Commute
High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.
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.
Health & Safety
A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.
Schools
High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.
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.
Cost Of Living
Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.
Housing
With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.
| Statistic | Burnaby | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 32.8% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.4% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 16.8% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 2.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |