Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.
It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.
Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.
The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.
Expensive homes, poor home affordability and an unhealthy real estate market with lower than average home prices could all be reasons why this area received a low housing score.
Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.
Statistic | Meridian Station | Mississippi | National |
Average one way commute | 13min | 24min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 9.8% | 84.7% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 3.6% | 9.7% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 64.5% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 10.8% | 2.2% | 4.6% |