Housing
High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Amenities
A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.
Schools
The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.
| Statistic | Houston | Alaska | National |
| Average one way commute | 51min | 19min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 77.4% | 68.1% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.1% | 12.5% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 0.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 12.2% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
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