Balgonie 62 Average
Balgonie Livability #29 ranked city in Saskatchewan#762 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 97% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Balgonie

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Balgonie transportation information

      Statistic Balgonie Saskatchewan National
      Workers who drive to work60.8%45.1%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.4%3.3%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.9%1.9%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.1%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk1.4%3.3%3.2%
      Source: The Balgonie, SK data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.