Kelowna 77 Exceptional
Kelowna Livability #30 ranked city in British Columbia#165 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Kelowna

PROS
  • Amenities

    Within the vicinity, you'll find a wealth of amenities, from restaurants and coffee shops to grocery stores and local shops, all easily accessible on foot.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

  • Schools

    A high score in the schools category could be the result of elements like top-notch test scores, high education levels and the convenient location of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • 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.

  • Ratings

    Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.

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      Kelowna transportation information

      Statistic Kelowna British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work45.1%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.0%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit2.5%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle2.2%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.4%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Kelowna, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.