Soap Lake 66 Good
Soap Lake Livability #309 ranked city in Washington#11,292 ranked city in the USARanks better than 61% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Soap Lake

PROS
  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Soap Lake transportation information

      Statistic Soap Lake Washington National
      Average one way commute23min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.3%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.2%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.2%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.3%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home10.0%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The Soap Lake, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).