Livability Score

80
/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 (0) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe Beans
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Little Bitty
Coffee Shop
English & Miller
Coffee Shop
Casa cappuccino
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Radio Café
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cal's Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Marty's Coffee Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Splash ON
Water Park
Scoops & Cones
Attraction
Five Points Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ascent Lounge
Nightclub
Meridian Place
Theatre Arts
Heritage Park splash pad
Water Park
The Ranch
Nightclub
Camphill Store
Art Gallery
Camphill Store
Theatre Arts
Queens Nightclub
Nightclub
The Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum
Museum
MacLaren Art Centre
Theatre Arts
Bowlerama
Bowling Alley
Misty's Cafe
Nightclub
Cineplex Cinemas North Barrie
Cinema
Talk Is Free Theather
Theatre Arts
Galaxy Cinemas Barrie
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) A+
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Centennial Beach Concession
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Papa Joe's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Pizza Nova
Fast Food
Scoops & Cones
Sweets
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Patty Hut
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
British Arms
Bar
Grilled Cheese Social Eatery
Fast Food
Donaleigh’s
Bar
Swirleez Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Coco's Burger
Fast Food
McReilly's Public House
Bar
Queens Hometown Bar
Bar
The WORKS Craft Burgers & Beer
Fast Food
Ripe Juicery
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Southshore Community Center
Community Centre
Barrie Native Friendship Center
Community Centre
Knights of Columbus Hall
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Parkview Community Centre
Community Centre
World Gym
Gym
Crossfit ERT
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Modo Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
European Food Center
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Olive Oil Co. Inc.
Health Food
Sigrid's Cafe & Fine Bakery Ltd
Bakery
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Centra Food Market
Grocery Store
Nature's Best
Health Food
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Metro
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
The Sweet Oven
Bakery
Goodness Me
Health Food
COBS Bread
Bakery
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Sugar City Cupcakes
Bakery
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Brock Park
Park
Centennial Park Playground
Playground
Centennial Park
Park
Donald Street Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Sam Cancilla Park
Park
Allandale Station Park
Park
John Edwin Coupe Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Greenfield Park
Park
Oates Park
Park
Sunnidale Dog Off Leash Recreation Area
Park
Berczy Park Playground
Playground
Kempenfelt Park
Park
Minets Point Park
Park
Sunnidale Park
Park
St Vincent Park
Park
Assikinack Park
Park
Archie Goodall Park
Park
Lampman Park
Park
Willoughby Park
Park
Pringle Park
Park
Riverwood Park
Park
Victoria Woods Park
Park
Huronia Park
Park
Shops (0) A+
Barrie By the Bay
Mall
Unicuts
Hairdresser
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Pick Me Up Flowers
Florist
Nancy's Nails
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Beaute Vital International
Beauty
Mac's
Convenience Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Flowers and Pine World
Florist
Barrie Master Convenience
Convenience Store
Galaxy Nails & Tanning
Beauty
Dollarama
Discount Store
Easyhome
Furniture
Pet Valu
Pets
Rivendell Books
Books
Rental City
Furniture
Elite Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Jah Jahz Urban Flex
Clothing
Summer House
Furniture
ZuZu Fashion Botique
Clothing
Bayfield News Convenience
Convenience Store
Joshua's Greenery
Florist
HeadQuarters Salon & Barbering
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Lions Gate (A+)

2. Little Lake Estates (A+)

3. Osprey Ridge (A+)

4. Sanford (A+)

5. Brock Park Historic District (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Sanford.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
John Street
Bus Stop
John Street
Bus Stop
Brock Street
Bus Stop
Brock Street
Bus Stop
Victoria Street
Bus Stop
Victoria Street
Bus Stop
John Street
Bus Stop
Brock Street
Bus Stop
John Street
Bus Stop
Brock Street
Bus Stop
Victoria Street
Bus Stop
Vespra Street
Bus Stop
Simcoe Street
Bus Stop
Barrie By the Bay Plaza
Bus Stop
George Street
Bus Stop
Allandale Plat. 10
Bus Stop
Essa at Allandale GO
Bus Stop
Allandale Plat. 2
Bus Stop
Allandale Plat. 3
Bus Stop
Allandale Plat. 4
Bus Stop
Anne at Dunlop
Bus Stop
Allandale Plat. 5
Bus Stop
Allandale Plat. 6
Bus Stop
Frances Street
Bus Stop
Boys Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.0% C-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. City Center (A+)

2. West Village Historic District (A+)

3. Allandale (A+)

4. Queen's Park (A+)

5. Georgian Drive (A+)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Sanford is 90/100 - which is 20% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Timberwalk (A+)

2. Bayfield (A+)

3. West Village Historic District (A-)

4. Sanford (A-)

5. Queen's Park (B+)

crime D

Sanford crime rates are 4,546 per 100k, which is 47% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
3,379 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
1,167 crimes per 100k D
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Wildwood Estates (A+)

