Livability Score

81
/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) B
Ori Foods
Coffee Shop
Two if By Sea
Coffee Shop
Ma Belle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe 98
Coffee Shop
New Scotland Yard Emporium
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe Marco Polo
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Creative Cup Cafe
Coffee Shop
Suda Table
Coffee Shop
Julien’s Bakery and Café
Coffee Shop
The Hydrostone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Espresso 46
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Almonack
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Alter Egos
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Nook
Coffee Shop
Superstar KTV
Coffee Shop
Kam-moon
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
The Sawmill Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Canadian Military Museum
Museum
Evergreen House
Museum
Peace Park Pavillion
Museum
Naval Museum of Halifax
Museum
Seawalk Stage
Theatre Arts
14 Bells
Art Gallery
Bus Stop Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Museum
Canada 150 sign
Attraction
Hermes Gallery
Art Gallery
Salty's
Attraction
Open Mic House
Theatre Arts
Artists' Quarter
Theatre Arts
Leaf Music Inc.
Theatre Arts
Lighthouse Gallery
Art Gallery
The Puffin Gallery
Art Gallery
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery
Scotiabank Centre
Stadium
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Museum
Lighthouse Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Museum
CSS Acadia
Attraction
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Museum
Art Zone Gallery
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) A-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Downtown Pizza
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Nova Scotia Liquor Commission
Alcohol
El Este Tacos
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Fran's Fish n' Chips
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Revana Pizza
Fast Food
Celtic Corner Public House
Bar
Whiskey's Lounge
Bar
The New Landing
Bar
Stagger's
Bar
New Scotland Brewing
Bar
Villa Madina
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
New York Fries
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Manchu Wok
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Jugo Juice
Fast Food
Fitness (0) C-
Findlay Community Centre
Community Centre
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31
Community Centre
St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
Fleet Fitness and Sports Center
Gym
North Woodside Community Centre
Community Centre
Push Fitness
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Italian Canadian Cultural Association
Community Centre
Dawson Print Shop
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
World Trade Convention Centre
Community Centre
Barrington Body Works
Gym
Citadel Community Centre
Community Centre
GetAir
Gym
Olympic Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Nova Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club
Community Centre
Mission to Seafarers
Community Centre
Alta Gymnastics Centre
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Gouthro's No Frills
Grocery Store
Bagel Montreal Style
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Union Mart
Grocery Store
Vessel Meats
Butcher
Health Nutz
Health Food
Atlantic SuperStore -Braemar
Grocery Store
Lemonade General Store
Grocery Store
Delectable Desserts
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Getaway Farm
Butcher
JJ Mart
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Brothers Meats & Delicatessen
Butcher
Fancy Lebanese Bakery
Bakery
Mid-East Food Centre
Grocery Store
LF Bakery
Bakery
Local Source Market
Grocery Store
Little Eden
Bakery
Italian Market
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Arthur's Urban Market
Grocery Store
M&Y 中国城市
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Green Road Park
Park
Dartmouth High School Park
Park
Bicentennial School Park
Park
Bicentennial School Park
Park
Dartmouth Common
Park
Northbrook Park
Park
Wyse Road Parkette
Park
Lawnsdale Drive Park
Park
Oakwood Park
Park
Henry Findlay Park
Park
Sullivan's Pond Park
Park
Pine Street Park
Park
Limardo Drive Park
Park
Lions Beach Park
Park
Birch Cove Park
Park
Dartmouth Common Playground
Playground
Dartmouth Common Playground
Playground
Victoria Park Playground
Playground
Victoria Park
Park
Leighton Dillman Park
Park
Pinecrest Park
Park
Crichton Park School
Park
Sinnot Hill Park
Park
Findlay Community Centre Park
Park
Findlay Community Centre Park Playground
Playground
Shops (0) A+
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dartmouth Shopping Centre
Mall
Galla Spa
Beauty
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Black Velvet Beauty Supplies
Beauty
Vacation Nails and Spa
Beauty
Easyhome
Electronics
Gravity Beauty Lounge
Beauty
On the Run
Convenience Store
Trust Hair Design
Hairdresser
Last Stop
Convenience Store
Allure Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
Janet's Flowers
Florist
Colours Esthetics
Beauty
The Bike Pedaler
Bicycle
Indulgence
Clothing
Winners
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Foot Locker
Shoes
Eastlink
Electronics
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Journeys
Shoes
Northern Reflections
Clothing
Jack & Jones
Clothing
Nails for You
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Beaufort Avenue South (A+)

2. Dartmouth Centre (A+)

3. Clayton Park West (A+)

4. Southdale (A+)

5. Crichton Park (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 17.2% take public transportation in Brightwood.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations A+
7197 - Victoria Rd Before Garden Dr
Bus Stop
8429 - Victoria Rd After Nantucket Ave
Bus Stop
8419 - Victoria Rd After Boland Rd
Bus Stop
8390 - Thistle St Opposite Beech St
Bus Stop
8385 - Thistle St After Maple St
Bus Stop
8383 - Thistle St After Beech St
Bus Stop
8387 - Thistle St Before Slayter St
Bus Stop
6303 - Boland Rd Before Victoria Rd
Bus Stop
8388 - Thistle St Before Mayflower St
Bus Stop
8428 - Victoria Rd Before Vanessa Dr
Bus Stop
8386 - Thistle St After Mayflower St
Bus Stop
8424 - Victoria Rd Before Frances St
Bus Stop
8580 - Woodland Ave After Clarke St
Bus Stop
8584 - Woodland Ave After Sheridan St
Bus Stop
8586 - Woodland Ave Before Frederick St
Bus Stop
8587 - Woodland Ave Before Slayter St
Bus Stop
8585 - Woodland Ave After Slayter St
Bus Stop
8583 - Woodland Ave After Pine Hill Rd
Bus Stop
8389 - Thistle St After Victoria Rd
Bus Stop
8393 - Thistle St Before Victoria Rd
Bus Stop
Bridge Terminal Bay 1 (7601)
Bus Stop
8384 - Thistle St After Chrichton Park Rd
Bus Stop
Bridge Terminal Bay 2 (7602)
Bus Stop
Bridge Terminal Bay 3 (7603)
Bus Stop
8391 - Thistle St Before Crichton Park Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
17.2% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Colby Village (A+)

2. Rockingham South (A+)

3. Timberlea (A+)

4. Willowdale (A+)

5. Portland Hills (A+)

cost of living B-

The cost of living in Brightwood is 89/100 - which is 3% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Moser River (A+)

2. Glenmore (A)

3. Higginsville (A)

4. Harrietsfield (A)

5. Marinette (A)

crime D+

Brightwood crime rates are 3,975 per 100k, which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,828 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
1,147 crimes per 100k D
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Beaufort Avenue South (A+)

2. Jubilee Road (A+)

3. Point Pleasant Park (A+)

4. Prince's Lodge (A+)

5. Quinpool Road (A+)

employment B+

The median income in Brightwood is $83,762 - which is 17% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$83,762 C-
Unemployment Rate
5.1% C
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Robie Street (A+)

2. Jubilee Road (A+)

3. West Porters Lake (A+)

4. Port Wallace (A+)

5. Oakfield (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
East Division Satellite Office
Police
IWK Health Centre Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Dartmouth
Clinic
Shopper's Drug Mart 166
Pharmacy
Northbrook Police Training Facility
Police
EHS Nova Scotia
Ambulance Station
King Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Dartmmouth Medical Centre
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
MicMac Dental Centre
Dentist
Fire Station 12
Fire Station
Health Clinic
Clinic
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Woodlawn Medical Clinic
Clinic
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
EHS Dartmouth Paramedic Station
Ambulance Station
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Tacoma Family Medicine
Doctor
Purdy's Wharf Dental Group
Dentist
Guardian
Pharmacy
Soma Vein & Laser Centre
Doctor
Handala Dental
Dentist
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Halifax Regional Police Headquarters
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albro Lake (A+)

