Is Upper West Side Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Upper West Side
Population: 227K
Score Range
45-88 (best: 90)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Upper West Side walkable? Upper West Side Walkability Overview
Is Upper West Side walkable? Yes, most of the city is walkable, and many areas work well for car-free living. Over half the city scores well for walking.
Many neighborhoods work well for car-free living.
Strongest categories
Education (85), Healthcare (83), Parks & Recreation (78)
Scores range from 30 to 90 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Upper West Side
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaFive Points | 89 |
Manhattan Community Board 7 | 88 |
Chelsea District | 88 |
Manhattan | 87 |
Union City | 81 |
Hoboken | 72 |
Jersey City | 71(40-85) |
North Bergen | 59 |
Manhattan Community Board 4 | 49 |
Secaucus | 30 |
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