Table 1 Factor pattern for neighbourhood walkability variables
Dimensions of neighbourhood walkability measured at the block group level | Grand mean (N = 550) | Mean for block groups in lowest factor score quartile (N = 138) | Mean for block groups in highest factor score quartile (N = 138) | Factor loadings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Proximity to Central Business District (miles) | 14.17 | 23.00 | 4.66 | 0.30 |
Population Density (residents/sq mile) | 5,639.51 | 3,702.62 | 7,472.63 | 0.17 |
Proportion Who Walk to Work | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
Proportion Who Bike to Work | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.21 |
Proportion Who Take Public Transit to Work | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.24 |
Median Age of Housing (yrs) | 29.08 | 12.79 | 46.12 | 0.26 |