Preston 65 Good
Preston Livability #237 ranked city in Maryland#11,497 ranked city in the USARanks better than 60% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Preston

PROS
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

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      Preston transportation information

      Statistic Preston Maryland National
      Average one way commute31min32min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.4%73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.7%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.0%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home11.8%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Preston, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).