Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Detroit, MI

Situated on the Detroit River and along the U.S.-Canada border, Detroit, MI has a Walk Score rating of 51. Birthplace of the Ford Motor Company, Detroit and known as "Motor City" it's no surprise that a car is necessity for residents of much of the city. However, not all neighborhoods require an automobile; the most walkable neighborhoods in Detroit are University and Downtown.

Woodbridge

87 / 100

Very Walkable

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Woodbridge in Detroit has a Walk Score of 87. This is the most walkable section in the city which allows you to run most of your errands on foot in this community.

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Downtown Detroit

73 / 100

Very Walkable

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The second most walkable section in Detroit is the Downtown area, with a Walk Score of 73. You can walk to restaurants, shops, food trucks and bars from most businesses and residential neighborhoods.

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Middle Woodward

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 69, Central Detroit is the third most walkable area of the city. This community has mostly high-rise apartments and some single-family homes. You can walk to a few restaurants from almost every residential area.

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Vernor

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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Vernor has a Walk Score of 68 and is the fourth most walkable section of the city. This is a diverse community that is somewhat walkable, and many errands can be made on foot.

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Gold Coast

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The Gold Coast community in Detroit is somewhat walkable with a Walk Score of 63. This small neighborhood has an urban vibe and is nearby parks and a few businesses.

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Chadsey-Condominiums

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The Chadsey-Condominiums area in Detroit has a Walk Score of 59, making it the sixth most walkable part of the city. There are dozens of restaurants and bars in the community, and you can get to some of them on foot.

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Joseph Barry Historic District

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The Joseph Barry Historic District in Detroit has a Walk Score of 58 and is the seventh most walkable area in the city. This is an eclectic community with a variety of house styles. You can run some errands on foot in this neighborhood.

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Rosa Parks

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The Rosa Parks neighborhood in Detroit has a Walk Score of 52, making it the eighth most walkable neighborhood in the city. You can walk to some restaurants, bars and the Motown Museum.

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Bagley

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The ninth most walkable neighborhood in Detroit is Bagley, with a Walk Score of 50. You can walk through diverse neighborhoods with families living in historical houses to a few of the restaurants in the area.

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Harmony Village

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

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With a Walk Score of 46, the Harmony Village community is one of the top 10 most walkable areas of Detroit. There are quite a few restaurants, coffee shops, and bars in the neighborhood, and you can get to some of them on foot.

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