Ames Lake 57 Below average
Ames Lake Livability #503 ranked city in Washington#21,364 ranked city in the USARanks better than 27% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Ames Lake

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Ames Lake transportation information

      Statistic Ames Lake Washington National
      Average one way commute33min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.1%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.1%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.9%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home13.6%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The Ames Lake, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).