Underwood-Petersville 62 Average
Underwood-Petersville Livability #173 ranked city in Alabama#15,272 ranked city in the USARanks better than 47% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Underwood-Petersville

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.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • 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.

  • Ratings

    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.

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.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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What's it like Living in Underwood-Petersville?

Underwood-Petersville, Alabama is a small-sized city with a population of 2,707 residents. The majority of Underwood-Petersville residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Black and Asian. Not a fan of sitting in traffic during your commute to work? Underwood-Petersville offers shorter work commutes, with an average one-way commute time taking only 20 minutes, far lower than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Underwood-Petersville could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Alabama 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 Underwood-Petersville, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, cost of living, housing and more.

Using data and statistics Underwood-Petersville has received a livability score of 61/100. This score is ranked in the 47th percentile when compared to all other cities. For each of the livability categories, we see that Underwood-Petersville ranks very well for crime (B+) and cost of living (A+). Underwood-Petersville does not do well for the following: amenities (F), education (F) and employment (F). It might be a good idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Underwood-Petersville real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Underwood-Petersville. The median home price for Underwood-Petersville homes is $98,400, which is 23.4% lower than the Alabama average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Underwood-Petersville, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.5, which is 13.8% lower than the Alabama average.

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      Underwood-Petersville transportation information

      Statistic Underwood-Petersville Alabama National
      Average one way commute20min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work89.7%85.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.6%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.1%1.1%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%2.9%4.6%
      Source: The Underwood-Petersville, AL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).