Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA

Located at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers, Pittsburgh is known as the "City of Bridges" for the more than 400 bridges that crisscross the rivers and ravines around the city. With a Walk Score rating of 62, Pittsburgh is a somewhat walkable city. Students at Robert Morris University created a walking tour of Downtown or more adventurous hikers can check out any of the more than 700 outdoor stairways in the city. In addition to Downtown, the Central Oakland and Friendship neighborhoods are walker's paradises where it's easy to get by without a car.

Downtown Pittsburgh

94 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

The Downtown Pittsburgh area is the most walkable section of the city with a Walk Score of 94. This area is known for being a vibrant business district as well as the hockey rink, steakhouses, locally-owned restaurants, and walking trails.

See Downtown Pittsburgh homes for sale

Friendship

92 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

Friendship in Pittsburgh has a Walk Score of 92. Residents enjoy this community of old Victorian homes with an urban vibe, as well as the convenience of restaurants, parks, and services that they can get to on foot.

See Friendship homes for sale

Bloomfield

92 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

Bloomfield in Pittsburgh has a Walk Score of 92 making it the third most walkable neighborhood in the city. You can walk to quite a few restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, and bars without any trouble. Leave your car at home and enjoy visiting the local shops on foot.

See Bloomfield homes for sale

Central Oakland

92 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

The Central Oakland community in Pittsburgh has a Walk Score of 92, making it the fourth most walkable district in the city. You can run most errands on foot in this community, while checking out sites like the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Schenley Park or the trails around Panther Hollow Lake.

See Central Oakland homes for sale

Shadyside

91 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

With a Walk Score of 91, Shadyside in Pittsburgh is the fifth most walkable neighborhood in the city. As you stroll about the area, you’ll see a mix of homes, restaurants, specialty food stores, boutiques, home décor stores, and bars.

See Shadyside homes for sale

North Oakland

91 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

North Oakland in Pittsburgh has a Walk Score of 91 and is the sixth most walkable neighborhood of the city. Residents here enjoy an urban vibe and the ability to walk to a great assortment of parks, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars.

See North Oakland homes for sale

South Side Flats

90 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

The seventh most walkable part of Pittsburgh, Southside Flats, has a Walk Score of 90. You don't need a car to run most errands, and there are more than 100 restaurants in the area that are easily accessible by foot.

See South Side Flats homes for sale

Allegheny Center

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

Allegheny Center of Pittsburgh has a Walk Score of 86. Run your errands on foot or take a leisurely stroll through this quiet neighborhood that features a large collection of birds in an indoor zoo. You’ll also enjoy the Children’s Museum, the lake, and the farmers’ market when it’s in season.

See Allegheny Center homes for sale

Lower Lawrenceville

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

Lower Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh has a Walk Score of 86, making it the ninth most walkable neighborhood in the city. There are quite a few restaurants and bars within walking distance from almost anywhere in the district. You’ll find eateries that specialize in a variety of styles, including barbecue, Greek, Italian, and much more.

See Lower Lawrenceville homes for sale

Central Lawrenceville

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

About this neighborhood

With a Walk Score of 84, Central Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh is the tenth most walkable neighborhood in the city. Residents love being able to walk through the friendly neighborhood and stroll to restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and bars.

See Central Lawrenceville homes for sale

You might also like...

10 most bikeable neighborhoods in Pittsburgh

10 most transit-friendly neighborhoods in Pittsburgh

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Why Redfin?

Community Impact

Diversity & Inclusion

Find us

Become a Lender Partner

Subsidiaries

Rent.

ApartmentGuide

Bay Equity Home Loans

Title Forward

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated January 2023: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, TITLE FORWARD, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.