Vulcan 71 Excellent
Vulcan Livability #20 ranked city in Alberta#272 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Vulcan

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • 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.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

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.

  • Commute

    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.

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      Vulcan transportation information

      Statistic Vulcan Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work31.9%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool2.4%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit0.9%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.9%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk4.9%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Vulcan, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.