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.
With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
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.
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.
High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.
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.
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Statistic | Courtland | Virginia | National |
Average one way commute | 26min | 28min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 84.0% | 77.4% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 12.1% | 9.5% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 4.5% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 3.4% | 4.7% | 4.6% |