Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.
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.
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.
Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.
A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.
Statistic | Riverview | New Brunswick | National |
Workers who drive to work | 44.3% | 43.0% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 6.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 1.0% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 1.9% | 2.5% | 3.2% |