Oakville 84 Exceptional
Oakville Livability #20 ranked city in Ontario#83 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Oakville

PROS
  • Commute

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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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      Oakville transportation information

      Statistic Oakville Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work38.5%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.0%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit8.6%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk1.8%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The Oakville, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.