West Vancouver 58 Below average
West Vancouver Livability #187 ranked city in British Columbia#1,714 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 94% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in West Vancouver

PROS
  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this 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.

  • Cost Of Living

    This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      West Vancouver transportation information

      Statistic West Vancouver British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work28.2%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool1.9%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit4.6%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.8%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.1%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The West Vancouver, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.