Chinle 62 Average
Chinle Livability #114 ranked city in Arizona#15,536 ranked city in the USARanks better than 46% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Chinle

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.

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.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    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.

  • 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 Chinle?

Chinle, Arizona is a small city with a population of 4,291 people. The median age of all Chinle residents is 23, which is well below the national average. This is a good indication that this city could be ideal for a younger demographic. Chinle is not known to have a high population (over 15 years old) of married people. At only 38% married, this city falls well below the national average. Not a fan of sitting in traffic during your commute to work? Chinle offers shorter work commutes, with an average one-way commute time taking only 16 minutes, far lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Chinle could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Arizona 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. With useful information like amenities, health & safety, employment, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Chinle and in the areas around Chinle is a much easier task.

Chinle, AZ receives 60 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #132 in Arizona and #16,932 in the USA. This is not a favorable rating; as this score ranks among some of the lowest in America. Living in Chinle may not be a pleasant experience. If we check out each of the categories on their own, we see that Chinle ranks well for cost of living (A+). On a more negative note, Chinle does not have favorable ranks for the following: amenities (F), crime (F), education (F) and employment (F). If we take a look at the data, we can find out why.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Chinle. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Chinle are affordable. The median home price for Chinle homes is $31,600, which is 82.1% lower than the Arizona average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Chinle, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 1, which is 71.4% lower than the Arizona average.

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      Chinle transportation information

      Statistic Chinle Arizona National
      Average one way commute16min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.3%76.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.9%10.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit4.5%2.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk13.9%2.0%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%5.7%4.6%
      Source: The Chinle, AZ data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).