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.
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.
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.
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.
| Statistic | Cowichan Valley A | British Columbia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 35.8% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 1.7% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 1.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |