A Stroll Down Maryland: The Top 10 Walkable Cities

Overview: No Need for Speed- Or Gas!

• Redfin unveils its definitive list of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in Maryland.
• Areas ranked based on factors like proximity to amenities, safety, public transport quality, and resident feedback.
• Uncover whether living in these cities could give your car, and your wallet, a little break.

Grading Cities on the Pedestrian Score

• Redfin used their uber-special “Walk Score”, a proprietary algorithm that rates the walkability of places.
• Turns out, your sneakers might be more valuable than your wheels in these Maryland locales.

Who’s Top of the Walks?

• The reigning champion? Unsurprisingly, it’s the city known for its famous boardwalk—Ocean City. But its beaches are just an added bonus; its layout supports an active lifestyle too!
• Other high-scoring pedestrian paradises include historic Annapolis, bustling Baltimore, and the eco-friendly Havre de Grace.

Walking into a Brighter Future

• A shift to walkability could have widespread benefits: active lifestyles, stronger sense of community, happier pups, and fewer greenhouse gases—who knew?!
• Redfin’s pursuit of promoting walkable cities aligns with larger global trends towards combatting climate change and promoting healthier lifestyles.

Hot Take Time!

Okay, tie your laces and let’s take a walk on the witty side! First things first, hats off to Redfin, serving real estate tea and environmental consciousness in one go—talk about your two-for-one deals! With their “Walk Score,” they’re not just moving houses, they’re moving sustainability goals too.

As for our fair Maryland cities, who knew strapping up sneakers could hit so many targets? Fitness, fresh air, four-legged friend joy, and fending off climate change—not to mention, it’s a handy reason to escape the in-law visits when you need some peace and quiet. And let’s not forget the economic implications; fewer cars mean fewer fossil fuels and more money saved. I’m just saying, if we judged superheroes by their ability to solve multiple world problems at once, “Walkability Man” (or woman) might have Spiderman beat!

I didn’t think I’d ever utter these words, but it seems like moving home could be the latest climate-friendly trend. So if you’re looking to ditch the gas guzzler and fancy living in a pedestrian paradise, Redfin can escort you—no car needed!

Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/most-walkable-cities-in-maryland/