Port Coquitlam 80 Exceptional
Port Coquitlam Livability #14 ranked city in British Columbia#121 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Port Coquitlam

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.

  • Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • 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.

  • 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
  • Cost Of Living

    Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.

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      Port Coquitlam transportation information

      Statistic Port Coquitlam British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work47.1%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.3%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit7.7%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.6%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk1.8%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Port Coquitlam, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.