Downtown is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Sacramento with 6,570 residents.
Downtown has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.
Nearby neighborhoods: Southside Park, Alkali Flat, Richmond Grove, Mansion Flats, Boulevard Park, Midtown / Winn Park Capital Avenue and Newton Booth.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Downtown.
Downtown is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Sacramento with a Walk Score of 89.
The best Sacramento neighborhoods for walkability are Boulevard Park, Downtown and Mansion Flats.
Compare Downtown to other Sacramento neighborhoods.
Rank # |
Name |
Walk Score |
Transit Score |
Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulevard Park | 92 | 49 | 99 |
| 2 | Downtown | 89 | 63 | 99 |
| 3 | Mansion Flats | 88 | 59 | 99 |
| 4 | Marshall School | 87 | 42 | 100 |
There are about 164 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Downtown. People in Downtown can walk to an average of 18 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
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Many nearby public transportation options.
Downtown has good public transportation and about 31 bus and 3 light rail lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Downtown on public transit.
Downtown has about 2 car shares from Zipcar.
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Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
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