Is Silver Spring Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Silver Spring
Population: 71K
Score Range
24-87 (best: 87)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Silver Spring walkable? Silver Spring Walkability Overview
Is Silver Spring walkable? Walking works in some central areas, but most of the city requires driving for daily errands. Some areas scores well for walking.
Some neighborhoods are great for walking - check the map to find them.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (87), Education (70)
Weakest categories
Shopping (28), Public Transit (25)
Scores range from 21 to 87 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Silver Spring
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaTakoma Park | 66 |
Western Silver Spring | 56(24-87) |
Northern-Eastern Silver Spring | 54(21-87) |
Brightwood Park | 51 |
Northern-Western Silver Spring | 42 |
Queens Chapel | 34 |
Chevy Chase | 31 |
Northern Silver Spring | 27 |
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