Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Mojo's Trailside cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (2) F
Off The Beaten Path Ice Cream Shop
Sweets
Pizza Plus
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Food City
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Damascus Town Park
Park
Backbone Rock Recreation Area
Park
Shops (8) D-
RainbowFrog Boutique
Clothing
RainbowFrog Boutique
Clothing
Junkin' Shenanigans
Furniture
Discover Damascus
Gift Shop
Dollar General
Discount Store
Adventure Damascus Bicycles
Bicycle
Bicycle Junction
Bicycle
Stop N Save
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Damascus.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Damascus is 89/100 - which is 18% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime C+

Damascus crime rates are 6,522 per 100k, which is 238% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
6,522 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment F

The median income in Damascus is $25,833 - which is 61% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$25,833
F
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B-

Damascus home prices are $119,000 - which is 52% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$119,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
11%
A-
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B+

The Damascus graduation rate is 68% - which is 19% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
89%
A+
High School Grad. Rates
68%
F
Elementary Schools (1) F
Damascus Middle
Rhea Valley Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Holston High
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ratings C

Damascus has an overall rating of 64% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
F
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A Hiker's dream 4.5 rating By HikeditLikedit ( May 17, 2016) I drove nearly 3 hours just to spend the afternoon in Damascus. The town is famous for its love of the hiker community. There are several hiking trails and biking trails that converge in the town the most famous of these bringthree Appalachian Trail. Everyone in town waves when ...Read More they drive by. The town has an annual celebration called Trail Days where local artisans, equipment representatives, music groups, churches, shops, massage therapists, etc. welcome hikers, tourists, AT alum and the local community to join the festivities. I want there for trail days, but I enjoyed every minute of my visit. It's a beautiful town. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Damascus? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Damascus Town Park
      Backbone Rock Recreation Area

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Off The Beaten Path Ice Cream Shop
      Pizza Plus

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Damascus? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Damascus.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Damascus a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors