Rosemont Less Walkable Than Carmichael, More Than Elk Grove

Don't expect to ditch your car for a pair of Keds anytime soon: Rosemont and most neighborhoods in the Sacramento region are only about average for walkability, according to Web analysts Walk Score.

On Walk Score's scale of 1 - 100, Rosemont ranks a 47, or just below average. That's worse than Carmichael's score of 54 but better than Elk Grove's 42.

By comparison, national leaders New York and San Francisco rank around 85.

"With rising gas prices, Americans are looking for alternatives to long commutes and driving around town to complete their errands," a press release quoted Walk Score CEO Josh Herst as saying. "The latest real estate trends show that homes and apartments in walkable areas are in higher demand and are worth more than their less-walkable counterparts."

The above map shows the walkability ranking of Sacramento-area neighborhoods that have Patch sites. Their ratings are:

Click here to see the full list of California towns and their walkability ratings.

Rosemont, weigh in below in the comments section. Can you walk anywhere useful in Rosemont? Are there any scenic walks in the area?