2. Princeton Woods (A+)

3. Little Lake Estates (A+)

4. Forest Hill - Ardagh Bluffs (A)

5. Prince William Gate (A)

employment D

The median income in Sanford is $55,735 - which is 36% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$55,735 F
Unemployment Rate
5.0% C
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Lakewynd Innis Shores (A+)

2. Maple Ridge (A+)

3. Country Club Estates (A+)

4. Forest Hill Estates (A+)

5. Maple Woodlands (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Barrie Fire and Emergency Service Headquarters
Fire Station
Orthodontics at the Wireworks
Dentist
Huronia Maxillofacial Radiology (X-Ray Clinic)
Clinic
Simcoe County Addiction & Mental Health Service (Mental health clinic)
Clinic
Dr. MacColl Orthodontist
Dentist
Barrie Denture Clinic
Dentist
City Centre Walk-In Medical Clinic
Clinic
Barrie & Community Family Health
Clinic
Barrie Police
Police
Dr. Max Neiman & Associates
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Wellington Walk-in Clinic
Clinic
Passport Health Barrie Travel Clinic
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Barrie Family Medicine Clinics
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Barrie Dental
Dentist
Lakeview Surgery Centre
Clinic
Walking Mobility Clinics
Clinic
Simcoe Bay Reflexology Clinic
Clinic
Dr. Stacie Weber's Cosmetic & Facial Rejuvenation Clinic
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
OPP
Police
OPP
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Ardagh (A+)

2. Forest Hill Estates (A+)

3. Timberwalk (A+)

4. 400 North (A-)

5. Allandale (A-)

housing A+

Sanford home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A+
Home Affordability
N/A A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lakewynd Innis Shores (A+)

2. Country Club Estates (A+)

3. Maple Ridge (A+)

4. Forest Hill Estates (A+)

5. Maple Woodlands (A+)

schools B-

The Sanford graduation rate is 78% - which is 7% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
78% D
Elementary Schools (0) F
Morton House
St John Vianney Separate School
Hillcrest Public School
Allandale Heights Public School
St Marys - Barrie Separate School
Portage View Public School
Kinark Child and Family Services
Oakley Park Public School
Assikinack Public School
Codrington Public School
Andrew Hunter Elementary School
Ferndale Woods Elementary School
St Catherine of Siena School
Cundles Heights Public School
Kinark Child & Family Services: Cundles
Steele Street Public School
Maple Grove Public School
Emma King Elementary School
St Monicas Separate School
Terry Fox Elementary School
Ardagh Bluffs Public School
West Bayfield Elementary School
The Good Shepherd Catholic School
Simcoe Muskoka CDSB Summer School
Willow Landing Elementary School
High Schools (0) A+
Kinark Transitions - Nottawasaga Pines
Innisdale Secondary School
ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance
Barrie North Collegiate Institute
Simcoe Muskoka Continuing Education Catholic School
St Joseph's Separate School
Eastview Secondary School
St Joan of Arc High School
RVH Mental Health Transitions Program
Simcoe Shores Secondary School
St Peter's Secondary School
École secondaire Roméo Dallaire
Bear Creek Secondary School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Osprey Ridge (A+)

2. The Grove Historic District (A+)

3. Little Lake Estates (A+)

4. Queens Park Historic District (A+)

5. Livingstone Heights (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Innis Shore (A+)

2. Grove East (A+)

3. Codrington (A+)

4. East Bayfield (A+)

5. Ardagh (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Brock Park
      Centennial Park Playground
      Centennial Park
      Donald Street Park
      Heritage Park
      Sam Cancilla Park
      Allandale Station Park
      John Edwin Coupe Park

      Entertainment

      Splash ON
      Scoops & Cones
      Five Points Theatre
      Ascent Lounge
      Meridian Place
      Heritage Park splash pad
      The Ranch
      Camphill Store

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Centennial Beach Concession
      The Beer Store
      Papa Joe's
      Subway
      Popeyes
      Pizza Nova
      Scoops & Cones

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sanford? Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Sanford.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sanford? The cost of living in Sanford is 90/100 - which is 20% lower than Ontario.
      Sanford
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Barrie
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sanford? Sanford crime rates are 4,546, which are 47% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      4,546 per 100k people

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Sanford? The median income in Sanford is $55,735 which is 36% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $55,73532% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      68%7% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      22% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Sanford a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Pharmasave
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Huronia Urgent Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Sanford home prices? Sanford home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      36%

      46% lower than the CDN average

      B- Sanford Schools

      Does Sanford have good schools? The Sanford graduation rate is 78% - which is 7% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      8%

      66% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Sanford a good place to live? Sanford has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
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      0 total surveys

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