Livability Score

52
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
All Aboard Espresso
Coffee Shop
Cornerstone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
1727 Class M6
Attraction
California Theater
Theatre Arts
Stonewall Gallery
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
Dunsmuir Brewery Works
Bar
Spirits Bar & Lounge
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Eagles Club
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Thriftway
Grocery Store
Dough Hook
Bakery
Parks (2) F
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (4) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Repunzel's Castle
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Books
Dunsmuir Hardware
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dunsmuir.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Dunsmuir
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Dunsmuir is 101/100 - which is 28% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Dunsmuir crime rates are 2,442 per 100k, which is 14% lower than California
Property Crime
1,395 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
1,047 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Dunsmuir is $39,821 - which is 38% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$39,821 F
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Dunsmuir Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A-

Dunsmuir home prices are $191,900 - which is 53% lower than California
Home Price
$191,900 B
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Dunsmuir graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Dunsmuir Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Dunsmuir High
Dunsmuir Joint Union High Community Day
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ratings D

Dunsmuir has an overall rating of 53% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes C-
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Small town charm 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 18, 2023) We moved to Dunsmuir about 3 yrs ago. It did take awhile to earn the trust of the general population although our immediate neighbors were very gracious from the beginning. We love the walkability of downtown, the beauty of the Sacramento River, Castle Crags State Park and the wh ...Read More ite mountain, Mount Shasta. We're only 9 miles from Mt. Shasta City, a great resort town. We love the railroad which winds through majestic mountains along the river. The cost of housing here is far less than most of California. We like the more rustic lifestyle with wood stoves, home vegetable gardens and orchards as well as shoveling snow in the winter. It keeps us fit and healthier than living a more sedentary lifestyle. We've noticed that more and more wealth is moving into the area, but the town has kept its charm. Come visit. You'll like it. Read Less
DO NOT GO 1 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 12, 2020) DO NOT GO TO THIS TOWN. IT IS VERY UNSAFE, AND CORRUPT. THEY ARE NOT DOING THINGS THERE THAT ARE LAWFUL AND THEY ARE EXTREMELY EVIL MINDED TOWARDS OUTSIDERS. ...Read More Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dunsmuir? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      1727 Class M6
      California Theater
      Stonewall Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Dunsmuir Brewery Works
      Spirits Bar & Lounge

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Dunsmuir? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dunsmuir.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dunsmuir? The cost of living in Dunsmuir is 101/100 - which is 28% lower than California.
      Dunsmuir
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dunsmuir? Dunsmuir crime rates are 2,442, which are 14% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,442 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -32%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Dunsmuir? The median income in Dunsmuir is $39,821 which is 38% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $39,82128% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,33328% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Dunsmuir a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Dunsmuir home prices? Dunsmuir home prices are $191,900 - which is 53% lower than California
      Median home value
      $191,9004% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8718% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Dunsmuir have good schools? The Dunsmuir graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      34% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Dunsmuir a good place to live? Dunsmuir has an overall rating of 53% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      53%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      6 total surveys

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