Richmond Hill 77 Exceptional
Richmond Hill Livability #36 ranked city in Ontario#161 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Richmond Hill

PROS
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

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.

  • Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

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      Richmond Hill transportation information

      Statistic Richmond Hill Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work37.0%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.8%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit7.6%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk1.3%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The Richmond Hill, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.