This is a short post to tell you about a neat tool my friend Ken showed me this week. Walk Score is a website that shows you the "walkability" of a particular neighborhood. It runs off Google Maps and shows you visually where certain types of business are located, which would be a great asset for a relocating client or to help you write ad copy for your listings ("within walking distance to 18 restaurants and 4 parks!")
Regular readers know I love my neighborhood of Fremont in Seattle, Washington. My neighborhood has a score of 91 on the walkability meter, which is a big reason why I have only filled my gas tank 6 times this year. I can walk everywhere!
According to the site, this is how to interpret your score:
- 90 - 100 = Walkers' Paradise: Most errands can be accomplished on foot and many people get by without owning a car.
- 70 - 90 = Very Walkable: It's possible to get by without owning a car.
- 50 - 70 = Some Walkable Locations: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car.
- 25 - 50 = Not Walkable: Only a few destinations are within easy walking range. For most errands, driving or public transportation is a must.
- 0 - 25 = Driving Only: Virtually no neighborhood destinations within walking range. You can walk from your house to your car!
Check out this fun tool to see the Walk Score of your home or listed properties.
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