Livability Score

79
/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) A+
Cafe 98
Coffee Shop
New Scotland Yard Emporium
Coffee Shop
Two if By Sea
Coffee Shop
Ma Belle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Marco Polo
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grounded Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Ori Foods
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kam-moon
Coffee Shop
Café Tayaiki 52
Coffee Shop
Tempo food+drink
Coffee Shop
Xena's Bread and Butter
Coffee Shop
Alter Egos
Coffee Shop
Superstar KTV
Coffee Shop
Jane's Next Door
Coffee Shop
The Nook
Coffee Shop
Rudy's
Coffee Shop
Baba Ghanouj Cafe
Coffee Shop
Summit Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Canadian Military Museum
Museum
Peace Park Pavillion
Museum
Evergreen House
Museum
The Sawmill Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Seawalk Stage
Theatre Arts
Canada 150 sign
Attraction
Salty's
Attraction
Lighthouse Gallery
Art Gallery
The Puffin Gallery
Art Gallery
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery
CSS Acadia
Attraction
Bus Stop Theatre
Theatre Arts
HMCS Sackville
Attraction
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Museum
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Museum
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Museum
Sackville Landing Stage
Theatre Arts
Scotiabank Centre
Stadium
Art Zone Gallery
Theatre Arts
Lighthouse Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Naval Museum of Halifax
Museum
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Museum
Halifax Town Clock
Attraction
The Toothy Moose
Nightclub
Neptune Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) A+
Fran's Fish n' Chips
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Revana Pizza
Fast Food
Whiskey's Lounge
Bar
Stagger's
Bar
The New Landing
Bar
New Scotland Brewing
Bar
Celtic Corner Public House
Bar
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Downtown Pizza
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Woodside Tavern
Bar
Nova Scotia Liquor Commission
Alcohol
The Lower Deck
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Stayner's Wharf
Bar
NSLC
Alcohol
Kebab Kitchen
Fast Food
Sushi You & Me
Fast Food
Mama Gratti’s Deli & Market
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Peace By Chocolate
Sweets
A&W
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31
Community Centre
Findlay Community Centre
Community Centre
North Woodside Community Centre
Community Centre
Fleet Fitness and Sports Center
Gym
Dawson Print Shop
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
World Trade Convention Centre
Community Centre
Barrington Body Works
Gym
St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
Push Fitness
Gym
Italian Canadian Cultural Association
Community Centre
Citadel Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Nova Fitness
Gym
Olympic Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Mission to Seafarers
Community Centre
GetAir
Gym
Alta Gymnastics Centre
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Bagel Montreal Style
Bakery
Gouthro's No Frills
Grocery Store
Union Mart
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Little Eden
Bakery
LF Bakery
Bakery
JJ Mart
Grocery Store
Atlantic SuperStore -Braemar
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Arthur's Urban Market
Grocery Store
Vessel Meats
Butcher
Health Nutz
Health Food
M&Y 中国城市
Grocery Store
Kee Heong Cantonese Bakery & Dim Sum
Bakery
Local Source Market
Grocery Store
Fancy Lebanese Bakery
Bakery
Mid-East Food Centre
Grocery Store
Brothers Meats & Delicatessen
Butcher
Pane e Circo
Bakery
Lemonade General Store
Grocery Store
Getaway Farm
Butcher
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Pete's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Layers
Bakery
Parks (0) A+
Wentworth Street Park
Park
Martins Park
Park
Joe Howe Park
Park
Ferry Terminal Park
Park
King's Wharf Place Park
Park
Ferry Terminal Park
Park
Starr Park
Park
Pine Street Park
Park
Leighton Dillman Park
Park
Bicentennial School Park
Park
Hawthorne Elementary School Park
Park
Sinnot Hill Park
Park
Bicentennial School Park
Park
Dartmouth Common
Park
Shore Road Park
Park
Linden Lea Frog Pond Park
Park
Findlay Community Centre Park
Park
Sullivan's Pond Park
Park
Findlay Community Centre Park Playground
Playground
Dartmouth Common Playground
Playground
Dartmouth Common Playground
Playground
Catherine Furness Park
Park
Catherine Furness Park Playground
Playground
Dartmouth High School Park
Park
Henry Findlay Park
Park
Shops (0) A+
Allure Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
Janet's Flowers
Florist
Colours Esthetics
Beauty
Trust Hair Design
Hairdresser
Indulgence
Clothing
The Bike Pedaler
Bicycle
On the Run
Convenience Store
Dartmouth Shopping Centre
Mall
Last Stop
Convenience Store
Galla Spa
Beauty
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Black Velvet Beauty Supplies
Beauty
Vacation Nails and Spa
Beauty
Easyhome
Electronics
Quality Used Books
Books
Circle K
Convenience Store
Gravity Beauty Lounge
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Pearl & Daisy
Gift Shop
Cool As A Moose
Clothing
Needs Convenience
Convenience Store
Saint Lou's Gentlemen's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Historic Properties
Mall
Toxic Blossom
Clothing
Lole
Clothing
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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, 15.4% take public transportation in Downtown Dartmouth.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
7058 - King St After Portland St
Bus Stop
7059 - King St Before Ochterloney St
Bus Stop
7388 - Ochterloney St Before King St
Bus Stop
7389 - Ochterloney St Before Wentworth St
Bus Stop
6029 - Alderney Dr Before Prince St
Bus Stop
6028 - Alderney Dr Before Prince St
Bus Stop
Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 2 (6063)
Bus Stop
Alderney Dr Before Ochterloney St Bay 1 (6030)
Bus Stop
Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal Bay 3 (6064)
Bus Stop
8035 - Portland St After Canal St
Bus Stop
8057 - Portland St Before Canal St
Bus Stop
7386 - Ochterloney St After Irishtown Rd
Bus Stop
7385 - Ochterloney St Before Pine St
Bus Stop
6025 - Alderney Dr Opposite Church St
Bus Stop
6026 - Alderney Dr After Church St
Bus Stop
8051 - Portland St After Pleasant St
Bus Stop
6537 - Crichton Ave Before Ochterloney St
Bus Stop
6538 - Crichton Ave After Ochterloney St
Bus Stop
7468 - Pleasant St Before St Georges Ln
Bus Stop
8039 - Portland St Before Pleasant St
Bus Stop
8016 - Pleasant St Before Portland St
Bus Stop
8393 - Thistle St Before Victoria Rd
Bus Stop
7480 - Pleasant St After Linden Lea
Bus Stop
8389 - Thistle St After Victoria Rd
Bus Stop
8058 - Portland St Before James St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
15.4% 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 Downtown Dartmouth is 92/100 - which is equal to Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
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+

