Livability Score

44
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Sydney Mines Fossil Centre
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
The Blue Mist
Bar
Winnies Wagon
Fast Food
Udder Delight Icecream Caboose
Fast Food
A&K Lick-a-chick
Fast Food
A&K Lick-a-treat
Fast Food
Princess Pizza
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Groceries (0) F
Celtic Country Market
Grocery Store
Foodland
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Florence Ballfields
Park
Shops (0) F
Needs
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Alder Point.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Alder Point is 81/100 - which is 12% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C

Alder Point crime rates are 3,466 per 100k, which is 18% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,466 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
1,000 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment D-

The median income in Alder Point is $67,032 - which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$67,032
F
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A-

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

The Alder Point graduation rate is 65% - which is 21% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
65%
F
Elementary Schools (0) F
Bras d'Or Elementary School
Dr. T. L. Sullivan School
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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Alder Point Area Facts

  • Alder Point has a Livability Score of 44/100, which is considered poor
  • Alder Point crime rates are 2% higher than the Cape Breton average
  • Cost of living in Alder Point is 1% lower than the Cape Breton average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Alder Point? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Florence Ballfields

      Entertainment

      Sydney Mines Fossil Centre

      Food & Drink

      The Blue Mist
      Winnies Wagon
      Udder Delight Icecream Caboose
      A&K Lick-a-chick
      A&K Lick-a-treat
      Princess Pizza
      NSLC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Alder Point? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Alder Point.
      Drive to Work
      32%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      New Waterford Consolidated Hospital
      Glace Bay Health Care Facility
      Cape Breton Regional Hospital
      Harbour View Hospital
      Northside General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Pollett Drug Store
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Medical Hall Pharmasave

      Doctors