St. Thomas 74 Excellent
St. Thomas Livability #48 ranked city in Ontario#207 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in St. Thomas

PROS
  • Amenities

    Conveniently located, the area boasts a variety of amenities, including grocery stores, shopping, coffee shops and entertainment options all within walking distance.

  • 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.

CONS
  • 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.

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      St. Thomas transportation information

      Statistic St. Thomas Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work41.9%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool4.0%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.7%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.8%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.8%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The St. Thomas, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.