Marengo 68 Good
Marengo Livability #408 ranked city in Iowa#8,891 ranked city in the USARanks better than 69% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Marengo

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

  • Schools

    A high score in the schools category could be the result of elements like top-notch test scores, high education levels and the convenient location of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Ratings

    Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.

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      Marengo transportation information

      Statistic Marengo Iowa National
      Average one way commute22min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.8%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.6%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.5%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home2.0%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Marengo, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).