Saint John 86 Exceptional
Saint John Livability #1 ranked city in New Brunswick#67 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Saint John

PROS
  • Amenities

    Conveniently located, the area boasts a variety of amenities, including grocery stores, shopping, coffee shops and entertainment options all within walking distance.

  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Nothing Found

    None of the categories scored poorly, resulting in no identified cons for this area.

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      Saint John transportation information

      Statistic Saint John New Brunswick National
      Workers who drive to work42.1%43.0%40.0%
      Workers who carpool6.4%4.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit4.0%1.3%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.2%0.8%
      Workers who walk4.5%2.5%3.2%
      Source: The Saint John, NB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.