Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.
According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
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.
Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.
Statistic | Summerland | British Columbia | National |
Workers who drive to work | 40.3% | 38.3% | 40.0% |
Workers who carpool | 2.5% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
Workers who walk | 2.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |