Is Columbia Heights Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Columbia Heights
Population: 38K
Score Range
37-81 (best: 81)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Columbia Heights walkable? Columbia Heights Walkability Overview
Is Columbia Heights 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 (88), Education (78)
Weakest categories
Public Transit (43), Shopping (30)
Scores range from 31 to 81 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Columbia Heights
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaColumbia Heights | 81 |
Ward 2 | 81 |
Capitol Hill | 77 |
Brookland | 71 |
Southern-Western Columbia Heights | 49 |
Brightwood | 49 |
Woodland-Normanstone | 41 |
Northern-Eastern Columbia Heights | 38 |
Chevy Chase | 31 |
Want to check a specific address in Columbia Heights?
Use the interactive map above or search any address to see its convenience score.