Is Capitol Hill Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Capitol Hill
Population: 15K
Score Range
30-81 (best: 85)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Capitol Hill walkable? Capitol Hill Walkability Overview
Is Capitol Hill walkable? It depends on where you live. Some neighborhoods are very walkable, but about half of the city really needs a car. About a third scores well for walking.
Some neighborhoods are great for walking - check the map to find them.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (85), Education (71)
Weakest categories
Restaurants & Cafes (40), Shopping (21)
Scores range from 28 to 85 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Capitol Hill
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaColumbia Heights | 85 |
Capitol Hill | 81 |
Edgewood | 66 |
Ward 2 | 64 |
Fort Lincoln | 47 |
Knox Hill/Buena Vista | 41 |
Southern-Western Capitol Hill | 33 |
Ward 7 | 30 |
Ward 8 | 28 |
Want to check a specific address in Capitol Hill?
Use the interactive map above or search any address to see its convenience score.