Owen Sound 74 Excellent
Owen Sound Livability #49 ranked city in Ontario#208 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Owen Sound

PROS
  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes collected feedback from local residents in the area through surveys and polls, and the results did not show a favorable view of things like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Owen Sound transportation information

      Statistic Owen Sound Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work36.3%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool4.9%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit1.4%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.8%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk5.7%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The Owen Sound, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.