 is reasonably car friendly. Coming across a parking spot is generally easy, and most houses for sale are a very short drive from the closest highway.

Services

It is very easy to access the closest supermarket without a vehicle in Zip Code 98418. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. In terms of education, in Zip Code 98418, residents will usually be able to access primary as well as high schools as pedestrians. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Zip Code 98418 has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this area with its around 10 nightlife venues, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located a short distance away. Zip Code 98418 is very good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Public green spaces, such as Lincoln-Eldridge Park and Wapato Hills Park, are especially well-distributed and there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, making it easy to reach them.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.4

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

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.2

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

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk