Stanwood 65 Good
Stanwood Livability #532 ranked city in Iowa#12,036 ranked city in the USARanks better than 58% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Stanwood

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.

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.

  • 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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      Stanwood transportation information

      Statistic Stanwood Iowa National
      Average one way commute34min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work81.3%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool14.5%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.1%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home2.1%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Stanwood, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).