WalkScore.com - Find a Walkable Place to Live

WalkScore.com - Find a Walkable Place to Live. This website lets you input an address to determine what is close by or within "walking" distance.

From their website WalkScore.com:

"Walk Score helps people find walkable places to live. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Walk Score measures how easy it is to live a car-lite lifestyle—not how pretty the area is for walking."

From the website, an explanation on scoring:

"What does my score mean?

Your Walk Score is a number between 0 and 100. Here are general guidelines for interpreting your score:

90–100 = Walkers' Paradise: Most errands can be accomplished on foot and many people get by without owning a car.

70–89 = Very Walkable: It's possible to get by without owning a car.

50–69 = Somewhat Walkable: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car.

25–49 = Car-Dependent: Only a few destinations are within easy walking range. For most errands, driving or public transportation is a must.

0–24 = Car-Dependent (Driving Only): Virtually no neighborhood destinations within walking range. You can walk from your house to your car!"

Check it out. Put in your address and find your home's walkability score.

There's a lot of good information on this site, including the most walkable neighborhoods.

It's a fun site and it just might get you motivated to get outside and go for a walk.

Jim Starwalt

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