Golden 77 Exceptional
Golden Livability #27 ranked city in British Columbia#159 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Golden

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

CONS
  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

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      Golden transportation information

      Statistic Golden British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work41.0%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.9%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.2%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle5.5%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk7.9%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Golden, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.