Is Cambridge Walkable?

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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Cambridge

Population: 130K

Score Range

8-55 (best: 68)

10th-90th percentile

Based on 11 sample points9% score 60+0% score 80+

Groceries

35

Restaurants & Cafes

16

Public Transit

13

Healthcare

63

Education

25

Parks & Recreation

31

Shopping

17

Entertainment

19

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Is Cambridge walkable? Cambridge Walkability Overview

Is Cambridge walkable? A car is essential here. Only a few pockets offer convenient walking access to amenities. Very few areas scores well for walking.

Weakest categories

Restaurants & Cafes (16), Public Transit (13)

Scores range from 2 to 68 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.

Walkability by Neighborhood in Cambridge

Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.

NeighborhoodScore
Top areaNorthern Cambridge
38(20-55)
Northern-Western Cambridge
36
Northern-Eastern Cambridge
32(8-68)
Southern-Eastern Cambridge
30
Southern-Western Cambridge
29
Eastern Cambridge
10
Western Cambridge
2
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