Douglas 69 Good
Douglas Livability #326 ranked city in Michigan#7,984 ranked city in the USARanks better than 72% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Douglas

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Douglas transportation information

      Statistic Douglas Michigan National
      Average one way commute17min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work72.6%82.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.4%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.3%1.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk8.8%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home12.2%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The Douglas, MI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).