North Bay 56 Below average
North Bay Livability #402 ranked city in Ontario#2,076 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 92% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in North Bay

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes collected feedback from local residents in the area through surveys and polls, and the results did not show a favorable view of things like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      North Bay transportation information

      Statistic North Bay Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work38.6%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool4.1%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit2.4%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.8%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk4.2%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The North Bay, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.