2. Crystal Heights (A+)

3. Dartmouth Centre (A+)

4. Ellenvale (A+)

5. Fall River (A+)

housing A+

Brightwood home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
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. Devon (A+)

2. Sambro Creek (A+)

3. Grand Lake (A+)

4. Waverley (A+)

5. Bald Rock (A+)

schools A-

The Brightwood graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (0) F
Bicentennial
Crichton Park Elementary
Hawthorn Elementary
Harbour View Elementary
John MacNeil Elementary
Alderney Elementary
Dartmouth South Academy
St. Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary
Admiral Westphal Elementary
Shannon Park Elementary
Joseph Howe Elementary
St. Stephens Elementary
Ian Forsyth Elementary
Michael Wallace Elementary
Oxford
St. Catherines Elementary
Saint Marys Elementary
Brookhouse Elementary
LeMarchant St Thomas Elementary
South Woodside
Sir Charles Tupper
Westmount Elementary
École du Carrefour
École Bois-Joli
Mount Edward Elementary
High Schools (1) A+
Dartmouth High
Bicentennial
John Martin Junior High
École secondaire Mosaïque
Highland Park Junior High
Citadel High
Caledonia Junior High
Prince Andrew High
Oxford
Halifax Central Junior High
Ellenvale Junior High
Gorsebrook Junior High
St. Agnes Junior High
Eric Graves Memorial Junior High
Clayton Park Junior High
Sir Robert Borden Junior High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Spring Garden (A+)

2. South End Halifax (A+)

3. Robie Street (A+)

4. Nantucket (A+)

5. West End Halifax (A+)

ratings D-

Brightwood has an overall rating of 51% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes D-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Herring Cove (A+)

2. North Preston (A+)

3. Quinpool Road (A+)

4. Clam Bay (A+)

5. Upper Tantallon (A+)

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Brightwood Area Facts

  • Brightwood has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brightwood crime rates are 4% higher than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Brightwood is 2% lower than the Halifax average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Green Road Park
      Dartmouth High School Park
      Bicentennial School Park
      Bicentennial School Park
      Dartmouth Common
      Northbrook Park
      Wyse Road Parkette
      Lawnsdale Drive Park

      Entertainment

      The Sawmill Playhouse
      Canadian Military Museum
      Evergreen House
      Peace Park Pavillion
      Naval Museum of Halifax
      Seawalk Stage
      14 Bells
      Bus Stop Theatre

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Downtown Pizza
      Tim Hortons
      Nova Scotia Liquor Commission
      El Este Tacos
      Tim Hortons
      Fran's Fish n' Chips

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brightwood? Of all people who commute, 17.2% take public transportation in Brightwood.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brightwood? The cost of living in Brightwood is 89/100 - which is 3% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Brightwood
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brightwood? Brightwood crime rates are 3,975, which are 6% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      3,975 per 100k people

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Brightwood? The median income in Brightwood is $83,762 which is 17% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $83,7622% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      80%25% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      21% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
      Children's Emergency
      Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital
      Dartmouth General - Emergency Department
      Nova Scotia Hospital
      Dartmouth General
      Halifax Infirmary
      IWK Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shopper's Drug Mart 166
      Lawtons Lord Nelson #114
      Lawton's
      Lawton's
      Lawtons
      Guardian
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Hatchet Lake Medical Centre
      Park West Medical Clinic
      Ravines Medical Centre
      Classic Physiotherapy
      Life Care Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic
      Dalhousie Student Health Centre
      Dartmmouth Medical Centre
      The Physio Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Brightwood home prices? Brightwood 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
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      A- Brightwood Schools

      Does Brightwood have good schools? The Brightwood graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      46%

      84% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Brightwood a good place to live? Brightwood has an overall rating of 51% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      1 total surveys

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