Rockingham, Halifax, Nova Scotia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The majority of the housing stock of Rockingham consists of small apartment buildings and single detached homes, and the remaining houses are mainly townhouses. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 45% are renters. Roughly one third of homes in this part of the municipality were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Read more about Rockingham real estate
Transportation
Cars are an excellent transportation option in Rockingham. It is a rather short drive to the nearest highway from anywhere in this neighbourhood, and parking is quite easy. On the other hand, Rockingham is not particularly transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. It is impractical for pedestrians to move around in Rockingham since many daily needs are occasionally difficult to meet by walking.
Services
In Rockingham, parents and their children will generally be able to reach primary schools and daycares on foot. In contrast, there are no high schools in this area. Regarding food, a grocery store is usually reachable within a short walk from any location in Rockingham. Furthermore, a cafe is often just around the corner, and a small number of restaurants are available in this area as well.
Character
Rockingham is a fairly good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. This part of Halifax is quiet overall, as the streets tend to be reasonably calm - however some areas can be quite loud, especially close to the railway line. Finally, parks are easy to reach since there are a few of them nearby for residents to enjoy.
