Ruston 85 Exceptional
Ruston Livability #23 ranked city in Washington#438 ranked city in the USARanks better than 98% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Ruston

PROS
  • Amenities

    A wealth of amenities, such as restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, parks and fitness facilities, are all conveniently located within walking distance.

  • Commute

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

  • 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.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • 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.

CONS
  • 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.

  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

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      Ruston transportation information

      Statistic Ruston Washington National
      Average one way commute34min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.2%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.7%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.8%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.0%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home14.9%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The Ruston, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).