Harding-Birch Lakes 50 Poor
Harding-Birch Lakes Livability #176 ranked city in Alaska#25,478 ranked city in the USARanks better than 13% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Harding-Birch Lakes

PROS
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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      Harding-Birch Lakes transportation information

      Statistic Harding-Birch Lakes Alaska National
      Average one way commute45min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work94.3%68.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%12.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%7.9%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Harding-Birch Lakes, AK data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).