Being Walkable–What Does It All Mean?

Evening street cafe in Gorinchem. Netherlands

Is Walkability Important to You in Your Next Home Purchase?

Seattle ranks 6th most walkable among the nation’s 50 largest cities with a Walk Score of 74!

If being able to walk to most, if not all, destinations that meet your personal needs is important to you, then knowing a locale’s walk score may be a defining factor in determining where you will purchase your new home. Many of today’s buyers are looking for ways to eliminate excess and simplify their lives. Having the ability to walk/ride a bike to the most frequented places in your routine can minimize stress levels and add years to your life. Take a look at Seattle’s score—could being ‘walkable’ be right for you?