What Is a Walkability Score and Why Does It Matter in NH Real Estate?

🏡 What Is a Walkability Score and Why Does It Matter in NH Real Estate?

In New Hampshire — especially in towns like Plymouth, Ashland, and Bristol — walkability is becoming increasingly important to buyers who want convenient access to downtown, shops, dining, and schools.

A walkability score helps buyers understand how easy it is to get around without a car.

Here’s how it works in NH.

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What Is a Walkability Score?

A walkability score measures how accessible daily amenities are from a property on foot.

Scores typically range from:

0–24: Car-dependent

25–49: Mostly car-dependent

50–69: Somewhat walkable

70–89: Very walkable

90–100: Walker’s paradise

Walkability is usually higher near downtowns like Plymouth’s Main Street and lower in rural areas like Wentworth or Rumney.

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Why Walkability Matters to NH Buyers

Buyers value walkability because it can mean:

✔ Shorter commutes

✔ Access to restaurants, schools, parks, and shops

✔ More active lifestyle

✔ Lower transportation costs

✔ Stronger sense of community

Young professionals and retirees especially seek walkable neighborhoods.

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How Walkability Affects Home Values in NH

Homes with higher walkability scores often have:

✔ Higher resale value

✔ Faster selling times

✔ More buyer demand

✔ Better rental potential

In college towns like Plymouth, walkability can significantly increase desirability for both homeowners and investors.

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Walkability in Rural Parts of NH

Many Central NH towns — like Thornton, Rumney, Campton, and Wentworth — have low walkability because of rural layouts.

In these cases, buyers focus more on:

✔ Privacy

✔ Land

✔ Mountain views

✔ River access

✔ Proximity to outdoor recreation (skiing, hiking, snowmobiling)

Walkability is just one factor among many.

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Q&A

Q: Does a high walkability score mean less driving?

A: Yes — higher scores mean more daily tasks can be done on foot.

Q: Can walkability be improved over time?

A: Yes. New sidewalks, downtown redevelopment, or new businesses can raise a town’s score.

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Jim Johnson — Real Estate Agent

58 NH Route 25A

Wentworth, NH 03282

P: (857) 249-7392

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Licensed New Hampshire REALTOR® with Three Hills Real Estate Services

Broker Email: info@ThreeHillsRES.com

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