With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.
This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.
Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.
Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.
Statistic | Baie-d'Hudson | Quebec | National |
Workers who drive to work | 30.0% | 41.4% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 10.0% | 2.1% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 20.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |