When you plan your move you first need to know the all of the pros and cons of Cambridge Ontario Neighbourhoods. However, once you factor in all of your personal lifestyle preferences the research gets hard. That's why we've created this helpful guide to finding the right neighbourhood for you in the beautiful and prosperous city of Cambridge, Ontario.

The guide includes a quick quiz to see how your lifestyle, preferences, and daily needs factor into your Cambridge, Ontario Neighbourhood. To do this, we've included factors such as commute times, cost of living, cost of housing, public transportation, ammenities, and much more. That should to give you a clear picture of your ideal Cambridge neighbourhood. 

There's even a helpful amenities map we've created to give you a less metaphorical picture of the city.

Whether you take our quiz to find your perfect Cambridge neighbourhood or you read through our helpful insights, I'm sure you'll get one step closer to making your Cambridge dreams a reality. Once you're finished give us a call or send us an email to ask us about anything you've read here today.

Transportation Pros and Cons of Cambridge Ontario Neighbourhoods 

To find your perfect Cambridge neighbourhood start your search with transportation in mind. If you're planning on moving cities and haven't factored in commutes, transit accessibility, and walking distance to critical amenities then it's time to start over. This is in part because your ability to get around will impact the other factors in in your decision to choose a neighbourhood.

Not only that but quality of life and happiness have been directly correlated with the time you spend in transit per day. To help minimize those risks we've broken down the 5 major regions in Cambridge with their average walking score, transit score, and drive times to Toronto and Kitchener, two major commuter regions for Cambridge locals.

East Galt Transportation

• The highest walking score in Cambridge - 40
• Average transit score - 34
• Longest average commute times to Toronto (78 min) and Kitchener (31 min)

Hespeler Transportation

• The lowest walking score in Cambridge - 18
• Average transit score - 34
• Good commute to Toronto (72 min), Shortest average commute time to Kitchener (21 min)

North Galt Transportation

• Average walking score - 35
• Average transit score - 35
• Shortest average commute time to Toronto (69 min), Average commute time to Kitchener (27 min)

Preston Transportation

• Low walking score - 27
• Highest transit score - 40
• Good commute to Toronto (70 min), Average commute time to Kitchener (27 min)

West Galt Transportation

• Average walking score - 33
• Lowest transit score in Cambridge - 40
• Longer commute time to Toronto (75 min), Average commute time to Kitchener (27 min)

House Pricing and Cost of Living Pros and Cons of Cambridge Ontario Neighbourhoods

Obviously, house prices and cost of living need to be considered near the top of the list. Each region has its pros and cons depending on the size and type of house you're looking for. For example, North Galt's townhouses and semi detached are some of the most expensive in Cambridge but it's detached homes are some of the least expensive. That's due to an array of factors such as subregional diversity and supply and demand. If you have questions about the pricing distribution in Cambridge feel free to give us a call.

East Galt Costs

• Detached Pricing Average - Lowest in Cambridge ($576,958)
• Semi-Detached Pricing Average - Lowest in Cambridge ($441,500)
• Townhouse/Linked Pricing Average - Lowest in Cambridge ($481,400)
• Condo Pricing - Second lowest in Cambridge ($354,650)
• Cost of Living - 9% lower than Canadian Average

Hespeler Costs

• Detached Pricing Average - Second highest in Cambridge ($674,379)
• Semi-Detached Pricing Average - Second highest in Cambridge ($512,125)
• Townhouse/Linked Pricing Average - Second highest in Cambridge ($499,580)
• Condo Pricing - Lowest in Cambridge but not readily available ($324,150)
• Cost of Living - 5% lower than Canadian Average

North Galt Costs

• Detached Pricing Average - Second Lowest in Cambridge ($631,800)
• Semi-Detached Pricing Average - Highest in Cambridge ($517,442)
• Townhouse/Linked Pricing Average - Highest in Cambridge ($505,813)
• Condo Pricing- Second highest in Cambridge ($391,250)
• Cost of Living - 6% lower than Canadian Average

Preston Costs

• Detached Pricing Average - Average for Cambridge ($635,900)
• Semi-Detached Pricing Average - Average for Cambridge ($455,950)
• Townhouse/Linked Pricing Average - Second Lowest in Cambridge ($486,913)
• Condo Pricing - Average for Cambridge ($371,339)
• Cost of Living - 9% lower than Canadian Average

West Galt Costs

• Detached Pricing Average - Highest in Cambridge ($709,414)
• Semi-Detached Pricing Average - Second lowest in Cambridge ($448,625)
• Townhouse/Linked Pricing Average - Average Cambridge ($490,190)
• Condo Pricing - Highest in Cambridge ($484,750)
• Cost of Living - 9% lower than Canadian Average

Amenities Pros and Cons of Cambridge Ontario Neighbourhoods 

We mapped the most popular amenities in Cambridge and factored their locations into our quiz. This allows us to really narrow down which neighbourhood's pros and cons fit best with your day to day life. If you want to walk to the bank everyday, get to the golf course after work, the gym before work, and the ski hill on weekends I'm sure we can find something to make that easy on you.

Cambridge Amenities Map

Here are some of the amenities that may factor into your quiz results.

Expert Insights

You can learn a lot about Cambridge online but nothing compares to real local knowledge. Luckily, the Oh Hi Guys realty team have been living and working in Kitchener for decades. This gives them the exclusive insight to not only find the perfect neighbourhood for you but pinpoint the perfect intersection, street, and home.

We invite you to take our quiz and then get in touch to go over your results. Learn more about the original Oh Hi guys themselves, Scott Robert and Shawn McPhail at their personal pages.

For more details and resources about Cambridge neighbourhoods you can check out some of the resources created by our brokerage TrilliumWest.