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 majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.
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 | Bay Center | Washington | National |
Average one way commute | 0min | 27min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 43.2% | 72.3% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 0.0% | 10.2% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 35.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 0.0% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 21.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |