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 (9) C-
Cafe 98
Coffee Shop
Two if By Sea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe Marco Polo
Coffee Shop
Ma Belle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
New Scotland Yard Emporium
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ori Foods
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grounded Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tempo food+drink
Coffee Shop
Kam-moon
Coffee Shop
Café Tayaiki 52
Coffee Shop
Xena's Bread and Butter
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
The Sawmill Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Evergreen House
Museum
Canadian Military Museum
Museum
Peace Park Pavillion
Museum
Seawalk Stage
Theatre Arts
Woodside Bowlarama
Bowling Alley
Canada 150 sign
Attraction
Salty's
Attraction
Lighthouse Gallery
Art Gallery
Fairbanks Centre
Museum
The Puffin Gallery
Art Gallery
CSS Acadia
Attraction
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery
HMCS Sackville
Attraction
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Museum
Pondside Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Bus Stop Theatre
Theatre Arts
Sackville Landing Stage
Theatre Arts
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Museum
Naval Museum of Halifax
Museum
Art Zone Gallery
Theatre Arts
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Museum
Scotiabank Centre
Stadium
Lighthouse Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Museum
Food and Drink (24) A-
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Villa Madina
Fast Food
New York Fries
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Manchu Wok
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Jugo Juice
Fast Food
Mrs. Fields
Fast Food
Mrs. Fields
Sweets
Pretzel Maker
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Fran's Fish n' Chips
Fast Food
Laura Secord
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Revana Pizza
Fast Food
Whiskey's Lounge
Bar
Harvey's
Fast Food
Stagger's
Bar
The New Landing
Bar
Celtic Corner Public House
Bar
Fitness (2) B
Findlay Community Centre
Community Centre
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31
Community Centre
North Woodside Community Centre
Community Centre
St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Fleet Fitness and Sports Center
Gym
Dawson Print Shop
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
World Trade Convention Centre
Community Centre
Barrington Body Works
Gym
Push Fitness
Gym
Italian Canadian Cultural Association
Community Centre
Citadel Community Centre
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Nova Fitness
Gym
Olympic Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GetAir
Gym
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club
Community Centre
Mission to Seafarers
Community Centre
Alta Gymnastics Centre
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) C-
Atlantic SuperStore -Braemar
Grocery Store
Health Nutz
Health Food
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Gouthro's No Frills
Grocery Store
Bagel Montreal Style
Bakery
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Union Mart
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Vessel Meats
Butcher
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Little Eden
Bakery
Delectable Desserts
Bakery
Ben's Bakery
Bakery
LF Bakery
Bakery
JJ Mart
Grocery Store
Arthur's Urban Market
Grocery Store
M&Y 中国城市
Grocery Store
Kee Heong Cantonese Bakery & Dim Sum
Bakery
Fancy Lebanese Bakery
Bakery
Local Source Market
Grocery Store
Mid-East Food Centre
Grocery Store
Pane e Circo
Bakery
Brothers Meats & Delicatessen
Butcher
Parks (74) A+
Silvers Hill Park
Park
Wyndholme Park
Park
Lake Banook Regional Park
Park
Lions Beach Park
Park
Findlay Community Centre Park Playground
Playground
Henry Findlay Park
Park
Oakwood Park
Park
Findlay Community Centre Park
Park
Sullivan's Pond Park
Park
Maynard Lake Park
Park
Hawthorne Elementary School Park
Park
Birch Cove Park
Park
Oak Hill Lake Park
Park
Linden Lea Frog Pond Park
Park
Starr Park
Park
Kiwanis Grahams Grove Park
Park
Pine Street Park
Park
Alderney School Playground
Playground
Brookdale Crescent Park
Park
Alderney School Park
Park
Crichton Park School
Park
Brownlow Park
Park
Crichton Park Elementary School Park
Park
Martins Park
Park
Bicentennial School Park
Park
Shops (92) A+
Needs Convenience
Convenience Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
Trust Hair Design
Hairdresser
Allure Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
Winners
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Eastlink
Electronics
Foot Locker
Shoes
Fido
Electronics
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Northern Reflections
Clothing
Koodo
Electronics
Soft Moc
Shoes
Journeys
Shoes
Rogers
Electronics
Nails for You
Beauty
Jack & Jones
Clothing
WirelessWave
Electronics
Tommy Gun's
Hairdresser
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Toys
East Coast Lifestyle
Clothing
Showcase
Gift Shop
Telus
Electronics
Zumiez
Clothing
Icing
Fashion
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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, 11.7% take public transportation in Dartmouth Centre.
Public Transit Stops (106)
Stops & Stations A+
8284 - Sinclair St Before Highwood St
Bus Stop
8286 - Sinclair St After Highwood St
Bus Stop
8067 - Sinclair St Before Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
8285 - Sinclair St After Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
6838 - Hawthorne St Before Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
6836 - Hawthorne St After Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
6837 - Hawthorne St After Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
6839 - Hawthorne St Before Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
6534 - Crichton Ave After Boathouse Ln
Bus Stop
6528 - Crichton Ave Opposite Boathouse Ln
Bus Stop
8068 - Prince Albert Rd After Celtic Dr
Bus Stop
8069 - Prince Albert Rd Before Celtic Dr
Bus Stop
6536 - Crichton Ave Before Hawthorne St
Bus Stop
6526 - Crichton Ave Before Oak St
Bus Stop
6535 - Crichton Ave Before Dahlia St
Bus Stop
6530 - Crichton Ave After Oakdale Cr
Bus Stop
8058 - Portland St Before James St
Bus Stop
6527 - Crichton Ave After Dahlia St
Bus Stop
8060 - Portland St Before St Georges Ln
Bus Stop
6538 - Crichton Ave After Ochterloney St
Bus Stop
6531 - Crichton Ave After Lakeview Ave
Bus Stop
8039 - Portland St Before Pleasant St
Bus Stop
8391 - Thistle St Before Crichton Park Rd
Bus Stop
6537 - Crichton Ave Before Ochterloney St
Bus Stop
8384 - Thistle St After Chrichton Park Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.7% B+
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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 C+

