Gays 58 Below average
Gays Livability #1,111 ranked city in Illinois#20,466 ranked city in the USARanks better than 30% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Gays

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

New Real Estate Listings in Gays Area
Search Homes for Sale in Gays, IL

Best Places to Live in and Around Gays

See all the best places to live around Gays

How Do You Rate The Livability In Gays?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Gays, IL Livability

      vs

      Gays transportation information

      Statistic Gays Illinois National
      Average one way commute24min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work84.5%73.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.7%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%9.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.6%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.1%2.8%
      Working from home3.9%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Gays, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).