Port Alberni 73 Excellent
Port Alberni Livability #48 ranked city in British Columbia#231 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Port Alberni

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Housing

    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.

  • Health & Safety

    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.

CONS
  • Crime

    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.

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      Port Alberni transportation information

      Statistic Port Alberni British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work36.4%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.3%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit1.0%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.5%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.8%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Port Alberni, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.