Gatineau 90 Exceptional
Gatineau Livability #24 ranked city in Quebec#31 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Gatineau

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.

  • 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.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Nothing Found

    There are no cons identified for this area, as none of the categories received a poor score.

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      Gatineau transportation information

      Statistic Gatineau Quebec National
      Workers who drive to work42.5%41.4%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.6%2.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit9.8%8.1%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.4%0.9%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.7%3.3%3.2%
      Source: The Gatineau, QC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.