Weed 44 Poor
Weed Livability #1,331 ranked city in California#26,782 ranked city in the USARanks better than 8% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Weed

PROS
  • Nothing Found

    There are no pros to highlight for this area, as none the standard was not met in any category.

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.

  • 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.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • 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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What's it like Living in Weed?

Weed, California is a small-sized city with a population of 2,662 people. At 73%, the majority of the Weed population is White; this is followed by 11% Black and 2% American Indian and Alaskan. Single men and women might be happy to hear that in Weed, only 34% of the population is married. If you prefer shorter commutes, living in Weed will be a delight. With an average one-way commute time of just 17 minutes, traveling to and from work is notably more convenient than the national average, which stands at 26 minutes.

If you’re considering relocating to any new city, it could be a very discouraging task. However, it could also be a great experience if you are willing to get to know the city before actually living in Weed, California. When searching for a new neighborhood, several key items should be considered. Safety is of utmost importance, ensuring a secure environment with low crime. Proximity to your workplace or school helps reduce commuting time and offers convenience. Access to amenities such as parks, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities enhances your daily life. Public transportation options contribute to easy mobility. A sense of community fosters a supportive and engaging environment. Lastly, the overall atmosphere should align with your desired lifestyle, ensuring a fulfilling living experience. Considering these items will guide you towards finding the perfect neighborhood that fits all your needs. To help you find the best places to live in and around Weed, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, crime, cost of living, employment, housing and more.

The livability score in Weed is 46/100 and the city is ranked in the 10th percentile of all cities across America. This is a poor rating when compared to the average of other places in the country. This score also puts it among the worst 10 percent of cities in all of America. Based on the rankings for each individual category, Weed has received high marks for cost of living (B+). The bad news for Weed, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (F), education (F), employment (F) and housing (D).

Assuming that Weed meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Weed. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Weed are simply unattainable. Median real estate prices in Weed come in at $155,500, which is 62% lower than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Weed, the home price to income ratio is 5.8, which is 9.4% lower than the California average.

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      Statistic Weed California National
      Average one way commute17min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work63.1%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool17.7%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.3%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.4%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk11.2%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home6.3%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Weed, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).