Ratings
Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.
Amenities
A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.
Commute
Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.
Employment
Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.
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.
Schools
The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.
| Statistic | Hilton Beach | Ontario | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 30.1% | 37.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 0.7% | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 3.9% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |