Lake of Bays 60 Average
Lake of Bays Livability #280 ranked city in Ontario#1,126 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 96% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Lake of Bays

PROS
  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • 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.

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.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • 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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      Lake of Bays transportation information

      Statistic Lake of Bays Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work34.1%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.1%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit2.2%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.6%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The Lake of Bays, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.