Ester 59 Below average
Ester Livability #55 ranked city in Alaska#19,277 ranked city in the USARanks better than 34% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Ester

PROS
  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Ester transportation information

      Statistic Ester Alaska National
      Average one way commute18min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work91.9%68.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.0%12.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.1%7.9%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Ester, AK data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).