Butte 59 Below average
Butte Livability #56 ranked city in Alaska#19,326 ranked city in the USARanks better than 34% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Butte

PROS
  • 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.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

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.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Butte?

Butte is a small-sized city located in the state of Alaska. The city has a population of 3,888 people. With a population density of 115 people per square mile, Butte is well below the nation's average density level. The majority of Butte residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Asian and American Indian and Alaskan. When traveling to work, spending unnecessary time in your vehicle is not ideal and downright frustrating. Across all of America, the average one way commute time is 26 minutes, unfortunately, living in Butte offers up a higher than average one way commute time of 34 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Butte could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Alaska if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Finding the best places to live in Butte and nearby areas is a much easier task when you can rely on information and data from the livability score, which includes amenities, crime, cost of living, commute and other important metrics.

Butte, AK receives 57 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #60 in Alaska and #20,213 in the USA. This is a lower than the US average livability score as Butte does not rank well for most categories. Based on the scores for each individual category, Butte has been rewarded with high marks for employment (A) and housing (A+). Unfortunately for Butte, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F), cost of living (F) and education (F).

Real estate represents the most substantial investment for homebuyers, constituting their most valuable asset. Renters, on the other hand, typically see their monthly rent as their most significant expense. The Butte market earns a high score in the housing category, surpassing the national average in factors like home and rental affordability and appreciation rates. This robust real estate market not only benefits individual homeowners and renters but also spurs vigorous local economic activity and job growth, solidifying its significance in driving the region's prosperity and financial well-being.

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 Butte is actually affordable. The median home price for Butte homes is $270,000, which is 5% higher than the Alaska average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Butte, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.2, which is 8.6% lower than the Alaska average.

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      Butte transportation information

      Statistic Butte Alaska National
      Average one way commute34min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.9%68.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.4%12.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.2%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.6%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.0%7.9%2.8%
      Working from home7.6%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Butte, AK data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).