Fort St. John 82 Exceptional
Fort St. John Livability #8 ranked city in British Columbia#102 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Fort St. John

PROS
  • Amenities

    The area boasts an ample array of local amenities, such as restaurants, entertainment options, grocery stores and parks, all conveniently located within walking distance.

  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

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      Fort St. John transportation information

      Statistic Fort St. John British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work63.0%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool4.5%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit1.0%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.5%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk4.8%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Fort St. John, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.