Ottawa 95 Exceptional
Ottawa Livability #1 ranked city in Ontario#4 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Ottawa

PROS
  • 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.

  • 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.

CONS
  • Nothing Found

    There are no cons to mention for this area, as all of the categories were rated above average.

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      Ottawa transportation information

      Statistic Ottawa Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work36.3%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.3%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit12.3%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.6%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk4.6%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The Ottawa, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.