Moving to San Francisco and don’t want to get a car? You’re not alone, so it’s a good thing San Francisco is considered one of the most walkable cities in the United States. In fact, Walk Score named it the second-most walkable city in the country, losing the top spot only to New York City.

But that doesn’t mean all neighborhoods are created equal when it comes to walkability. Neighborhoods.com took a closer look and determined the most walkable neighborhoods in San Francisco. 

Chinatown

 

This oft-overlooked neighborhood for newcomers is, in fact, the most walkable one in San Francisco. Walk Score gives it a near-perfect score of 99 out of 100. This neighborhood also holds the title of being the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest one outside of Asia. 

The neighborhood’s lengthy history has given it plenty of authentic restaurants and unique shops, so your feet will definitely have places to go. Check out the cultural landmark Tin How Temple, the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum, and the Great Eastern dim sum restaurant (President Obama even ate here when he was visiting San Francisco).

You won’t find too many places available on the market here at any given time, but when you do, make sure you act fast. Median sale price is just under $1,000,000. 

Presidio

 

Those who want to walk amongst the greenery, even in the city, should head to Presidio. The neighborhood offers plenty of wooded areas, walking trails, and beaches for the nature-minded people of San Francisco. 

Presidio is also home to the beloved Baker Beach, where tourists and locals come to snap photos of the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also walk over to the Bay Area Ridge Trail for a hike or to Crissy Field for a scenic stroll. Don’t forget to add Presidio of San Francisco, the neighborhood’s national park, to your list of spots to spend time as well.

Prices for places here run the gamut, from $500,000 for a studio unit to upwards of $4 million for large homes. 

Downtown San Francisco

 

It probably comes as no surprise that the heart of the city is also one of the most walkable neighborhoods. Earning a 98 out of 100 from Walk Score, this pedestrian-friendly neighborhood is home to dozens of restaurants — making it easy to venture out instead of another night of delivery. Residents also like heading over to Downtown San Francisco’s Fillmore Street for shopping at chic boutiques, a nice alternative to the luxe brands found at Union Square. 

It’s still possible to find places for under $1,000,000 here, believe it or not. Median sale price checks in around $835,000, though available places on the lower end tend to be small 1-BRs or studios.

Telegraph Hill

One of San Francisco’s seven original hills, Telegraph Hill is a very walkable neighborhood, with the caveat that most of your walking will be done up and down hills. But hey, hills are just one of the things that make the City by the Bay so unique.

The area is mostly residential, but there’s still plenty to do and see, from admiring city views at Coit Tower to trekking up the steps at Greenwich Street. Plus, with North Beach to the north and the waterfront Embarcadero to the east, plenty of other attractions are just a short walk away. 

While the median sale price here is $995,000, individual prices vary wildly from around $500,000 to around $4,000,000.

Tenderloin

 

With a Walk Score of 98, the Tenderloin is one of the most walkable areas in all of San Francisco. Folks who live in the neighborhood will pass dozens of restaurants (an average of 67, to be exact) by walking only five minutes. 

Home to Little Saigon, Tenderloin offers an especially wide selection of Vietnamese restaurants. You’ll also find many unique art galleries, vintage shops, and thrift stores nestled along the streets of this neighborhood.

Perhaps even more impressive is that the neighborhood has a perfect 100 score for transit, which means residents can reach other neighborhoods in the city and even Oakland in a mere half hour. 

The median home price comes in around $510,000, so if you’re looking for something “affordable,” at least in San Francisco terms, you might find it here.