Nacogdoches 72 Excellent
Nacogdoches Livability #265 ranked city in Texas#5,746 ranked city in the USARanks better than 80% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Nacogdoches

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

CONS
  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

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What's it like Living in Nacogdoches?

Nacogdoches, Texas is a mid-sized city with a population of 32,912 inhabitants. Nacogdoches could be a great place for young adults and students as the average age of 24 years old is below the nation’s average. Single men and women might be happy to hear that in Nacogdoches, only 37% of the population is married. Not a fan of sitting in traffic during your commute to work? Nacogdoches offers shorter work commutes, with an average one-way commute time taking only 17 minutes, far lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Nacogdoches could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Texas if you know where to search. 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 amenities, crime, commute and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Nacogdoches and in the areas around Nacogdoches is a much easier task.

Using data and statistics Nacogdoches has received a livability score of 71/100. This score is ranked in the 80th percentile when compared to all other cities. Based on the rankings for each individual category, Nacogdoches has received high marks for crime (B-) and cost of living (A+). The bad news for Nacogdoches, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: education (D) and employment (F).

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Nacogdoches. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Nacogdoches are affordable. The median home price for Nacogdoches homes is $151,800, which is 6.4% higher than the Texas average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Nacogdoches, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 4.3, which is 65.4% higher than the Texas average.

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      Nacogdoches transportation information

      Statistic Nacogdoches Texas National
      Average one way commute17min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.9%80.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.7%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.2%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.5%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk7.5%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home3.8%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Nacogdoches, TX data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).