Lackawanna 75 Excellent
Lackawanna Livability #222 ranked city in New York#3,485 ranked city in the USARanks better than 88% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Lackawanna

PROS
  • Commute

    High scores in the commute category could indicate that this area offers short commute times to work and readily available public transportation options.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

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What's it like Living in Lackawanna?

Lackawanna is a medium-sized city located in the state of New York. The city has a population of 17,751 people. At 78%, the majority of the Lackawanna population is White; this is followed by 13% Black and 0% Asian. All the single ladies and all the single fellas might want to take notice as only 45% of the Lackawanna population is married.

Whether you’re relocating to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Lackawanna could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New York if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like cost of living, health & safety, education, employment, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Lackawanna and in the areas around Lackawanna is a much easier task.

The livability score in Lackawanna is 73 out of 100 and the city is ranked in the 86th percentile of all cities across America. If we dig a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Lackawanna has higher than average grades for the following: cost of living (A+) and housing (A-). The bad news for Lackawanna, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (F), crime (D-) and employment (D).

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Lackawanna can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Lackawanna is actually affordable. Median real estate prices in Lackawanna come in at $99,400, which is 65.3% lower than the New York average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Lackawanna, the home price to income ratio is 2.5, which is 46.8% lower than the New York average.

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      Lackawanna transportation information

      Statistic Lackawanna New York National
      Average one way commute22min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.5%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool13.0%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit4.8%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.1%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home1.5%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Lackawanna, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).