Walk Score | Community Health

Walk Score is a revolutionary tool that assesses the walkability of any address in the United States, Canada, and Australia, providing a numerical score that reflects the ease of walking in a particular area. Founded by [[josh-herz|Josh Herzig-Marx]] and [[matt-lerman|Matt Lerner]] in 2007, Walk Score has become an essential resource for homebuyers, renters, and urban planners, offering insights into the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of neighborhoods. With its flagship product, Walk Score has been correlated with higher property values, lower mortgage default risk, and improved public health outcomes. As a subsidiary of [[redfin|Redfin]], Walk Score continues to innovate, providing tools like the Travel Time API for developers and maintaining a ranking of the most walkable cities in the United States, with cities like [[new-york-city|New York City]] and [[san-francisco|San Francisco]] consistently topping the list. By promoting walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly communities, Walk Score is helping to create more sustainable, equitable, and healthy cities for all, with partners like [[american-heart-association|American Heart Association]] and [[urban-land-institute|Urban Land Institute]]