Pictou 57 Below average
Pictou Livability #37 ranked city in Nova Scotia#1,893 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 93% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Pictou

PROS
  • 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
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • 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.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

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      Pictou transportation information

      Statistic Pictou Nova Scotia National
      Workers who drive to work37.9%39.8%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.6%3.8%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%3.5%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.9%3.4%3.2%
      Source: The Pictou, NS data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.