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Living in Waban Newton

Waban is the 12th most walkable neighborhood in Newton with 5,751 residents.

Waban has some public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

Nearby neighborhoods: Newton Upper Falls, Auburndale, West Newton, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newtonville and Newton Center.

Nearby Apartments

45 Walk Score of Waban, Newton, MA

Waban is a Car-Dependent neighborhood

Most errands require a car.

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Most errands require a car in Waban Newton.

Waban is the 12th most walkable neighborhood in Newton with a Walk Score of 45.

Find apartments in Newton's most walkable neighborhoods: Nonantum, Newtonville and Newton Center.

Waban Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Waban to other Newton neighborhoods.

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Name

Walk Score

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Population

10 Chestnut Hill 52 54 46 9,145
11 Newton Lower Falls 45 42 47 1,244
12 Waban 45 46 38 5,751
13 Oak Hill 17 25 30 7,845

Eating & Drinking

There are about 5 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Waban.

People in Waban can walk to an average of 0.3 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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46 Transit Score of Waban, Newton, MA

Waban has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Waban Newton apartments for rent near public transit.

Public Transit Routes

Waban has some public transportation and about 1 light rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Waban on public transit.

38 Bike Score of Waban, Newton, MA

Waban is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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