Bay Center 52 Poor
Bay Center Livability #561 ranked city in Washington#24,590 ranked city in the USARanks better than 16% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Bay Center

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  • Ratings Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities 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.

  • Cost Of Living 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.

  • Employment Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Housing Housing

    With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.

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      Bay Center transportation information

      Statistic Bay Center Washington National
      Average one way commute0min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work43.2%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit35.1%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home21.6%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The Bay Center, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).