Wood Buffalo 60 Below average
Wood Buffalo Livability #131 ranked city in Alberta#1,252 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 95% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Wood Buffalo

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.

  • 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.

  • 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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      Wood Buffalo transportation information

      Statistic Wood Buffalo Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work41.5%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.9%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit21.3%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.2%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Wood Buffalo, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.