Walkability often gets attention when people talk about quality of life, but bikeability is becoming an important part of the conversation as well.
According to a June 3, 2026 report by Statista, citing rankings from PeopleForBikes, Brooklyn, New York, is now the most bicycle-friendly large city in the United States.
Key findings:
-Brooklyn ranked #1 among large U.S. cities with a score of 73
-Minneapolis ranked #2 with a score of 72
-Seattle scored 66
-San Francisco and Queens, New York, each scored 63
-The rankings evaluate bike networks, including protected bike lanes, off-street paths, safe crossings, and shared streets
-Several smaller cities scored even higher, including Provincetown, -Massachusetts (96), Crested Butte, Colorado (87), and Jackson, Wyoming (80)
-Boca Raton ranked 2,457 out of 3,019 cities.
The rankings show that thoughtful infrastructure can support cycling, even in cities with challenging terrain or colder climates.
What This Means for Us in Southeast Florida
Quality of life is about more than the home itself. It's also about how people experience their community.
As more buyers prioritize outdoor activities, connectivity, and healthy lifestyles, features like bike paths, trails, parks, and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods can add to a community's appeal. These lifestyle amenities often play a role in where people choose to live.
If you're thinking about buying, selling, or exploring different communities in Southeast Florida, I'm here to help.
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