Castor 54 Below average
Castor Livability #234 ranked city in Alberta#2,566 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 91% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Castor

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • 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.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

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.

  • 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.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Castor transportation information

      Statistic Castor Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work36.2%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool1.0%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.1%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.1%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk4.2%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Castor, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.