Wall Lake 73 Excellent
Wall Lake Livability #237 ranked city in Iowa#4,762 ranked city in the USARanks better than 83% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Wall 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.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

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.

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      Wall Lake transportation information

      Statistic Wall Lake Iowa National
      Average one way commute16min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work95.1%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool1.3%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.0%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home2.6%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Wall Lake, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).