Nelson 59 Below average
Nelson Livability #168 ranked city in British Columbia#1,430 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 95% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Nelson

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

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      Nelson transportation information

      Statistic Nelson British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work33.0%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.4%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit1.1%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle2.5%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk12.6%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Nelson, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.