High scores in the commute category could indicate that this area offers short commute times to work and readily available public transportation options.
Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.
This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.
This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.
The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.
It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.
Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.
Statistic | La Prairie | Quebec | National |
Workers who drive to work | 48.2% | 41.4% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 9.3% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 1.9% | 3.3% | 3.2% |