Aransas Pass 70 Excellent
Aransas Pass Livability #334 ranked city in Texas#6,980 ranked city in the USARanks better than 76% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Aransas Pass

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

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What's it like Living in Aransas Pass?

Aransas Pass, Texas is a smaller city with a population of 9,269 inhabitants. The majority of Aransas Pass residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Black and Asian. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Aransas Pass are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 22% of the population also speak Spanish. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in Aransas Pass, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Aransas Pass could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Texas 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. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, cost of living, health & safety, education, employment, you can easily compare the best places to live in Aransas Pass and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Aransas Pass to Texas and the national average.

The livability score in Aransas Pass is 70/100 and the city is ranked in the 77th percentile of all cities across America. There are nine total categories that form the livability score. Aransas Pass scores well for housing (A+) There is at least one category that did not score well in Aransas Pass. The following was graded with a disappointing score: amenities (F), crime (F), education (D) and employment (F).

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Aransas Pass can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Aransas Pass 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 Aransas Pass. The median home price for Aransas Pass homes is $152,900, which is 7.1% higher than the Texas average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Aransas Pass, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.2, which is 23.1% higher than the Texas average.

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      Aransas Pass transportation information

      Statistic Aransas Pass Texas National
      Average one way commute26min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work87.3%80.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.4%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.2%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home3.7%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Aransas Pass, TX data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).