Livability Score

44
/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
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Pizza Delight
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Main Town Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop
Bakery
Sobeys Elmsdale
Grocery Store
Sobeys Elmsdale
Grocery Store
Avery's Farm Market
Grocery Store
Avery's Farm Market
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Beaverbrook Park
Park
Rockcliffe Drive Park
Park
Oldham Road Park
Park
Dutch Settlement Park
Park
Oldfield Consolidated Elementary School Park
Park
Dutch Settlement Elementary School Park
Park
Stage Road Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Irving Circle K
Convenience Store
Vogue Optical
Optician
Pet Valu
Pets
Elmsdale Hair Company
Hairdresser
Dollarama
Discount Store
Esso
Convenience Store
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Rona
Home Improvement
The Source
Electronics
Rona
Home Improvement
Petro-Canada
Convenience Store
Elmsdale Vision Centre
Optician
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Enfield Big Stop Restaurant
Convenience Store
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commute F

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

The cost of living in Elmsdale is 88/100 - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C

Elmsdale crime rates are 3,609 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,568 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
1,042 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment A+

The median income in Elmsdale is $108,638 - which is 52% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$108,638
A-
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Elmsdale Medical Clinic
Doctor
Elmsdale Fire & Emergency Services
Fire Station
Guardian Elmsdale Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Elmsadale Dental Clinic
Dentist
Lantz Fire & Emergency Services
Fire Station
Lantz Fire & Emergency Services
Fire Station
Enfield Family Dental Centre
Dentist
Enfield PharmaChoice
Pharmacy
Enfield Volunter Fire Dept
Fire Station
Fire Station 40 - Dutch Settlement
Fire Station
RCMP Detachment
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A+

Elmsdale 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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schools F

The Elmsdale graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Elmsdale District Elementary School
Maple Ridge Elementary School
Enfield District School
Oldfield Consolidated
Dutch Settlement Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings F

Elmsdale has an overall rating of 21% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
F
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I tried to have local pride. 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 14, 2021) I tried to be proud of where I was from. I lived in Elmsdale since I was a baby, and really wanted to like where I was from. Unfortunately I can't lie to myself. The only good thing's in Elmsdale are Cup O' Soul, Wing Fu, and the Youth who are smart enough to leave and spread the ...Read More ir Bright futures elsewhere where they won't be smothered to ash.

In a few years Elmsdale will only be filled with the elderly, and the one too stupid to leave. It could be fixed if the residents actually cared, but they simultaneously don't understand why their kids still won't talk to them.

Small town for small minded people. Nothing more, so much less. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Beaverbrook Park
      Rockcliffe Drive Park
      Oldham Road Park
      Dutch Settlement Park
      Oldfield Consolidated Elementary School Park
      Dutch Settlement Elementary School Park
      Stage Road Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      A&W
      Pizza Delight
      Pita Pit
      Subway
      NSLC
      Main Town Pizza
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elmsdale? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Elmsdale.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      22% higher 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 Elmsdale 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