Houston 77 Exceptional
Houston Livability #262 ranked city in Pennsylvania#2,563 ranked city in the USARanks better than 91% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Houston

PROS
  • Commute

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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      Houston transportation information

      Statistic Houston Pennsylvania National
      Average one way commute18min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work82.0%76.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.6%8.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%5.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.4%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home4.9%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Houston, PA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).