St. John's 87 Exceptional
St. John's Livability #1 ranked city in Newfoundland and Labrador#66 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in St. John's

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.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Nothing Found

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

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      St. John's transportation information

      Statistic St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador National
      Workers who drive to work38.8%35.6%40.0%
      Workers who carpool5.1%3.5%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit2.7%1.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%0.1%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.6%2.2%3.2%
      Source: The St. John's, NL data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.