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What makes a city livable? People have differing views, but for many city-dwellers, proximity to restaurants, grocery stores, parks and jobs are some of the key perks of urban living, especially if those destinations are accessible without a car. According to recent Redfin research, the construction of parking spaces for residential properties is <\/span>starting to wane<\/span><\/a>, as is the number of families who own two cars. And as traffic concerns and <\/span>commute times rise<\/span><\/a> across the country, many people are opting out of car ownership entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Redfin compiled the latest Walk Score rankings to see which U.S. cities with populations greater than 300,000 have the highest composite Walk Score, Transit Score and Bike Score rankings. These are places where you could forgo having a car and still be able to get around town in a variety of ways, whether it be by foot, bike or public transit. And while not all cities are created equal, each of these 10 cities has infrastructure to support a car-free lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0<\/b>San Francisco<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Even though San Francisco takes second place in every category (walking, biking and transit) the overall score is the highest in the nation. This isn\u2019t a surprise to Redfin agents. \u201cIt\u2019s true that most people in San Francisco don\u2019t own cars. It\u2019s said that if you want to own a home that has parking, plan on adding about $300,000 to the cost of your home,\u201d said Redfin real estate agent Mia Simon. \u201cThe good news is that nearly every neighborhood in San Francisco is walkable and the BART and MUNI can basically get you anywhere you need to go. It\u2019s very common for prospective buyers to schedule a series of home tours and travel between tours on foot and via public transit to get a feel for what life would be like at their new home without a car.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0<\/b>New York<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

New York has the highest Walk Score and Transit Score rankings in the nation. Its Bike Score, on the other hand, falls to seventh place. \u201cEven with the bike-share programs accelerating across the city, many streets don\u2019t have special bike lanes and traffic is a deterrent for many people who might otherwise consider biking,\u201d said Redfin agent Jonathan Makolondra. \u201cThat said, New Yorkers are certainly accustomed to getting around the city and surrounding boroughs without a car. The MTA subway system is extensive and walking is a great way to take in the sights and sounds of the city.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/b>Boston<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

It turns out that Boston is a great city for every mode of transportation that doesn\u2019t involve a car. The city ranks third in the nation for Bike,Transit and Walk Score. \u201cIn general, Boston is just a really easy city to get around without a car,\u201d said Redfin agent Megan McShane. \u201cIn addition to being known as \u2018America\u2019s Walking City,\u2019 the T provides access to all the most popular neighborhoods via subway, bus, trolley and boat, and the commuter rail services the outlying suburbs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0<\/b>Washington D.C.<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

From Arlington to Silver Spring, the D.C. area has the fourth highest ranking\u00a0in the nation with a Transit Score of 70. \u201cThe METRO provides a lot of routes into the city from various suburbs and within the city there are also plentiful bus routes,\u201d said Redfin agent Dan Galloway. \u201cBiking is really on the rise too. Capital Bikeshare now has 400 stations across the city and more bike lanes and routes have been popping up,” while organizations such as Bike Arlington<\/a>\u00a0strive to further increase the popularity of biking in the area. “<\/span>The city also has plenty of walkable neighborhoods like Dupont Circle, Georgetown and Downtown\/Chinatown.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0<\/b>Philadelphia<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Philadelphia has the fourth highest Walk Score in the nation and it turns out that it\u2019s becoming more walkable as builders focus on creating <\/span>walkable new construction<\/span><\/a> throughout the city. \u201cRedfin agents have noticed that a lot of walkable homes are being built in neighborhoods like <\/span>Northern Liberties<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Fishtown<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Frankford<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>South Philly <\/span><\/a>and <\/span>Point Breeze<\/span><\/a>,\u201d said Redfin agent Tom Lewis. \u201cIn addition to great walkability, the city offers plenty of public transportation options as well. Philly is also known as one of the top cities in the nation for <\/span>bike commuters<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0<\/b>Chicago<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

\u201cEspecially if you live in neighborhoods close to the Loop, a car isn\u2019t necessary in Chicago. Lincoln Park, River North, the South Loop \u2013 they\u2019re all worlds unto their own, where you can walk to everything you need,\u201d said Redfin agent Jenn Kim. \u201cShould you want to get out of your neighborhood, the El is a great option, plus the city\u2019s invested a lot in its biking infrastructure. In the summer, the Divvy bike-share program is popular, and it\u2019s not uncommon to see large groups of people cycling home via Milwaukee Avenue during the evening commute.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0<\/b>Minneapolis<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

\u201cLast year Minneapolis was the <\/span>only U.S. city<\/span><\/a> on a worldwide list of bike-friendly cities. Mayor Betsy Hodges\u2019 administration has emphasized building more protected bikeways to traverse town, and there\u2019s always the old favorites like the Chain of Lakes trails and the Midtown greenway,\u201d said Redfin agent James Garry. \u201cAdd to that a growing light rail system, on-time buses and vibrant neighborhoods like Uptown and Dinkytown, where you can walk to everything you need, and it should be no surprise to see Minneapolis on this list.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0<\/b>Miami<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

\u201cEven though Miami ranks high for walkability with a Walk Score of 78, its Bike and Transit Scores leave a little more to be desired. With a Bike Score of 60, two wheels probably won\u2019t take the place of four wheels any time soon, but that said, there are neighborhoods like Downtown and Little Havana where cycling is a viable transportation option,\u201d said Redfin agent Cecilia Cordova. \u00a0\u201cIf you\u2019d prefer to get around town via public transit, there are several options including the Metrorail that runs from West to South Miami crossing through Downtown.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0<\/b>Seattle<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

\u201cThe expansion of the light rail up to Capitol Hill and the University District and the recently approved light rail extension plan indicate that Seattle\u2019s Transit Score could be improving within the next year or two, potentially making Seattle an even friendlier city for those who\u2019d like a car-free commute or lifestyle,\u201d said Redfin agent Kyle Moss. \u201cThe bus system also offers great options for commuters and travelers alike, and neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Belltown and Madison Park are really fun, lively places to walk around. For those who love to bike, Seattle also has some fantastic bike trails, many of them scenic like the Burke-Gilman.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0<\/b>Oakland<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

\u201cOakland doesn\u2019t fall short when it comes to public transportation,\u201d said Redfin agent Mia Simon. \u201cThe BART and A C Transit are both good options for navigating the city. In addition, the Trans-Bay express bus just makes a few stops and then heads directly to San Francisco. There\u2019s also a ferry from Jack London Square if you prefer traveling by water. Neighborhoods like \u00a0Rockridge and Uptown, Lake Merrit\/Grand are all super walkable. There are also 13 neighborhoods with a Bike Score above 90, making them a biker\u2019s paradise!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Interested in living in one of these cities? Fill out the form below to start the conversation with a Redfin agent!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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