Haines 64 Good
Haines Livability #21 ranked city in Alaska#12,733 ranked city in the USARanks better than 56% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Haines

PROS
  • 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.

  • 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.

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      Haines transportation information

      Statistic Haines Alaska National
      Average one way commute10min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work60.8%68.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.9%12.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.3%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.7%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk16.3%7.9%2.8%
      Working from home11.2%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Haines, AK data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).