Livability Score

62
/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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Old Warehouse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Cumberland County Museum & Archives
Museum
King Pin Bowling
Bowling Alley
Cineplex Cinemas Amherst
Cinema
Food and Drink (11) F
Greco Pizza
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Teazer's Pub & Eatery
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Dooly's
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Elm Tree Tavern
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Burbine's Gym
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Atlantic SuperStore
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Co-op
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Christie Park
Park
McDonald's Rotary Park
Playground
Lion's Park
Park
Curry Park
Park
Dickey Park
Park
Victoria Square
Park
Amherst Rotary Park
Park
Strawberry Fields
Park
Shops (20) A-
Tim's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Ken's Grocery's
Convenience Store
The Bicycle Specialist
Bicycle
Bargain Bennies Furniture & Appliances
Furniture
Kent Building Supplies
Home Improvement
Dollarama
Discount Store
Select Convenience
Convenience Store
Vogue Optical
Optician
Needs
Convenience Store
30 Church
Clothing
Mrs. Pugsley's Emporium
Gift Shop
Circle K
Convenience Store
Amherst Shopping Centre
Mall
Moneys Worth Stores
Home Improvement
Dayle's Dept. Store
Department Store
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Guy's Frenchys
Clothing
The Brick
Furniture
Home Hardware Building Centre
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Amherst.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Amherst
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Amherst is 81/100 - which is 11% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Amherst crime rates are 10,717 per 100k, which is 154% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
7,625 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
3,092 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Amherst is $56,635 - which is 21% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$56,635 F
Unemployment Rate
5.2% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Amherst Fire Department
Fire Station
EHS Paramedic Base
Ambulance Station
Amherst Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Amherst Police Station
Police
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Police
Cumberland Regionial Health Care Centre
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Amherst home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A B-
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools F

The Amherst graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (2) F
West Highlands Elementary School
Spring Street Academy
Cumberland North Academy
High Schools (1) F
Amherst Regional High
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ratings C

Amherst has an overall rating of 63% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes C
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Amherst? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Christie Park
      McDonald's Rotary Park
      Lion's Park
      Curry Park
      Dickey Park
      Victoria Square
      Amherst Rotary Park
      Strawberry Fields

      Entertainment

      Cumberland County Museum & Archives
      King Pin Bowling
      Cineplex Cinemas Amherst

      Food & Drink

      Greco Pizza
      KFC
      Wendy's
      NSLC
      Teazer's Pub & Eatery
      Subway
      Dooly's
      Dairy Queen

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Amherst? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Amherst.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      equal to the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Amherst? The cost of living in Amherst is 81/100 - which is 11% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Amherst
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Nova Scotia
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Amherst? Amherst crime rates are 10,717, which are 154% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      10,717 per 100k people

      154% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      154% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Amherst? The median income in Amherst is $56,635 which is 21% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $56,63531% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      59%8% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Amherst Pharmasave

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Amherst home prices? Amherst home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $93456% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      F Amherst Schools

      Does Amherst have good schools? The Amherst graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      14%

      45% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Amherst a good place to live? Amherst has an overall rating of 63% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      4 total surveys

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