Downtown Dartmouth crime rates are 3,954 per 100k, which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,812 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
1,141 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 Downtown Dartmouth is $67,257 - which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$67,257 F
Unemployment Rate
4.6% B-
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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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dartmmouth Medical Centre
Doctor
King Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Shopper's Drug Mart 166
Pharmacy
East Division Satellite Office
Police
IWK Health Centre Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Dartmouth
Clinic
EHS Nova Scotia
Ambulance Station
Northbrook Police Training Facility
Police
Purdy's Wharf Dental Group
Dentist
Atlantic Oral Surgery Associates
Clinic
Dartmouth General
Hospital
Dartmouth General - Emergency Department
Hospital
LASIK MD
Clinic
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
Scotia Square Medical Clinic
Clinic
Health First Chiropractic
Clinic
Nova Scotia Hospital
Hospital
Guardian
Pharmacy
Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Halifax Regional Police Headquarters
Police
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
MicMac Dental Centre
Dentist
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Insight Optometry
Doctor
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+

Downtown Dartmouth 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 Downtown Dartmouth graduation rate is 87% - which is 6% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Hawthorn Elementary
Bicentennial
Dartmouth South Academy
Crichton Park Elementary
Alderney Elementary
Joseph Howe Elementary
St. Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary
Harbour View Elementary
Admiral Westphal Elementary
John MacNeil Elementary
Saint Marys Elementary
South Woodside
Oxford
LeMarchant St Thomas Elementary
Shannon Park Elementary
St. Stephens Elementary
Ian Forsyth Elementary
Sir Charles Tupper
Brookhouse Elementary
Inglis Street Elementary
École Mer et Monde
St. Catherines Elementary
Portland Estates Elementary
Michael Wallace Elementary
Westmount Elementary
High Schools (0) A
Bicentennial
Dartmouth High
Citadel High
John Martin Junior High
Oxford
Highland Park Junior High
Halifax Central Junior High
Caledonia Junior High
Prince Andrew High
Gorsebrook Junior High
Ellenvale Junior High
École secondaire Mosaïque
St. Agnes Junior High
Eric Graves Memorial Junior High
Sir Robert Borden Junior High
Cunard Junior High
Clayton Park Junior High
Cole Harbour District 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 C

Downtown Dartmouth has an overall rating of 63% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C
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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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Downtown Dartmouth, Halifax, NS Area Guide

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Downtown Dartmouth Area Facts

  • Downtown Dartmouth has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown Dartmouth crime rates are 3% higher than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Dartmouth is 1% higher than the Halifax average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Wentworth Street Park
      Martins Park
      Joe Howe Park
      Ferry Terminal Park
      King's Wharf Place Park
      Ferry Terminal Park
      Starr Park
      Pine Street Park

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Fran's Fish n' Chips
      Subway
      Revana Pizza
      Whiskey's Lounge
      Stagger's
      The New Landing
      New Scotland Brewing
      Celtic Corner Public House

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Dartmouth? Of all people who commute, 15.4% take public transportation in Downtown Dartmouth.
      Drive to Work
      31%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown Dartmouth? The cost of living in Downtown Dartmouth is 92/100 - which is equal to Nova Scotia.
      Downtown Dartmouth
      92

      8% 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 Downtown Dartmouth? Downtown Dartmouth crime rates are 3,954, which are 6% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      3,954 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 Downtown Dartmouth? The median income in Downtown Dartmouth is $67,257 which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $67,25718% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      68%6% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      29% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Downtown Dartmouth a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Downtown Dartmouth home prices? Downtown Dartmouth 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
      28%

      59% lower than the CDN average

      B+ Downtown Dartmouth Schools

      Does Downtown Dartmouth have good schools? The Downtown Dartmouth graduation rate is 87% - which is 6% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      41%

      62% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Downtown Dartmouth a good place to live? Downtown Dartmouth 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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