Ponderay 64 Good
Ponderay Livability #125 ranked city in Idaho#12,805 ranked city in the USARanks better than 56% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Ponderay

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.

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.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The low schools score could result from issues like below-average graduation rates, inadequate reading and math scores, and the unavailability of local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes collected feedback from local residents in the area through surveys and polls, and the results did not show a favorable view of things like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Ponderay transportation information

      Statistic Ponderay Idaho National
      Average one way commute17min20min26min
      Workers who drive to work72.3%78.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.4%10.0%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.8%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.9%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk10.1%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home4.0%5.9%4.6%
      Source: The Ponderay, ID data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).