Sicamous 59 Below average
Sicamous Livability #161 ranked city in British Columbia#1,358 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 95% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Sicamous

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.

  • 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.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • 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.

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      Sicamous transportation information

      Statistic Sicamous British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work33.9%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.0%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.7%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.9%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.1%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Sicamous, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.