Selma 65 Good
Selma Livability #295 ranked city in Indiana#11,691 ranked city in the USARanks better than 60% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Selma

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

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      Selma transportation information

      Statistic Selma Indiana National
      Average one way commute28min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work79.9%83.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool19.0%8.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.1%2.8%
      Working from home0.9%3.5%4.6%
      Source: The Selma, IN data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).