Crime
With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
Housing
This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Commute
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Schools
Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.
| Statistic | Algonquin Highlands | Ontario | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 29.4% | 37.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 1.7% | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.1% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
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