Walkability is Even Easier with Walk Score!

There is a direct correlation between a city’s “walkability” and real estate values, according to a recent NBC headline. It’s becoming more important for environmentally-conscious millenials to have the ability to walk or bike to work, and the demand for these areas has driven up home prices.

Want to know what your town’s walkability is like? Check out Walk Score for a detailed report on your neighborhood!

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With a Walk Score of 74.1, Philadelphia ranks in the top five of major US cities, thanks to each resident’s convenient access to nearly all amenities. Center City East, Center City West, and University City ranked highest among Philadelphia neighborhoods, with scores of 97, 97, and 93, respectively.

With the belief that a walkable town is great for one’s health, the environment, and the economy, the folks at Walk Score® have worked hard to provide ratings for nearly every town and city in the United States. They provide public transit and bike rankings, too!

To check out the Walk Score® of your town (or a town where you’d like to buy a home!), check out www.walkscore.com