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Port Alberni, BC Area Guide

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Living in Port Alberni, BC

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Port Alberni Area Facts

  • Port Alberni has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Port Alberni crime rates are 94% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Port Alberni is 30% lower than the British Columbia average

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Port Alberni? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dry Creek Park
      Dry Creek Park
      Gyro Park
      Harbour Quay Park
      Weaver Park
      Blair Park
      Williamson Park
      11th Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      Alberni Valley Museum
      Lions Roger Creek Spray Park
      Industrial Heritage Centre
      Bob Daily Stadium
      Landmark Cinemas
      Rollin Art Centre
      Beer Garden
      Roger Creek Giant

      Food & Drink

      Government Liquor Store
      Granny’s Chicken
      McDonald's
      Dairy Queen
      J & L Drive-In
      Twin City Tasting Room
      Twin City Tasting Room
      Dog Mountain Brewing

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Alberni? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Port Alberni.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Port Alberni? The cost of living in Port Alberni is 86/100 - which is 30% lower than British Columbia.
      Port Alberni
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Port Alberni? Port Alberni crime rates are 11,710, which are 94% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      11,710 per 100k people

      177% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      177% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Port Alberni? The median income in Port Alberni is $61,624 which is 29% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $61,62425% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      52%19% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      50% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Port Alberni a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      West Coast General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Port Alberni home prices? Port Alberni home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $1,02052% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      equal to the CDN average

      C+ Port Alberni Schools

      Does Port Alberni have good schools? The Port Alberni graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      9%

      65% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      58%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Port Alberni a good place to live? Port Alberni has an overall rating of 59% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      5 total surveys

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