Barons 57 Below average
Barons Livability #185 ranked city in Alberta#1,856 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 93% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Barons

PROS
  • 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.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • 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.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • 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.

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      Barons transportation information

      Statistic Barons Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work35.1%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool10.2%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.4%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle5.7%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk0.4%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Barons, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.