Cost Of Living
The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
Schools
High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.
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.
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.
| Statistic | Boys Ranch | Texas | National |
| Average one way commute | 9min | 26min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 23.1% | 80.3% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 0.0% | 10.6% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 3.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 66.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 6.2% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
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