Is Back Bay Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Back Bay
Population: 18K
Score Range
50-90 (best: 92)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Back Bay walkable? Back Bay Walkability Overview
Is Back Bay walkable? Yes, most neighborhoods have good access to daily amenities on foot. Over half the city scores well for walking.
Many neighborhoods work well for car-free living.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (88), Education (88), Parks & Recreation (80)
Weakest categories
Restaurants & Cafes (49), Shopping (46)
Scores range from 40 to 92 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Back Bay
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaSouth Boston | 92 |
Back Bay | 90 |
Brookline | 80 |
Somerville | 74 |
Cambridge | 68 |
Roxbury | 60 |
Dorchester | 54 |
Jamaica Plain | 51 |
Charlestown | 40 |
Want to check a specific address in Back Bay?
Use the interactive map above or search any address to see its convenience score.