How Walkable is Your Home?

What is Walk Score?

Walk Score shows you a map of what's nearby and calculates a Walk Score for any property. Buying a house in a walkable neighborhood is good for your health and good for the environment. The walk score of the Space Needle, for example is 89. Bill Gates’ house walk score is 6. Our house is 65. The higher the score, the more walkable the location. How does the site calculate walkability?

How It Works

Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Your Walk Score is a number between 0 and 100. The walkability of an address depends on how far you are comfortable walking—after all, everything is within walking distance if you have the time. 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 - 90 = Very Walkable: It's possible to get by without owning a car.

· 50 - 70 = Some Walkable Locations: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car.

· 25 - 50 = Not Walkable: Only a few destinations are within easy walking range. For most errands, driving or public transportation is a must.

· 0 - 25 = Driving Only: Virtually no neighborhood destinations within walking range. You can walk from your house to your car!

WalkScore.com

Lynette Hensley
Associate Broker