Amenities
An abundance of amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and fitness facilities, are conveniently situated within walking distance of the area.
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.
Health & Safety
A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.
Schools
High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.
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.
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 | Cobourg | Ontario | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 33.2% | 37.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 1.4% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |