Walkability Ranking — Palo Alto
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Palo Alto compare on walkability. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How walkability is measured →
Top Walkability Neighborhoods — Ranked
Continuous sidewalk networks and pedestrian-priority areas make navigating the neighborhood on foot exceptionally easy. This level of accessibility and connectivity for pedestrians is notably higher than the Palo Alto average.
Pedestrian movement is exceptionally easy here due to continuous sidewalk networks and low-traffic residential grids. This area offers superior walkability compared to the rest of Palo Alto, featuring ample shade cover and well-marked crosswalks near commercial hubs.
Pedestrian-priority areas and complete sidewalk networks make most errands easy to complete on foot. This level of accessibility is notably higher than the Palo Alto average, according to iHuus data.
Full Palo Alto Walkability Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| University South | 10 | #1 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Community Center | 10 | #2 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Downtown North | 10 | #3 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Evergreen Park | 10 | #4 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Garland | 10 | #5 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Green Acres | 10 | #6 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Palo Alto Orchards | 10 | #7 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Professorville | 10 | #8 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Southgate | 10 | #9 | +1.1 ↑ |
| St. Claire Gardens | 10 | #10 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Midtown | 10 | #11 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Barron Park | 10 | #12 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Ventura | 9.7 | #13 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Palo Verde | 9.7 | #14 | +0.8 ↑ |
| South of Midtown | 9.7 | #15 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Triple El | 9.5 | #16 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Old Palo Alto | 9.5 | #17 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Monroe Park | 9.4 | #18 | +0.5 ↑ |
| College Terrace | 9.4 | #19 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | 9.3 | #20 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Charleston Meadow | 9.3 | #21 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Greater Miranda | 8.9 | #22 | — |
| Charleston Gardens | 8.8 | #23 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Fairmeadow | 8.8 | #24 | -0.1 ↓ |
| The Greenhouse | 8.8 | #25 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Crescent Park | 8.7 | #26 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Leland Manor | 8.5 | #27 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Jordan Jr. Hgh School | 8.5 | #28 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Greenmeadow | 8.3 | #29 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Duveneck - St. Francis | 8.3 | #30 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Esther Clark Park | 8.1 | #31 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Embarcadero Oaks | 8 | #32 | -0.9 ↓ |
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