Esquimalt 81 Exceptional
Esquimalt Livability #12 ranked city in British Columbia#113 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Esquimalt

PROS
  • Amenities

    The area boasts an ample array of local amenities, such as restaurants, entertainment options, grocery stores and parks, all conveniently located within walking distance.

  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • 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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      Esquimalt transportation information

      Statistic Esquimalt British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work33.9%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.7%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit8.7%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle5.1%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk6.2%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Esquimalt, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.