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.
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.
Employment
A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.
| Statistic | Barriere | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 35.1% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 3.9% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.1% | 3.8% | 3.2% |