Commerce 54 Below average
Commerce Livability #909 ranked city in California#23,796 ranked city in the USARanks better than 18% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Commerce

PROS
  • Commute

    High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.

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.

  • 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.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • 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.

  • 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 Commerce?

Located in the state of California, Commerce is a medium-sized city with a population of 12,738 residents. More than a quarter of the residents of Commerce identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino, and 75% of the population speak Spanish as their primary or secondary language. Single men and women might be happy to hear that in Commerce, only 48% of the population is married. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in Commerce, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 28 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Commerce could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to look. 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. With useful information like crime, commute, health & safety, employment and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Commerce and in the areas around Commerce is a much easier task.

With a livability score of 53 out of 100, Commerce is ranked #23,499 in the United States and #938 in California. This is a lower than the United States average livability score as Commerce does not rank well for most categories. There is at least one category that you should be aware of in Commerce. The following was graded with a discouraging score: amenities (F), crime (F), cost of living (F) and education (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 Commerce is actually affordable. Median real estate prices in Commerce come in at $429,800, which is 5% higher than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Commerce, the home price to income ratio is 7.9, which is 23.4% higher than the California average.

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      Commerce transportation information

      Statistic Commerce California National
      Average one way commute28min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work76.2%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.6%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.5%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.9%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home6.0%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Commerce, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).