Stellarton 62 Average
Stellarton Livability #21 ranked city in Nova Scotia#832 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 97% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Stellarton

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.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

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.

  • 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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      Stellarton transportation information

      Statistic Stellarton Nova Scotia National
      Workers who drive to work41.1%39.8%40.0%
      Workers who carpool5.7%3.8%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.4%3.5%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.0%3.4%3.2%
      Source: The Stellarton, NS data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.