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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Statistic | Consort | Alberta | National |
Workers who drive to work | 51.1% | 46.9% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 4.8% | 2.8% | 3.2% |