Westport 74 Excellent
Westport Livability #46 ranked city in Ontario#200 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Westport

PROS
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

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      Westport transportation information

      Statistic Westport Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work23.9%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool1.7%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk11.2%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The Westport, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.