Powder House is the 8th most walkable neighborhood in Somerville with 9,301 residents.
Powder House has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.
Nearby neighborhoods: Magoun Square, Spring Hill, Davis Square, Winter Hill, Teele Square, Ward Two and Prospect Hill.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Powder House Somerville.
Powder House is the 8th most walkable neighborhood in Somerville with a Walk Score of 88.
Find apartments in Somerville's most walkable neighborhoods: Davis Square, Ward Two and Prospect Hill.
Compare Powder House to other Somerville neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | East Somerville | 90 | 68 | 89 |
| 7 | Winter Hill | 88 | 54 | 86 |
| 8 | Powder House | 88 | 66 | 94 |
| 9 | Magoun Square | 82 | 56 | 83 |
| 10 | Ten Hills | 82 | 53 | 81 |
There are about 94 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Powder House.
People in Powder House can walk to an average of 5 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
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