Sugar Mountain 72 Excellent
Sugar Mountain Livability #75 ranked city in North Carolina#5,252 ranked city in the USARanks better than 82% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Sugar Mountain

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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      Sugar Mountain transportation information

      Statistic Sugar Mountain North Carolina National
      Average one way commute20min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work57.8%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool27.7%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.4%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home7.8%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Sugar Mountain, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).