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.
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.
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.
Nothing Found
There are no cons to mention for this area, as all of the categories were rated above average.
| Statistic | Oshawa | Ontario | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 38.1% | 37.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 4.8% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
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