Longview 58 Below average
Longview Livability #158 ranked city in Alberta#1,607 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 94% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Longview

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • 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.

  • Commute

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

  • 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.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • 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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      Longview transportation information

      Statistic Longview Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work35.0%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.9%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit1.8%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk7.3%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Longview, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.