Deer Lake 56 Below average
Deer Lake Livability #74 ranked city in Newfoundland and Labrador#2,124 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 92% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Deer Lake

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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      Deer Lake transportation information

      Statistic Deer Lake Newfoundland and Labrador National
      Workers who drive to work32.7%35.6%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.6%3.5%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.7%1.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.3%2.2%3.2%
      Source: The Deer Lake, NL data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.