Slocan 58 Below average
Slocan Livability #178 ranked city in British Columbia#1,585 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 94% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Slocan

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

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      Slocan transportation information

      Statistic Slocan British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work27.5%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool0.0%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle5.4%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk20.5%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Slocan, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.