Gibsons 83 Exceptional
Gibsons Livability #6 ranked city in British Columbia#89 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Gibsons

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.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

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      Gibsons transportation information

      Statistic Gibsons British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work24.5%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.6%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit3.8%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.0%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk6.3%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Gibsons, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.