Is New Haven Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in New Haven
Population: 130K
Score Range
25-64 (best: 83)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is New Haven walkable? New Haven Walkability Overview
Is New Haven walkable? A car is essential here. Only a few pockets offer convenient walking access to amenities. Very few areas scores well for walking.
A few pockets offer good walkability - use the map to locate them.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (72), Education (70)
Weakest categories
Shopping (18), Public Transit (16)
Scores range from 10 to 83 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in New Haven
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaNew Haven | 61(32-83) |
Prospect Hill Historic District | 59 |
Orange Street Historic District | 56 |
West Haven | 40 |
Edgewood Park Historic District | 40 |
Hamden | 29(10-41) |
Eastern New Haven | 28 |
Want to check a specific address in New Haven?
Use the interactive map above or search any address to see its convenience score.