Reidsville 56 Below average
Reidsville Livability #609 ranked city in North Carolina#22,059 ranked city in the USARanks better than 24% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Reidsville

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.

  • 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.

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.

  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • 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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What's it like Living in Reidsville?

Reidsville is a moderately-sized city located in the state of North Carolina. The city has a population of 13,928 inhabitants. Reidsville is known to be an ethnically diverse city. The two most common races are White (55%) and Black or African American (38%). 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 Reidsville, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 23 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Reidsville could be a positive experience compared to other cities in North Carolina 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 Reidsville, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like commute, health & safety, education, housing and more.

With a livability score of 56/100, Reidsville is ranked #21,517 in the United States and #598 in North Carolina. This score ranks well below the US average. With such a low livability score, it might be worth investigating a little further. For each of the livability categories, we know that Reidsville ranks very well for housing (B-). Reidsville does not do well for the following: amenities (F), crime (F), education (F) and employment (F). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

A robust real estate market serves as a crucial economic indicator, reflecting the local area's strength, stability and the confidence of its residents. Reidsville excels in the housing sector, scoring high marks based on factors such as median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability. These calculations suggest that the apartment rental and real estate market in the region is exceptionally healthy, highlighting the area's economic vitality and attractiveness to potential homebuyers and renters.

Assuming that Reidsville meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Reidsville. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Reidsville are simply unattainable. The median home price for Reidsville homes is $108,500, which is 30.9% lower than the North Carolina average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Reidsville, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3, which is 9.1% lower than the North Carolina average.

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      Reidsville transportation information

      Statistic Reidsville North Carolina National
      Average one way commute23min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.4%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.1%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.3%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.6%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home2.4%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Reidsville, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).