Commute
High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.
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.
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.
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.
| Statistic | Coquitlam | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 40.1% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 10.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.1% | 3.8% | 3.2% |