Banner Elk 66 Good
Banner Elk Livability #221 ranked city in North Carolina#10,427 ranked city in the USARanks better than 64% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Banner Elk

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

CONS
  • 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.

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      Banner Elk transportation information

      Statistic Banner Elk North Carolina National
      Average one way commute14min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work55.9%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.2%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.2%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk24.7%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home7.1%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Banner Elk, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).