Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

Houston, TX has a Walk Score rating of 47. Houston is a sprawling city covering roughly 600 square miles with 2,112,810 residents. It is largely a car-dependent city, but not all neighborhoods in Houston require an automobile. Seven miles of tunnels and skywalks connect buildings in Downtown, offering pedestrians protection from extreme weather. Midtown, Neartown-Montrose and the Museum District are all very walkable.

Neartown-Montrose

86 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Neartown-Montrose community in Houston has a Walk Score of 86. This community has an urban vibe, with several restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and parks within walking distance.

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Midtown

86 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 86, the Midtown neighborhood in Houston is the most walkable area in the city. The streets are on a square grid in this urban community, making it easy to find your way around.

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Greenway-Upper Kirby

76 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 76, most errands can be done on foot in the Greenway-Upper Kirby district of Houston. This area is mostly commercial, including several businesses, restaurants, and coffee shops.

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The Museum District

74 / 100

Very Walkable

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Houston’s Museum District has a Walk Score of 74. Walkers can visit quite a few cultural venues on foot, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, and more.

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Fourth Ward

74 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Fourth Ward district in Houston has a Walk Score of 74, making this historic community very walkable to quite a few restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and other businesses.

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Greater Heights

73 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 73, residents of Greater Heights can get to quite a few places on foot. Go for a stroll through the historic residential area or take the kids to the castle-themed playground at Donovan Park.

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Downtown Houston

72 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Downtown area of Houston has a Walk Score of 72 and is very convenient to walk to a variety of places in this district, including the Houston Aquarium, the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, and numerous restaurants.

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University Place

72 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 72, the University Place district in Houston is easy to get around on foot. Students, professors, and other faculty members can walk to Rice University from almost anywhere in the neighborhood.

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Greater Third Ward

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The Greater Third Ward district in Houston has a Walk Score of 64, making it convenient to walk to most places. This part of the city is undergoing a revitalization, making the walking experience an adventure of discovering new places.

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Gulfton

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The Gulfton district in Houston has a Walk Score of 63, earning a spot in the top ten most walkable areas of the city. People in the area can enjoy a great proximity to bars, restaurants, parks, and coffee shops all on foot.

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