- Hoboken, NJ, ranks as the top eco-friendly city for car-free transit with 78.4% of residents commuting without cars. - The Northeast and California's Bay Area lead the rankings with significant investments in public transit infrastructure. - High median home prices in top-ranked cities reflect their accessibility and quality of life, with Hoboken at $785,000, Cambridge at $1,410,000, and Brookline at $2,550,000.
In a new ranking of America's Top Eco-Friendly Cities for Car-Free Transit, Hoboken, New Jersey secures the top spot, with a remarkable 78.4% of its residents commuting without cars. This data, released by Realtor.com and Local Logic, highlights cities where sustainable transportation options are widely viable.
The rankings, which combine U.S. Census data on car-free commuters with proprietary Location Scores from Local Logic, showcase the dominance of the Northeast and California's Bay Area in promoting eco-friendly transit. Alongside Hoboken, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Brookline, Massachusetts, round out the top three cities, demonstrating significant investments in walkability, bikeability, and public transit access.
The study emphasizes the correlation between high home values and strong transportation infrastructure. With median home prices at $785,000 for Hoboken, $1,410,000 for Cambridge, and $2,550,000 for Brookline, the report highlights the accessibility to jobs and the high quality of life facilitated by robust transit options.
As Vincent-Charles Hodder, CEO of Local Logic, notes, "Our Location Scores, which analyze billions of data points, reveal how trends shaping urban environments impact residents' lifestyle choices, ensuring people can live sustainably without the need for a car."
