Northern Rockies 52 Poor
Northern Rockies Livability #315 ranked city in British Columbia#3,139 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 89% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Northern Rockies

PROS
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ratings

    Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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      Northern Rockies transportation information

      Statistic Northern Rockies British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work43.9%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.8%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.2%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.3%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk5.6%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Northern Rockies, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.