West River is the 6th most walkable neighborhood in New Haven with 3,944 residents.
West River has good public transportation and is very bikeable.
Nearby neighborhoods: Edgewood, Dwight, Dixwell, Beaver Hills, Newhallville, Westville and West Rock.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot in West River New Haven.
West River is the 6th most walkable neighborhood in New Haven with a Walk Score of 71.
Find apartments in New Haven's most walkable neighborhoods: Dwight, Fair Haven and Dixwell.
Compare West River to other New Haven neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Edgewood | 76 | 46 | 82 |
| 5 | East Rock | 74 | 47 | 87 |
| 6 | West River | 71 | 50 | 75 |
| 7 | Beaver Hills | 66 | 46 | 68 |
| 8 | Newhallville | 64 | 42 | 83 |
There are about 28 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in West River.
People in West River can walk to an average of 1 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Biking is convenient for most trips.
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