Greater Uptown is the 12th most walkable neighborhood in Houston with 48,906 residents.
Greater Uptown has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.
Nearby neighborhoods: Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area, Gulfton, Woodlake / Briarmeadow, Spring Branch East, Greenway / Upper Kirby Area, Lazy Brook / Timbergrove and Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park.
Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Greater Uptown.
Greater Uptown is the 12th most walkable neighborhood in Houston with a Walk Score of 64.
The best Houston neighborhoods for walkability are Neartown - Montrose, Greenway / Upper Kirby Area and Midtown.
Compare Greater Uptown to other Houston neighborhoods.
Rank # |
Name |
Walk Score |
Transit Score |
Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park | 68 | 50 | 63 |
| 11 | Greater Heights | 66 | 44 | 64 |
| 12 | Greater Uptown | 64 | 43 | 54 |
| 13 | Westchase | 64 | 44 | 55 |
| 14 | Gulfton | 62 | 49 | 58 |
There are about 283 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Greater Uptown. People in Greater Uptown can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
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A few nearby public transportation options.
Greater Uptown has some public transportation and about 13 bus lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Greater Uptown on public transit.
Greater Uptown has about 1 car shares from RelayRides.
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Some bike infrastructure.
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The Winrock Apartment Homes
Woodway Square
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