McKinleyville 51 Poor
McKinleyville Livability #1,061 ranked city in California#25,034 ranked city in the USARanks better than 14% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in McKinleyville

PROS
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    This area did not exhibit any pros. The threshold was not met in any of the categories.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Ratings

    Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.

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What's it like Living in McKinleyville?

McKinleyville, California is a mid-sized city with a population of 16,645 inhabitants. According to the most recent Census, 82% of McKinleyville residents are White, 4% Asian and 4% American Indian and Alaskan. If you are not a fan of long commutes, you will enjoy living in McKinleyville. With an average one way commute time of only 16 minutes, getting to and from work is a breeze compared to the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in McKinleyville could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to look. 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. The best areas in McKinleyville and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from amenities, crime, cost of living, education, housing, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the California and national averages.

The livability score in McKinleyville is 50 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 13th percentile of all cities across America. This score ranks well below the United States average. With such a low livability score, it might be worth investigating a little further. There is at least one category that does not have great scores in McKinleyville. The following was graded with a concerning score: amenities (F), crime (F), cost of living (F) and education (D-).

Assuming that McKinleyville meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in McKinleyville. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in McKinleyville are simply unattainable. Median real estate prices in McKinleyville come in at $303,600, which is 25.8% lower than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In McKinleyville, the home price to income ratio is 5.6, which is 12.5% lower than the California average.

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      McKinleyville transportation information

      Statistic McKinleyville California National
      Average one way commute16min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work80.3%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.8%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.3%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.5%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.1%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home4.9%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The McKinleyville, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).