Nanaimo 74 Excellent
Nanaimo Livability #40 ranked city in British Columbia#205 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Nanaimo

PROS
  • Amenities

    A wealth of amenities, such as restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, parks and fitness facilities, are all conveniently located within walking distance.

  • Commute

    An elevated score in the commute category points to excellent public transit accessibility and shorter-than-average work commute times in this area.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Health & Safety

    Good air quality as well as nearby health facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, fire and police stations all contribute to a higher than average health and safety score.

CONS
  • Crime

    This area reports elevated crime rates per 100,000 individuals, potentially pointing some areas being unsafe for its residents. Stats are based on both property and violent crimes.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes collected feedback from local residents in the area through surveys and polls, and the results did not show a favorable view of things like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Nanaimo transportation information

      Statistic Nanaimo British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work38.7%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.1%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit2.0%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.9%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.3%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Nanaimo, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.