Livability Score

93
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (18) B
Entertainment (2) F
Food and Drink (115) A+
Fitness (13) B
Groceries (26) A+
Parks (232) A+
Shops (183) A+
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Ajax.
Public Transit Stops (107)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.4%
B
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Ajax is 100/100 - which is 11% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime B+

Ajax crime rates are 2,615 per 100k, which is 15% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,944 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
671 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Ajax is $110,972 - which is 27% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$110,972
A-
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
C-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (51)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Ajax home prices are $947,397 - which is 15% higher than Ontario
Home Price
$947,397
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
44%
A-
Home Affordability
8.5x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A

The Ajax graduation rate is 86% - which is 3% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
69%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (41) A+
High Schools (8) D-
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ratings A+

Ajax has an overall rating of 92% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes
B
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Move here to live a better life 5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 25, 2022) I've moved here a year ago and it exactly what my family needed. Great schools. Great people.

My favourite part of the multi-culturism in the town.
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Amazing place to live 5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 25, 2022) I've just moved here and it's exactly what my family needed. There are parks and paths, close to the water allows me to live my best life. ...Read More Read Less
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      Ajax, ON

      Named after WWII Royal Navy cruiser HMS Ajax, Ajax sits to the east of Downtown Toronto and is considered to be part of the GTA. Still, it is its own city with its own charm, which includes the longest undeveloped waterfront in the region. In the past, Ajax was just a small town that was built around a shell plant, but today it has grown into a large area that is home to over 100,000 people. It has had rapid growth in terms of housing developments and recreational areas, attracting more and more residents every year.

      Ajax has recently become extremely multicultural, making it a great place to live. As well, because of its recent growth, the city has developed more schools to accommodate the new residents. It is also very accessible in terms of transportation, with Highway 401 cutting through it and the Go train connecting it to downtown Toronto. As a result, it is a great place for commuters, as the ‘big smoke’ is easy to get to. There are also 12 bus routes that travel through the city, though many residents do still rely on a car to get around Ajax.

      There are nearly 30 different communities within Ajax, with Audley and Salem Heights being the most expensive neighbourhoods to live in. Pickering Beach is quite an affluent area, with houses here being lined along the waterfront. Still, the downtown area is the trendiest area to live in and where a lot of the new developments are located. This is true in terms of both residences and businesses, as well as entertainment. The Pickering Village community is the next up and coming neighbourhood and is also a great area to go for a gourmet meal or to shop for one-of-a-kind items.

      Some may think that Ajax is a boring place to live, but quite the opposite. Ajax boats a lot of fun things to see and do around the city. There are over 90 kilometres of cycling trails in and around the city, over 70 kilometres of pathways to walk along and the spectacular Ajax Waterfront to explore. On top of that, there is also the St. Francis Centre for the arts, the Ajax Community Theatre and the Ajax Downs. Ajax is also home to four golf courses, the Greenwood Conservation Area and the 1 million square foot Durham Centre.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ajax? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Denis O'Connor Park
      Miles Park
      Ajax Arbor Park
      Ajax Lexington Park
      Ajax Turnerberry Parkette
      St. Patrick Park
      Hermitage Park
      Ajax Porte Rd Parkette

      Entertainment

      Cineplex Odeon Ajax Cinemas
      St. Francis Centre
      Cineplex Cinemas Pickering

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Ritz Caribbean
      LCBO
      Purdys Chocolatier
      Purple Bubble
      Fionn MacCool's
      Sunrise Caribbean Restaurant
      Emperor Casual Dining & Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ajax? Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Ajax.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      equal to the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ajax a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lakeridge Health - Ajax Pickering Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Discovery Bay Pharmacy
      Rexall
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Health Rite Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Guardian
      I.D.A.

      Doctors

      Westney heights medical center
      Harwood Medical Centre
      Oxford Imaging
      Ajax Harwood Clinic
      Skin Vitality Medical Clinic
      Appletree Medical Centre
      North Ajax Medical Centre
      Sight N' Steps