Global Human Settlement Layer: Global maps of built-up areas and population over 50 years. Walk Score: How walkable, bikeable and transit-friendly an address is.
| Global Human Settlement Layer | Walk Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | Property, Land & Risk Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | US, Canada and other countries |
| Updates | Periodically | Periodically |
| Data source | Satellite imagery and census data | Amenities and transit data |
| Made by | European Commission Joint Research Centre | Walk Score (Redfin) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Global Human Settlement Layer
- Built-up area through time
- Population grids
- Degree of urbanisation
- Free data downloads
What you can do with Walk Score
- Walk, transit and bike scores
- Heatmaps by city
- Nearby amenities
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.