Most walking commuters, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of workers who walk to work (2024 ACS). Air Force Academy, Colorado leads at 77.9%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest walked to work?
Air Force Academy, Colorado ranks #1 with 77.9% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by walked to work?
Air Force Academy, Colorado, Pensacola Station, Florida, Notre Dame, Indiana, Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey, California Polytechnic State University, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is walked to work measured?
Share of workers who walked to work as their primary commute mode. Source: ACS B08301. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).