Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC

The capital of North Carolina is often referred to as the "City of Oaks" owing to the oak lined streets in its historic neighborhoods. Raleigh has a Walk Score rating of 31 meaning it is largely a car-dependent city. It is possible for residents of neighborhoods like Oakwood and College Park to accomplish some errands on foot.

Oakwood

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 68, The most walkable district in Raleigh is Oakwood. You can run most errands on foot, and a few restaurants and local businesses are also within walking distance.

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College Park

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The College Park section of Raleigh is the second most walkable area in the city with a Walk Score of 60. This is a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a few restaurants and businesses that cater to the community.

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Briarcliff

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

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With a Walk Score of 43, the Briarcliff community in Raleigh is walking distance to just a few places of interest. Residents enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood that is well-maintained and in a convenient location.

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Stonehenge East

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Stonehenge East in Raleigh has a Walk Score of 42, so you need a car to get around to most places. There are some restaurants nearby, and depending on where you are in the area, you may be able to walk to them.

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North Hills

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

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With a Walk Score of 30, you will need a car for most errands in North Hills. There are dozens of restaurants in the area that you may be able to walk to from some sections of the neighborhood.

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King Charles

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

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The King Charles section of Raleigh has a Walk Score of 29, however, a car is required to run most errands in this neighborhood. Depending on where you are, you may be able to walk to one of the many parks or restaurants in the community.

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Brookhaven South

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

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The Brookhaven South community in Raleigh is the seventh most walkable section of the city, with a Walk Score of 27. Residents enjoy strolling through this quiet, dog-friendly neighborhood. You will need a car to run most errands.

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Sunset Hills

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

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The Sunset Hills neighborhood in Raleigh has a Walk Score of 26, putting it in the top 10 most walkable sections of the city. You will need a car to run most errands, however, this community is welcoming and dog-friendly.

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Bedford at Falls River

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

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With a Walk Score of 25, the Bedford at Falls River district in Raleigh requires a care for most errands. However, residents enjoy the nearby parks and green spaces in this family-friendly neighborhood.

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North Ridge

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

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The North Ridge section of Raleigh has a Walk Score of 22, making it the tenth most walkable part of the city. You need a car to run most errands, but there are parks and restaurants nearby that are within walking distance.

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