Williams Lake 57 Below average
Williams Lake Livability #192 ranked city in British Columbia#1,777 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 93% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Williams Lake

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.

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.

  • 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.

  • Ratings

    Through surveys and polls, AreaVibes obtained feedback from local residents in the area, and the results did not indicate a favorable outlook on factors like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Williams Lake transportation information

      Statistic Williams Lake British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work45.7%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool4.4%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit3.4%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.0%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk4.2%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Williams Lake, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.