An abundance of amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and fitness facilities, are conveniently situated within walking distance of the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
| Statistic | Cobourg | Ontario | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 33.2% | 37.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 1.4% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |