Hampden-Sydney 70 Good
Hampden-Sydney Livability #217 ranked city in Virginia#7,027 ranked city in the USARanks better than 76% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Hampden-Sydney

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • 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.

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.

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      Hampden-Sydney transportation information

      Statistic Hampden-Sydney Virginia National
      Average one way commute9min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work44.9%77.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool1.0%9.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%4.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle2.4%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk45.4%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home3.5%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Hampden-Sydney, VA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).