Hot Springs 64 Good
Hot Springs Livability #300 ranked city in North Carolina#12,637 ranked city in the USARanks better than 56% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Hot Springs

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.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

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.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

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      Hot Springs transportation information

      Statistic Hot Springs North Carolina National
      Average one way commute24min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work68.9%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk20.4%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home10.6%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Hot Springs, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).