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Fernie, BC Area Guide

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Living in Fernie, BC

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Fernie Area Facts

  • Fernie has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fernie crime rates are 50% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Fernie is 23% lower than the British Columbia average

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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fernie? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sharpes Field
      James White Park
      James White Park

      Entertainment

      The Arts Station
      Fernie Museum
      Fernie Historic Oil Derrick
      Ammonite Fossil Fernie Trailhead
      Amherst Fossil Fernie

      Food & Drink

      BC Liquorstore
      The Northern Bar & Stage
      Brick House
      A&W
      Fernie Mountain Spirits
      McDonald's
      Dairy Queen
      Fernie Brewing Company

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fernie? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Fernie.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fernie? The cost of living in Fernie is 94/100 - which is 23% lower than British Columbia.
      Fernie
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fernie? Fernie crime rates are 3,009, which are 50% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      3,009 per 100k people

      29% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      29% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fernie? The median income in Fernie is $116,434 which is 35% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $116,43441% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      73%14% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fernie a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Elk Valley Hospital
      Elk Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fernie home prices? Fernie home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $96055% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Fernie Schools

      Does Fernie have good schools? The Fernie graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      29%

      17% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      63%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Fernie a good place to live? Fernie has an overall rating of 76% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      11 total surveys

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