Penticton 68 Good
Penticton Livability #75 ranked city in British Columbia#353 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 98% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Penticton

PROS
  • 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.

  • Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • 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.

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      Penticton transportation information

      Statistic Penticton British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work38.3%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.6%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.9%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.4%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk6.2%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Penticton, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.