High River 75 Excellent
High River Livability #16 ranked city in Alberta#191 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in High River

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

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      High River transportation information

      Statistic High River Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work44.7%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.8%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.4%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.9%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.4%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The High River, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.