Peterborough 81 Exceptional
Peterborough Livability #26 ranked city in Ontario#110 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Peterborough

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.

  • 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
  • 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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      Peterborough transportation information

      Statistic Peterborough Ontario National
      Workers who drive to work36.5%37.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.8%3.2%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit3.0%8.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.2%0.7%0.8%
      Workers who walk4.4%2.9%3.2%
      Source: The Peterborough, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.