Livability Score

59
/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 (4) F
Serious Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bru-Go's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Rusticana Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
The Loft Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Malahat Skywalk
Attraction
Food and Drink (7) F
Thrifty Foods Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Mill Bay Pizza
Fast Food
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
A&W
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Mill Bay Community League Hall
Community Centre
O.U.R. Ecovillage
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (40) F
Memory Lane Trail
Park
Inlet Drive Beach Access
Park
Hidden Estates Park
Park
Sentinel Trail
Park
Rozon Road Trail
Park
Rat Lake Trail
Park
George Patterson Park
Park
Huckleberry Park
Park
Bakerview Road Beach Access
Park
Shorewood Road Beach Access
Park
Millsprings Park
Park
Mill Bay Wharf
Park
Deloume Park East
Park
Deloume Connector Trail
Park
Deloume Park West
Park
Deloume Park
Park
Deloume Trail
Park
Mill Bay Marina Boardwalk Park
Park
Mill Bay Boat Launch
Park
Mill Bay Traffic Island
Park
Hollings Creek Park
Park
Fern Ridge Park
Park
Whiskey Point Beach Access
Park
Barry Road Walkway
Park
Briarwood Park
Park
Shops (15) F
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Discount Store
Bayside Goods
Clothing
Mill Bay Paint & Hardware
Home Improvement
Patryka Designs
Clothing
Bare Essentials
Clothing
Lucky Paws Pet Supply
Pets
Jada Hairstylists
Hairdresser
Eye Design Optometry
Optician
Bare Essentials Specialty Lingerie
Clothing
Wear It's At Boutique
Clothing
Laughing Llama II
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Cowichan Valley A.
Public Transit Stops (32)
Stops & Stations F
Mill Bay at Ferry (NB)
Bus Stop
Huckleberry at Noowick (NB)
Bus Stop
Huckleberry at Frayne (NB)
Bus Stop
Mill Bay at Frayne (SB)
Bus Stop
Lodgepole at Frayne (SB)
Bus Stop
Lodgepole at Frayne (NB)
Bus Stop
Mill Bay at Bay (SB)
Bus Stop
Mill Bay at Handy (SB)
Bus Stop
Deloume at Lodge Pole Rd (EB)
Bus Stop
Deloume at Lodgepole (SB)
Bus Stop
Deloume Rd at Barry (NB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd at Trans Canada Hwy (EB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay at Cameron-Taggart (NB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay at Trans Canada (WB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay at Cameron-Taggart (SB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay at Briarwood (WB)
Bus Stop
Bourban at Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay (EB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay at Barry (EB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake Mill Bay at Bourban (WB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay at Brulette (WB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd at Deloume (EB)
Bus Stop
West Saanich at Lawrence
Bus Stop
West Saanich at Lawrence
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake Mill Bay at Deloume (WB)
Bus Stop
Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay at Wilkinson (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Cowichan Valley A is 100/100 - which is 19% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime C+

Cowichan Valley A crime rates are 4,314 per 100k, which is 29% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
3,514 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
800 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A-

The median income in Cowichan Valley A is $94,660 - which is 10% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$94,660 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Mill Bay Dental Clinic
Dentist
Mill Bay Fire-Rescue Hall No. 1
Fire Station
Mill Bay Medical Centre
Doctor
Mill Bay Dental Health and Implant Centre
Dentist
Island Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Malahat Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Station 137
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Cowichan Valley A home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a B
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A B-
Home Affordability
N/A A-
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schools C

The Cowichan Valley A graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (2) F
George Bonner Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Brentwood College
Frances Kelsey Secondary
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ratings C

Cowichan Valley A has an overall rating of 63% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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Cowichan Valley A Area Facts

  • Cowichan Valley A has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Cowichan Valley A crime rates are 29% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Cowichan Valley A is 19% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cowichan Valley A? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Memory Lane Trail
      Inlet Drive Beach Access
      Hidden Estates Park
      Sentinel Trail
      Rozon Road Trail
      Rat Lake Trail
      George Patterson Park
      Huckleberry Park

      Entertainment

      The Loft Art Gallery
      Malahat Skywalk

      Food & Drink

      Thrifty Foods Liquor
      Subway
      Mill Bay Pizza
      BC Liquor Store
      A&W
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cowichan Valley A? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Cowichan Valley A.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cowichan Valley A? The cost of living in Cowichan Valley A is 100/100 - which is 19% lower than British Columbia.
      Cowichan Valley A
      100

      same as average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cowichan Valley A? Cowichan Valley A crime rates are 4,314, which are 29% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      4,314 per 100k people

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Cowichan Valley A? The median income in Cowichan Valley A is $94,660 which is 10% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $94,66015% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      55%15% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      48% lower than the CDN average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Island Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Mill Bay Medical Centre

      A+ Housing

      What are Cowichan Valley A home prices? Cowichan Valley A home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      17% higher than the CDN average

      C Cowichan Valley A Schools

      Does Cowichan Valley A have good schools? The Cowichan Valley A graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      25%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      57%

      13% lower than the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Cowichan Valley A a good place to live? Cowichan Valley A has an overall rating of 63% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      2 total surveys

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