Kamloops 70 Excellent
Kamloops Livability #61 ranked city in British Columbia#288 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Kamloops

PROS
  • Commute

    High scores in the commute category could indicate that this area offers short commute times to work and readily available public transportation options.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Kamloops transportation information

      Statistic Kamloops British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work45.6%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.8%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit2.4%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.8%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.3%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Kamloops, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.