New Westminster 86 Exceptional
New Westminster Livability #2 ranked city in British Columbia#70 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in New Westminster

PROS
  • Amenities

    A wealth of amenities, such as restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, parks and fitness facilities, are all conveniently located within walking distance.

  • Commute

    An elevated score in the commute category points to excellent public transit accessibility and shorter-than-average work commute times in this area.

  • Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

  • Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

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      New Westminster transportation information

      Statistic New Westminster British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work34.9%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.0%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit19.3%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.7%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk4.0%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The New Westminster, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.