10 Reasons Why Walk Score is the Best Way for Finding Walkable Neighborhoods in the Sound Shore Area

Written By: Robert Cox

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (January 26, 2023) — Walk Score helps you find a walkable place to live. Walk Score is a number between 0 and 100 that measures the walkability of any address. Learn about their methodology here.

Top 10 Reasons to Use Walk Score:

  • It helps you find the most walkable neighborhoods. Want to ditch your car and rely on your feet instead? Walkscore can help you find the neighborhoods with the highest scores for walkability.
  • It takes into account more than just sidewalks. Walkscore considers not only the presence of sidewalks but also the proximity of amenities like grocery stores, restaurants, and parks.
  • It helps you save money on gas. Living in a walkable neighborhood can mean spending less money on gas and vehicle maintenance.
  • It’s good for the environment. Walking or biking instead of driving can help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
  • It’s good for your health. Regular exercise like walking can improve your physical and mental well-being.
  • It can increase your social connections. Walking or biking through your neighborhood can increase opportunities for social interaction and community building.
  • It makes it easy to explore your new neighborhood. Walkscore’s map feature allows you to explore the walkability of different neighborhoods before you move.
  • It’s available for cities all over the world. Walkscore is available for cities in the US, Canada, and Australia.
  • It’s free to use. No need to pay for any subscription or membership.
  • It’s easy to use. Simply type in an address, and Walkscore will give you a score and a map of nearby amenities.
  • So, whether you’re looking to move to a new neighborhood, or just want to explore the walkability of your current area, give Walkscore a try. Your feet (and wallet) will thank you.”

Sound Shore area Walk Score Data

  • New Rochelle has an average Walk Score of 64 with 77,062 residents.
  • New Rochelle has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.
  • The most walkable New Rochelle neighborhoods are Downtown, West End and Residence Park.

Read more about the Walk Score for New Rochelle here.

  • Mamaroneck has an average Walk Score of 66 with 18,929 residents.
  • Mamaroneck has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

Read more about the Walk Score for Mamaroneck here.

This location has a Walk Score of 91 out of 100. This location is a Walker’s Paradise so daily errands do not require a car.

Read more about the Walk Score for Larchmont here.

This location has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Read more about the Walk Score for Pelham here.

Read more about the Walk Score for Rye here.

Pelham Manor and Port Chester aee not in the Walk Score database.

EDITOR’S NOTE: portions of this article were written by IA’s ChatGPT, other portions are from Walkscore.com.