Saguenay 65 Good
Saguenay Livability #155 ranked city in Quebec#544 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 98% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Saguenay

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.

  • 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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      Saguenay transportation information

      Statistic Saguenay Quebec National
      Workers who drive to work48.5%41.4%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.0%2.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit1.6%8.1%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.9%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.3%3.3%3.2%
      Source: The Saguenay, QC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.