Cost Of Living
The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
Housing
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.
Amenities
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.
Commute
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Employment
A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.
Ratings
AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
| Statistic | Bancroft | Ontario | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 28.2% | 37.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.4% | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.3% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |