Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.
This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.
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.
Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.
Statistic | Sylvania | Alabama | National |
Average one way commute | 23min | 25min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 91.3% | 85.7% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 7.6% | 8.8% | 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 | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 0.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% |