Whistler 70 Good
Whistler Livability #64 ranked city in British Columbia#298 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 98% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Whistler

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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      Whistler transportation information

      Statistic Whistler British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work38.4%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.2%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit9.3%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle6.6%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk10.8%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Whistler, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.