Is Des Plaines Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Des Plaines
Population: 59K
Score Range
17-45 (best: 68)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Des Plaines walkable? Des Plaines Walkability Overview
Is Des Plaines walkable? A car is essential here. Only a few pockets offer convenient walking access to amenities. Very few areas scores well for walking.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (78)
Weakest categories
Public Transit (12), Shopping (9)
Scores range from 13 to 68 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Des Plaines
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaDes Plaines | 36(13-68) |
Mount Prospect | 36 |
Glenview | 25 |
Park Ridge | 18 |
Northfield | 17 |
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