Courtenay 77 Exceptional
Courtenay Livability #29 ranked city in British Columbia#162 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Courtenay

PROS
  • Amenities

    An abundance of amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and fitness facilities, are conveniently situated within walking distance of the area.

  • Commute

    High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.

  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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.

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      Courtenay transportation information

      Statistic Courtenay British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work35.1%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.8%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit1.6%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.5%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.4%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Courtenay, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.