Wolfville 75 Excellent
Wolfville Livability #3 ranked city in Nova Scotia#193 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Wolfville

PROS
  • Amenities

    Conveniently located, the area boasts a variety of amenities, including grocery stores, shopping, coffee shops and entertainment options all within walking distance.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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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      Wolfville transportation information

      Statistic Wolfville Nova Scotia National
      Workers who drive to work28.1%39.8%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.6%3.8%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit2.3%3.5%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.0%0.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk12.1%3.4%3.2%
      Source: The Wolfville, NS data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.