High scores in the commute category could indicate that this area offers short commute times to work and readily available public transportation options.
The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.
It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.
High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.
Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.
Statistic | Kamloops | British Columbia | National |
Workers who drive to work | 45.6% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 3.8% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 2.4% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 3.3% | 3.8% | 3.2% |