Sooke 72 Excellent
Sooke Livability #50 ranked city in British Columbia#246 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Sooke

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Sooke transportation information

      Statistic Sooke British Columbia National
      Workers who drive to work43.8%38.3%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.9%3.0%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit5.6%7.4%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.7%1.4%0.8%
      Workers who walk2.5%3.8%3.2%
      Source: The Sooke, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.