According to Walk Score, Seattle is rapidly becoming a world-class walkable city. Whether it be access to public transit, commute times or the proximity to the people and places you love, Walk Score believes that more walkable neighborhoods are the key to a happier, healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
Walk Score measures not only the walkability of any address or neighborhood but also the bike-ability and transit-friendliness as well. Points are awarded based on the distance to local amenities. Maximum points are given to amenities within a 5-minute walk (.25 miles) and no points given after a 30 minute walk.
Seattle is currently ranked as the 8th most walkable large city in the United States. As a whole, the city has a 73 Walk Score, 63 Bike Score, and 57 Transit Score. The scores can be further broken down by neighborhood as well. Which neighborhood best suits your transportation needs? Find out below.
Most Walkable
- Downtown 99
- Pioneer Square 98
- First Hill 97
- Belltown 97
- Chinatown – International District 97
Least Walkable
- Rainier View 23
- Matthew’s Beach 38
- Arbor Heights (West Seattle) 39
Most Transit Friendly
- Downtown 100
- Chinatown – International District 100
- Pioneer Square 100
Least Transit Friendly
- Briarcliff (Magnolia) 33
- Alki 34
- Madison Park 35
Most Bikeable
- University District 85
- Green Lake 84
Least Bikeable
- Rainier View 20
- Arbor Heights 26