Grand Ridge 71 Excellent
Grand Ridge Livability #311 ranked city in Illinois#6,177 ranked city in the USARanks better than 78% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Grand Ridge

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.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • 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.

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      Grand Ridge transportation information

      Statistic Grand Ridge Illinois National
      Average one way commute22min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work90.0%73.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.7%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%9.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.6%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.3%3.1%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Grand Ridge, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).