Merritt 75 Excellent
Merritt Livability #33 ranked city in British Columbia#185 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Merritt

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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.

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      Merritt transportation information

      Statistic Merritt British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work37.5%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.6%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.8%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.3%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk5.7%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Merritt, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.