Swaledale 66 Good
Swaledale Livability #476 ranked city in Iowa#10,696 ranked city in the USARanks better than 63% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Swaledale

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • 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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      Swaledale transportation information

      Statistic Swaledale Iowa National
      Average one way commute33min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work83.9%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.8%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home9.7%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Swaledale, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).