Gearhart 81 Exceptional
Gearhart Livability #49 ranked city in Oregon#1,175 ranked city in the USARanks better than 95% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Gearhart

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • 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.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

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

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

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      Gearhart transportation information

      Statistic Gearhart Oregon National
      Average one way commute15min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.7%71.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.5%10.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%4.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%2.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.4%3.9%2.8%
      Working from home16.4%6.4%4.6%
      Source: The Gearhart, OR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).