Parma 68 Good
Parma Livability #69 ranked city in Idaho#8,437 ranked city in the USARanks better than 71% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Parma

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.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • 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.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Parma transportation information

      Statistic Parma Idaho National
      Average one way commute22min20min26min
      Workers who drive to work93.0%78.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.2%10.0%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.4%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home1.5%5.9%4.6%
      Source: The Parma, ID data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).