St. Stephen 65 Good
St. Stephen Livability #19 ranked city in New Brunswick#560 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 98% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in St. Stephen

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.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

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.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      St. Stephen transportation information

      Statistic St. Stephen New Brunswick National
      Workers who drive to work41.5%43.0%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.5%4.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%1.3%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.4%2.5%3.2%
      Source: The St. Stephen, NB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.