Dixwell is the 4th most walkable neighborhood in New Haven with 6,776 residents.
Nearby neighborhoods: Dwight, Newhallville, Downtown, Prospect Hill, Beaver Hills, Edgewood and West River.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Dixwell.
Dixwell is the 4th most walkable neighborhood in New Haven with a Walk Score of 78.
The best New Haven neighborhoods for walkability are Downtown, Dwight and Wooster Square.
Compare Dixwell to other New Haven neighborhoods.
Rank # |
Name |
Walk Score |
Transit Score |
Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dwight | 90 | - | - |
| 3 | Wooster Square | 86 | - | - |
| 4 | Dixwell | 78 | - | - |
| 5 | Fair Haven | 77 | - | - |
| 6 | Mill River | 76 | - | - |
There are about 21 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Dixwell. People in Dixwell can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
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Dixwell has about 2 car shares from RelayRides and Zipcar.
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