Stanton 64 Good
Stanton Livability #416 ranked city in California#12,862 ranked city in the USARanks better than 56% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Stanton

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    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.

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What's it like Living in Stanton?

Located in the state of California, Stanton is a moderately-sized city with a population of 38,317 residents. With a population density of 12,357 people per square mile, Stanton is well above the nation's average density level. Individuals of White (45%) and Asian (27%) backgrounds make up a significant portion of the population of Stanton. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Stanton are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 40% of the population also speak Spanish. Long commute times to work can be incredibly frustrating, ranking just behind housework on the list of life's annoyances. If you opt to make Stanton your home, your one-way commute time will typically last around 29 minutes, a duration that aligns with the national average commute time of 26 minutes.

Are you trying to figure out if living in Stanton is the right fit for your lifestyle? To ensure a good experience before relocating to any new city in California, you will probably want to make sure that you check all of the most important boxes. Several key factors deserve attention. For one, safety is paramount, ensuring that your new area is low in crime is key. Proximity to workplaces or schools minimizes commute times and fosters convenience. Access to essential amenities like parks, grocery stores, food, fitness, shops and healthcare facilities enhances daily life. Efficient public transportation options provide mobility and connectivity. The sense of community creates a welcoming and supportive environment. Lastly, the overall atmosphere, encompassing the vibe, aesthetics, and lifestyle offerings, contributes to a fulfilling living experience. Considering these elements helps identify the ideal neighborhood for your needs and preferences. With useful information like cost of living, commute, health & safety, education, employment and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Stanton and in the areas around Stanton is a much easier task.

The livability score in Stanton is 65 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 64th percentile of all cities across America. For each of the livability categories, we see that Stanton ranks very well for employment (B-). Unfortunately for Stanton, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (D) and cost of living (F).

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Stanton is actually affordable. Median real estate prices in Stanton come in at $432,600, which is 5.7% higher than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Stanton, the home price to income ratio is 6.6, which is 3.1% higher than the California average.

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      Stanton transportation information

      Statistic Stanton California National
      Average one way commute29min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.0%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool13.5%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.7%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.6%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home3.8%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Stanton, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).