Is Washington Heights Walkable?
Explore Washington Heights
Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Washington Heights
Population: 153K
Score Range
35-90 (best: 93)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
Click the map to explore specific locations
Is Washington Heights walkable? Washington Heights Walkability Overview
Is Washington Heights 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
Healthcare (91), Education (83), Parks & Recreation (76)
Weakest categories
Restaurants & Cafes (45), Shopping (45)
Scores range from 18 to 93 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Washington Heights
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaManhattan Community Board 10 | 93 |
Fort George | 91 |
Southern Washington Heights | 89 |
Manhattan Community Board 12 | 83 |
Eastern Washington Heights | 82 |
Southern-Eastern Washington Heights | 78(67-89) |
Northern-Eastern Washington Heights | 63 |
Englewood | 60 |
Manhattan Community Board 9 | 56 |
Fort Lee | 43 |
+2 more neighborhoods not shown
Want to check a specific address in Washington Heights?
Use the interactive map above or search any address to see its convenience score.