Livability Score

42
/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
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Birch Grove Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Birch Grove Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Birch Grove Fire Hall
Community Centre
Birch Grove Fire Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Port Marien Place
Park
Dominion #21 Colliery Birch Grove Park
Park
Dominion #21 Colliery Birch Grove Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Black Brook.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Black Brook 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

Black Brook crime rates are 3,666 per 100k, which is 13% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,608 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
1,058 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment F

The median income in Black Brook is $60,000 - which is 16% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$60,000
F
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
C-
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health F

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

Black Brook 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 Black Brook graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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Black Brook Area Facts

  • Black Brook has a Livability Score of 42/100, which is considered poor
  • Black Brook crime rates are 8% higher than the Cape Breton average
  • Cost of living in Black Brook is 1% lower than the Cape Breton average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Port Marien Place
      Dominion #21 Colliery Birch Grove Park
      Dominion #21 Colliery Birch Grove Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Black Brook? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Black Brook.
      Drive to Work
      22%

      18% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Black Brook 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