Elk Point 55 Below average
Elk Point Livability #215 ranked city in Alberta#2,283 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 92% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Elk Point

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Elk Point transportation information

      Statistic Elk Point Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work58.3%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.3%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk8.1%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Elk Point, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.