St Paul Condo Guide

In your search for the perfect loft or condo, you’ve assessed everything from the view to the school district to the association fees. But have you thought of finding the walkability of your location?

WalkScore.com provides a simple tool that will figure for you just how much you will have to rely on a car in your new location. The site utilizes an algorithm to churn proximity to grocery stores, coffee shops, walking paths, restaurants and the essentials of life and spit out a numerical value of just how walker friendly your address really is.

The process is as simple as plugging in your desired address at the site, finding its score and nearby amenities.

For instance: 245 6th St E, St Paul (River Park Lofts’ address) renders a walk score of 98 out of 100 for its close proximity to grocery stores, hot restaurants like the Bulldog, fitness centers like the YMCA and the greater downtown St Paul area.

240 Spring St, St Paul (Mississippi Flats), on the other hand, renders a score of 82 out of 100. While having river proximity, it is farther removed from many necessities and the excitement of urban life.

While the site self admittedly cannot account for walking conditions or a spread of variables in your daily walk, it can at least great estimate of your day to day reliance on cars in your new home.