Damascus 65 Good
Damascus Livability #327 ranked city in Virginia#12,221 ranked city in the USARanks better than 58% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Damascus

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

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      Damascus transportation information

      Statistic Damascus Virginia National
      Average one way commute21min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.3%77.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.3%9.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%4.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.1%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.8%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home4.6%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Damascus, VA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).