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Anaheim, California, is home to a variety of neighborhoods that are convenient for people without a vehicle. The walk, bike and transit scores in an area give you an idea about how easy it is to live in an area if you don't have a car or you just prefer to keep your garaged as much as possible. Homes for sale in Anaheim, CA, that are located in North Euclid, The Colony, the Anaheim Resort, West Anaheim and North Central Industrial areas are where to live in Anaheim if transportation is your concern. On a scale of 0 to 100, Anaheim has a walk score of 51, a bike score of 52 and a transit score of 35. A quick search on Movoto Real Estate can help you to find a home in an area suitable for someone without a car.
North Euclid ranks at the top of the list for walkability with a walk score of 69. It comes in third on the list for being bike friendly with a score of 58 and fourth for transit availability with a score of 37. No matter where you are in the community, you can walk to roughly five coffee shops, bars or restaurants in just five minutes. The area has some bike infrastructure, so you can bike to various places. There are two bus lines that pass through North Euclid that can take you to a variety of places to go shopping in Anaheim.
The Anaheim Resort area is near the famous parks in Anaheim, and more than 3,200 people call this neighborhood home. It boasts a walk score of 61, a bike score of 60 and a transit score of 48. On average, you're never more than five minutes away from at least seven coffee shops, bars and restaurants. The public transit in this area can take you to various Anaheim attractions on the seven bus lines that go through the neighborhood, but you can easily walk to Disneyland right from your new home.
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The Colony's walk score of 62 puts it second on the list, the bike score of 61 has it coming in first and the transit score of 43 puts it in second place for all neighborhoods in Anaheim. This neighborhood has close to 140 coffee shops, restaurants and bars spread around the community, offering plenty for residents to do. Six bus lines run through The Colony, so it's easy to get to stores and attractions throughout the city. Anaheim real estate in The Colony, such as this 2800 sqft. home with new hardwood floors and a three-car detached garage.
West Anaheim is a very populous area that has a walk score of 55, a bike score of 54 and a transit score of 35. This area offers just over 400 bars, restaurants and coffee shops, and several bike paths in the area make this a bike-friendly area. There are nine bus lines that service this neighborhood, so you won't need to dust off the car if you need to go out of the neighborhood to shop, go to the theater or visit one of the many spas in Anaheim. In addition to the public transit service, you can also use the ride share service that's available in the West Anaheim neighborhood. Anaheim West of Harbor real estate features a good mix of condominiums and single-family homes. Parking is a point of negotiation for some people who want to purchase condominiums, which can result in you getting a good deal if you don't plan on owning a vehicle and don't need a space.
The North Central Industrial neighborhood has a walk score of 53, a bike score of 54 and a transit score of 39. One challenge that some residents in this area might face is that the neighborhood is cut into two by the Riverside Freeway. Crossing the freeway on foot is against the law and very unsafe. There are some underpass areas that pedestrians can use to get under the freeway, but it is often more convenient and safer to use one of the four bus lines that run through the area. Both the north and south sections of the neighborhood have grocery stores and other amenities that make each section of the neighborhood self-sufficient.
Once you decide on where to live in Anaheim, contact a Movoto real estate agent to help you find the dream California home that meets your requirements. Then you can focus on getting ready to start the process of moving into your new home with easy access to the goods and services you need.
