People who live in walkable communities are more socially engaged and trusting than those who live in less walkable areas, says a new study from the University of New Hampshire.
The study supports other research that has linked a neighborhood's walkability to its residents' quality of life, notably improved physical and mental health.
If the residents of these walkable neighborhoods are homeowners, they benefit in yet another way, notes the Sierra Club's Green Life blog. It cites a 2009 study by CEOs for Cities that founds homes with an above-average Walk Score sold for up to $34,000 more than their sidewalk-less counterparts.
Homebuyers who search properties on our website can quickly get WalkScore ratings for every house on the market in Denver by clicking on the WalkScore tab on every Listing Detail page.
Read more about the study on USA Today.
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