Placerville 72 Excellent
Placerville Livability #42 ranked city in Idaho#5,653 ranked city in the USARanks better than 80% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Placerville

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Placerville transportation information

      Statistic Placerville Idaho National
      Average one way commute0min20min26min
      Workers who drive to work33.3%78.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool66.7%10.0%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%5.9%4.6%
      Source: The Placerville, ID data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).