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Mammoth Lakes Area Facts

  • Mammoth Lakes has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mammoth Lakes crime rates are 43% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Mammoth Lakes is 3% higher than the California average
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If you like the outdoors come to Mammoth User Rating 3 rating By splash1985 ( Nov 21, 2014) Great town if you've got a partner to do all of the fun outdoorsy things they have going on. It's tough for single girls because all the men are ski bums and mountain rats who are only there for the activities. You can Happy Hour hop through town and have a blast!! (There is a L ...Read More OT of drinking that goes on.)

Super dog friendly: they have a leash law but don't enforce it. Dogs are allowed on most patios and definitely at Shady Rest (the town park).

All in all if you're looking for a close knit town with tons of stuff to do outside go to Mammoth! The hot springs alone would make it worth it at least for a season. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mammoth Lakes? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Community Center Park
      Mammoth Creek Park West
      Mammoth Creek Park Playground
      Shady Rest Park
      Shady Rest Park
      Trails End Park
      Valentine Reserve Ecological Study Area

      Entertainment

      Mammoth Village Stage
      Minaret Cinemas
      Edison Theatre
      Mammoth Museum
      Art Gallery at Twin Lakes

      Food & Drink

      A-Frame Liquor
      Country Liquor and Deli
      Subway
      Latin Market
      Nik-N-Willie's Pizza-n-Subs
      Mammoth Brewing Company
      The Clocktower Cellar
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mammoth Lakes? Of all people who commute, 25.3% take public transportation in Mammoth Lakes.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      20% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mammoth Lakes? The cost of living in Mammoth Lakes is 144/100 - which is 3% higher than California.
      Mammoth Lakes
      144

      44% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mammoth Lakes? Mammoth Lakes crime rates are 1,607, which are 43% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,607 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 63

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mammoth Lakes? The median income in Mammoth Lakes is $68,784 which is 8% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $68,78424% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,89724% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      94% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Mammoth Lakes a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mammoth Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Vons Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Mammoth Lakes home prices? Mammoth Lakes home prices are $473,000 - which is 16% higher than California
      Median home value
      $473,000156% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,30037% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Mammoth Lakes have good schools? The Mammoth Lakes graduation rate is 79% - which is 1% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Mammoth Lakes a good place to live? Mammoth Lakes has an overall rating of 70% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      3 total surveys

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