West Clarkston-Highland 68 Good
West Clarkston-Highland Livability #264 ranked city in Washington#9,122 ranked city in the USARanks better than 68% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in West Clarkston-Highland

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.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this 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.

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What's it like Living in West Clarkston-Highland?

Located in the state of Washington, West Clarkston-Highland is a small city with a population of 5,791 people. If we look at the most recent Census, West Clarkston-Highland is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Black and Asian. If you're not a fan of traffic congestion and long commute times to work, West Clarkston-Highland is the place to be. Commutes to work here are shorter, with an average one-way commute time taking only 15 minutes, significantly lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in West Clarkston-Highland could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Washington if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around West Clarkston-Highland, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, health & safety, employment and more.

West Clarkston-Highland has a livability score of 66 out of 100 and is ranked #286 in Washington and #9,311 in the USA. Based on the grades for each individual category, West Clarkston-Highland has been rewarded with high marks for cost of living (A-) and housing (B-). Regrettably for West Clarkston-Highland, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (F) and employment (D-).

For home buyers, real estate will be the largest purchase they will ever make and it will also be their most valuable asset. For renters, the monthly rent paid on their West Clarkston-Highland apartments will most likely be their largest expense. Based on tangible metrics like home and rental affordability and appreciation rates, housing in this area has received a score that is well above the average of every other US city. A thriving real estate market can also generate strong local economic activity and job creation.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in West Clarkston-Highland. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in West Clarkston-Highland are affordable. The median home price for West Clarkston-Highland homes is $179,600, which is 33.3% lower than the Washington average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in West Clarkston-Highland, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.9, which is 9.3% lower than the Washington average.

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      West Clarkston-Highland transportation information

      Statistic West Clarkston-Highland Washington National
      Average one way commute15min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work82.1%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.8%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.4%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.3%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.4%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home1.8%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The West Clarkston-Highland, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).