Cowichan Valley B 55 Below average
Cowichan Valley B Livability #248 ranked city in British Columbia#2,493 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 91% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Cowichan Valley B

PROS
  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

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      Cowichan Valley B transportation information

      Statistic Cowichan Valley B British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work46.9%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.8%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit1.2%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk1.5%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Cowichan Valley B, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.