Burlington Lands No. 5 Spot in Best Places to Live in Canada: MovingWaldo Study
Burlington's done it again! A study from MovingWaldo named the City of Burlington the fifth best place to live in Canada.
The 2024 "Best Places to Live in Canada with the Best Quality of Life" report from MovingWaldo looked at what makes a city not only livable, but desirable -- evaluating towns and cities across Canada on three main factors: safety, affordability, and quality of life.
Safety was gauged using the Crime Severity Index from Statistics Canada's 2022 records, while Affordability was assessed through the latest housing and rental costs from Realtor.ca and Zumper. Quality of life was assessed through feedback from residents on job opportunities, education, health care, public transportation, and the availability of recreational facilities.Congratulations to Wellington County, Ont. (No. 1), Oak Bay, B.C. (No. 2), LaSalle, Ont. (No. 3), Levis, Que. (No. 4), and Edmundston, N.B. (No. 6) who rounded out the Top 6.
Burlington was described as follows:
Crime Severity Index: 31.04
Average 1-bed apt rent: $1,834
Average property buying cost: $861,528
Burlington, Ontario is the perfect blend of a small town with big-city amenities as it is located halfway between Toronto and Niagara Falls. The waterfront city is assuredly one of the best places to live in Canada with a crime severity index as low as 31.04 and a crime rate lower than the average.
Located in the Greater Toronto Area, Burlington is an excellent choice if you’re seeking professional opportunities. Many locals have noted Burlington’s quality, multiple amenities and welcoming community, making it easy for anyone to integrate. Residents can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking the famous Niagara Escarpment or taking a walk along the Waterfront Trail on the shore of Lake Ontario.
As of November 2023, the average property price is $861,528, and the cost of renting a 1-bedroom apartment is around $1,834.
Think the best places to live in Canada are major cities? Think again. A recent study from MovingWaldo reveals that some of the most appealing cities to call home in Canada are far from big urban centres. A smaller Quebec town even secured its spot among the top five, challenging big city dominance in defining quality of life.