Bagdad 67 Good
Bagdad Livability #540 ranked city in Florida#9,578 ranked city in the USARanks better than 67% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Bagdad

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    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.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Bagdad?

Located in the state of Florida, Bagdad is a small-sized city with a population of 3,642 inhabitants. If we look at the most recent Census, Bagdad is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Black and Asian. Long, unnecessary commutes can be both frustrating and inconvenient when heading to work. Nationwide, the average one-way commute time takes 26 minutes, but regrettably, residing in Bagdad entails a longer-than-average one-way commute time, averaging 35 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Bagdad could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Florida if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. The best areas in Bagdad and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from crime, cost of living, commute, health & safety, employment, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the Florida and national averages.

Using data and statistics Bagdad has received a livability score of 65/100. This score is ranked in the 63rd percentile when compared to all other cities. If we dig down a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Bagdad has higher than average rankings for the following: crime (B+), cost of living (A+) and housing (A+). Bagdad does not fare well for the following: amenities (F) and education (F). It might be a good idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Bagdad has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Assuming that Bagdad meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Bagdad. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Bagdad are simply unattainable. Median real estate prices in Bagdad come in at $149,300, which is 10.5% lower than the Florida average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Bagdad, the home price to income ratio is 2.4, which is 29.4% lower than the Florida average.

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      Bagdad transportation information

      Statistic Bagdad Florida National
      Average one way commute35min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.4%79.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.4%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%2.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.5%2.8%
      Working from home5.1%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Bagdad, FL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).