Weed 46 Poor
Weed Livability #1,277 ranked city in California#26,386 ranked city in the USARanks better than 9% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Weed

PROS
  • Nothing Found Nothing Found

    There are no pros to highlight for this area, as none the standard was not met in any 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.

  • Crime 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 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.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

What's it like Living in Weed?

Located in the state of California, Weed is a small city with a population of 2,721 people. If we look at the most recent Census, Weed is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Black and American Indian and Alaskan. All the single ladies and all the single fellas might want to take notice as only 34% of the Weed population is married. Not a fan of sitting in traffic during your commute to work? Weed offers shorter work commutes, with an average one-way commute time taking only 17 minutes, far lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Weed could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Weed, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, commute, housing and more.

With a livability score of 44 out of 100, Weed is ranked #26,782 in the United States and #1,331 in California. Compared to the United States average, this city has a score which ranks among the lowest in the nation, and it is not considered a very livable city. Weed ranks so poorly that more than 90% of the cities in all of the USA have a higher score. The bad news for Weed, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F), crime (F), education (D) and employment (F).

Weed real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Weed. Median real estate prices in Weed come in at $283,513, which is 61.3% lower than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Weed, the home price to income ratio is 7.1, which is 7.8% lower than the California average.

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      Weed transportation information

      Statistic Weed California National
      Average one way commute17min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work63.1%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool17.7%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.3%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.4%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk11.2%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home6.3%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Weed, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.