Hay Lakes 58 Below average
Hay Lakes Livability #171 ranked city in Alberta#1,746 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 94% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Hay Lakes

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Hay Lakes transportation information

      Statistic Hay Lakes Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work51.6%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool1.9%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk5.3%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Hay Lakes, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.