Greater Uptown is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in Houston with 51,484 residents.
Greater Uptown has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.
Nearby neighborhoods: Gulfton, Greenway-Upper Kirby, Spring Branch East, Lazy Brook-Timbergrove, Washington Avenue-Memorial Park, Spring Branch Central and Langwood.
Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Greater Uptown Houston.
Greater Uptown is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in Houston with a Walk Score of 61.
Find apartments in Houston's most walkable neighborhoods: Neartown-Montrose, Midtown and Greenway-Upper Kirby.
Compare Greater Uptown to other Houston neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Gulfton | 63 | 49 | 52 |
| 14 | Sharpstown | 61 | 46 | 53 |
| 15 | Greater Uptown | 61 | 45 | 49 |
| 16 | Pecan Park | 59 | 34 | 47 |
| 17 | Texas Medical Center | 59 | 64 | 81 |
There are about 350 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.
Minimal bike infrastructure.
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