North Vancouver 61 Average
North Vancouver Livability #126 ranked city in British Columbia#914 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 96% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in North Vancouver

PROS
  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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      North Vancouver transportation information

      Statistic North Vancouver British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work39.4%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.9%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit7.5%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.4%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.3%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The North Vancouver, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.