Is Downtown DC Walkable?
Explore Downtown DC
Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Downtown DC
Population: 53K
Score Range
39-90 (best: 90)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Downtown DC walkable? Downtown DC Walkability Overview
Is Downtown DC walkable? It depends on where you live. Some neighborhoods are very walkable, but about half of the city really needs a car. Over half the city scores well for walking.
Some neighborhoods are great for walking - check the map to find them.
Strongest categories
Education (83), Healthcare (77), Parks & Recreation (72)
Weakest categories
Public Transit (43), Shopping (33)
Scores range from 15 to 90 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Downtown DC
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaPenn Quarter | 90 |
Southern-Western Downtown DC | 78 |
Stanton Park | 62 |
Woodley Park | 62 |
Park View | 62 |
Ward 2 | 54 |
Brookland | 51 |
Ward 8 | 42 |
Ward 6 | 15 |
Want to check a specific address in Downtown DC?
Use the interactive map above or search any address to see its convenience score.