Smith River 59 Below average
Smith River Livability #641 ranked city in California#19,368 ranked city in the USARanks better than 33% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Smith River

PROS
  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • 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.

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.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Smith River transportation information

      Statistic Smith River California National
      Average one way commute17min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work90.9%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.5%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.5%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home4.1%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Smith River, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).