Ross 85 Exceptional
Ross Livability #8 ranked city in California#401 ranked city in the USARanks better than 98% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Ross

PROS
  • Commute Commute

    An elevated score in the commute category points to excellent public transit accessibility and shorter-than-average work commute times in this area.

  • Crime Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

  • Schools Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

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      Ross transportation information

      Statistic Ross California National
      Average one way commute31min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work66.7%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.9%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit10.0%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk7.3%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home12.8%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Ross, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).