Breaking Down the Virginian Strut:
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Virginia is strutting its stuff on the catwalk, also known as the sidewalk, with Redfin unveiling a list of its top 10 most walkable cities.
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Charlottesville bagged the numero uno spot with a Walk Score of 59.
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Alexandria stepped closely behind in second place with a saucy Walk Score of 61, daringly contradicting its runner-up title.
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Vibrant Richmond was ranked third with its charming sidewalks securing a Walk Score of 52.
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Get to know Northern Virginia’s walkability – Herndon, Falls Church, Vienna, and Leesburg were all on the list scoring in the mid to upper 40s.
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Last but not least, the Hampton Roads area—Portsmouth and Norfolk—featured on the list as well, sporting Walk Scores in the lower 40s.
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Walkability reflects the ease of living in an area without needing a vehicle to commute or run errands and is becoming a significant factor in choosing where to live.
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So before you pack your bags, ditch your car, and decide to live the pedestrian life in Virginia, make sure you check out this list; it might just save you a couple of blisters.
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After all, what’s better than a city where you can easily stroll to your favorite bookstore, coffee shop, or yoga class? Buh-bye, traffic jams!
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Rumor round the town is that millennials are particularly keen on walkability, and baby boomers are coming around to the idea. Size up your boots, seniors!
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Investors are also tapping into this trend, like an unending tap dance on Broadway; location is king, or more fittingly – queen, for property investments.
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Virginia might be for lovers, but she’s clearly also for walkers. And with this comprehensive list by Redfin, you might just find your sweet Virginia stroll in no time!
Get ready to bust out those walking shoes because Virginia is strutting right into the spotlight with quite the sidewalk sizzle! Walk scores appear to be the new black in the real estate game, giving ‘location, location, location’ a new spin. It’s less about the ‘where’ and more about the ‘how far away are the amenities?’ That’s right, people. Life without cars is no longer the exclusive province of New Yorkers. It’s heading south like geese in the winter. We’re looking at a fundamental shift, especially with the younger and more eco-conscious folk. They’re not just willing, they’re eager to trade the steering wheel for a comfortable pair of walking boots! And who can blame them? Driving in traffic can turn the most zen Buddhist into a frothing-at-the-mouth maniac. So, if you’re yearning for those cozy neighborhood vibes, with a side of cardio, consider this your call. Get acquainted with the happening walkways of Virginia and let your feet do the talking, because Virginia’s not just for lovers anymore; it’s on a mission to be a walker’s paradise. Walk on folks, walk on!
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/most-walkable-cities-in-virginia/
