Is Bethesda Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Bethesda
Population: 61K
Score Range
17-70 (best: 70)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Bethesda walkable? Bethesda Walkability Overview
Is Bethesda walkable? Walking works in some central areas, but most of the city requires driving for daily errands. Some areas scores well for walking.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (71)
Weakest categories
Shopping (21), Public Transit (11)
Scores range from 5 to 70 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Bethesda
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaVan Ness | 62 |
Northern-Eastern Bethesda | 49(28-70) |
Eastern Bethesda | 44(18-70) |
Spring Valley | 40 |
Northern-Western Bethesda | 34 |
Northern Bethesda | 25 |
Western Bethesda | 19 |
Southern-Western Bethesda | 5 |
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