Santee 65 Good
Santee Livability #297 ranked city in Nebraska#11,536 ranked city in the USARanks better than 60% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Santee

PROS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

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      Santee transportation information

      Statistic Santee Nebraska National
      Average one way commute7min18min26min
      Workers who drive to work65.4%81.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.5%9.4%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.2%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk14.0%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home4.4%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Santee, NE data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).