Burlington 81 Exceptional
Burlington Livability #27 ranked city in Ontario#114 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Burlington

PROS
  • 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.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

CONS
  • 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.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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      Burlington transportation information

      Statistic Burlington Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work43.2%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.2%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit5.0%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.5%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk1.9%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The Burlington, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.