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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Statistic | Colwood | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 46.8% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.9% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 4.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 1.8% | 3.8% | 3.2% |