Salcha 59 Below average
Salcha Livability #58 ranked city in Alaska#19,584 ranked city in the USARanks better than 33% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Salcha

PROS
  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Cost Of Living

    This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Salcha transportation information

      Statistic Salcha Alaska National
      Average one way commute33min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.9%68.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.1%12.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk15.5%7.9%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Salcha, AK data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).