Is Dorchester Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Dorchester
Population: 17K
Score Range
32-75 (best: 76)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Dorchester walkable? Dorchester Walkability Overview
Is Dorchester 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.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (89), Entertainment (71), Education (70)
Weakest categories
Shopping (43), Public Transit (26)
Scores range from 25 to 76 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Dorchester
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaDorchester | 60(25-76) |
Charminster | 41 |
Stinsford | 33 |
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