High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.
Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.
A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.
This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.
Statistic | Osoyoos | British Columbia | National |
Workers who drive to work | 31.1% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |