High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.
High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.
Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.
A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.
With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.
Statistic | Arcadia University | Pennsylvania | National |
Average one way commute | 11min | 26min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 25.0% | 76.5% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 4.7% | 8.5% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 22.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 34.9% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 6.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% |