Amenities
A wealth of amenities, such as restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, parks and fitness facilities, are all conveniently located within walking distance.
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.
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.
Commute
A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.
| Statistic | Okotoks | Alberta | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 51.8% | 46.9% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 2.2% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.3% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
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