Fredericton 84 Exceptional
Fredericton Livability #2 ranked city in New Brunswick#86 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Fredericton

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.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

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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      Fredericton transportation information

      Statistic Fredericton New Brunswick National
      Workers who drive to work42.2%43.0%40.0%
      Workers who carpool4.7%4.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit2.6%1.3%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.9%0.2%0.8%
      Workers who walk5.3%2.5%3.2%
      Source: The Fredericton, NB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.