Employment
The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Commute
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Cost Of Living
Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.
Schools
Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.
| Statistic | Alger | Washington | National |
| Average one way commute | 0min | 27min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 100.0% | 72.3% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 0.0% | 10.2% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 0.0% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 0.0% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
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