The cost of living in Dartmouth Centre is 91/100 - which is 1% 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+

Dartmouth Centre crime rates are 3,980 per 100k, which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,831 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
1,149 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 C+

The median income in Dartmouth Centre is $74,473 - which is 4% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$74,473 D-
Unemployment Rate
5.5% D+
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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 (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
King Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Woodlawn Medical Clinic
Clinic
MicMac Dental Centre
Dentist
Dartmmouth Medical Centre
Doctor
EHS Dartmouth Paramedic Station
Ambulance Station
East Division Satellite Office
Police
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Tacoma Family Medicine
Doctor
Shopper's Drug Mart 166
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
IWK Health Centre Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Dartmouth
Clinic
Northbrook Police Training Facility
Police
EHS Nova Scotia
Ambulance Station
Atlantic Oral Surgery Associates
Clinic
Dartmouth General
Hospital
Dartmouth General - Emergency Department
Hospital
Health Clinic
Clinic
Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Nova Scotia Hospital
Hospital
Montebello Medical
Clinic
Fire Station 12
Fire Station
Purdy's Wharf Dental Group
Dentist
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+

Dartmouth Centre 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 B+

The Dartmouth Centre graduation rate is 89% - which is 8% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (4) C-
Hawthorn Elementary
Alderney Elementary
Crichton Park Elementary
Bicentennial
Dartmouth South Academy
Admiral Westphal Elementary
Ian Forsyth Elementary
John MacNeil Elementary
Harbour View Elementary
Brookhouse Elementary
Michael Wallace Elementary
St. Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary
Joseph Howe Elementary
South Woodside
Mount Edward Elementary
Portland Estates Elementary
Shannon Park Elementary
École du Carrefour
Bel Ayr Elementary
École Bois-Joli
Saint Marys Elementary
St. Stephens Elementary
Oxford
LeMarchant St Thomas Elementary
Robert K Turner Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Bicentennial
Dartmouth High
Caledonia Junior High
Prince Andrew High
John Martin Junior High
Ellenvale Junior High
École secondaire Mosaïque
Citadel High
Eric Graves Memorial Junior High
Highland Park Junior High
Oxford
Halifax Central Junior High
Sir Robert Borden Junior High
Gorsebrook Junior High
Cole Harbour District High
St. Agnes Junior High
Auburn Drive 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 B

Dartmouth Centre has an overall rating of 72% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B
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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+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

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Dartmouth Centre Area Facts

  • Dartmouth Centre has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Dartmouth Centre crime rates are 4% higher than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Dartmouth Centre is equal to the Halifax average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Silvers Hill Park
      Wyndholme Park
      Lake Banook Regional Park
      Lions Beach Park
      Findlay Community Centre Park Playground
      Henry Findlay Park
      Oakwood Park
      Findlay Community Centre Park

      Entertainment

      The Sawmill Playhouse
      Evergreen House
      Canadian Military Museum
      Peace Park Pavillion
      Seawalk Stage
      Woodside Bowlarama
      Canada 150 sign
      Salty's

      Food & Drink

      Tim Hortons
      Thaï Express
      Subway
      Villa Madina
      New York Fries
      KFC
      Manchu Wok
      A&W

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Dartmouth Centre? Of all people who commute, 11.7% take public transportation in Dartmouth Centre.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dartmouth Centre? The cost of living in Dartmouth Centre is 91/100 - which is 1% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Dartmouth Centre
      91

      9% 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 Dartmouth Centre? Dartmouth Centre crime rates are 3,980, which are 6% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      3,980 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

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Dartmouth Centre? The median income in Dartmouth Centre is $74,473 which is 4% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $74,47310% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      66%4% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dartmouth Centre 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 Dartmouth Centre home prices? Dartmouth Centre 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
      46%

      32% lower than the CDN average

      B+ Dartmouth Centre Schools

      Does Dartmouth Centre have good schools? The Dartmouth Centre graduation rate is 89% - which is 8% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      39%

      54% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      B User Ratings

      Is Dartmouth Centre a good place to live? Dartmouth Centre has an overall rating of 72% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      1 total surveys

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