Is Newton Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Newton
Population: 89K
Score Range
26-43 (best: 65)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Newton walkable? Newton Walkability Overview
Is Newton 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 (76)
Weakest categories
Restaurants & Cafes (8), Shopping (5)
Scores range from 7 to 65 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Newton
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaWaltham | 65 |
Watertown | 37 |
Newton | 31(7-41) |
Needham | 28 |
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