Gold Bar 73 Excellent
Gold Bar Livability #187 ranked city in Washington#4,913 ranked city in the USARanks better than 83% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Gold Bar

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.

  • 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.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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      Gold Bar transportation information

      Statistic Gold Bar Washington National
      Average one way commute46min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.4%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.3%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.0%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.5%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home9.2%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The Gold Bar, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).