Birchcliff 58 Below average
Birchcliff Livability #159 ranked city in Alberta#1,639 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 94% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Birchcliff

PROS
  • Crime

    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.

  • Employment

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Cost Of Living

    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.

  • Health & Safety

    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.

  • Schools

    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.

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      Birchcliff transportation information

      Statistic Birchcliff Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work43.2%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool9.0%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk1.8%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Birchcliff, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.