According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.
Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.
This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.
This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.
The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.
Statistic | Samoa | California | National |
Average one way commute | 26min | 28min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 45.1% | 73.5% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 5.9% | 10.6% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 18.6% | 5.2% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 9.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 12.7% | 5.4% | 4.6% |