According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
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.
This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.
Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.
Statistic | Thorne Bay | Alaska | National |
Average one way commute | 18min | 19min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 28.0% | 68.1% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 7.7% | 12.5% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 11.9% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 36.3% | 7.9% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 4.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% |