An abundance of amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and fitness facilities, are conveniently situated within walking distance of the area.
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.
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.
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
Statistic | Cochrane | Alberta | National |
Workers who drive to work | 54.1% | 46.9% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 1.5% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 1.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% |