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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) C-
Press Play Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Middle Spoon
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Halisi Cafe
Coffee Shop
Izzy's Bagel Co
Coffee Shop
Cortados Tasting Room
Coffee Shop
Coffee Pro
Coffee Shop
Board room game cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Cineplex
Cinema
Fultz House Museum
Museum
Scott Manor House
Museum
Bedford Station
Attraction
Railside
Attraction
Waverley Village Mueseum
Museum
Theodore Too
Attraction
Food and Drink (18) D-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pizza Girls
Fast Food
Randy's Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
King of Donair
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Pizza Girls
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Robin's Donuts
Fast Food
Battered Fish
Fast Food
Pomodoro Pizzeria
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Bubba Ray's sports bar
Bar
Leo's Pizza
Fast Food
Bubba ray's
Bar
Finbar's Irish Pub
Bar
Freak Lunchbox
Sweets
Fitness (6) A+
Kinsmen Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Acadia Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Acadia Hall
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Riverview Community Centre
Community Centre
Sackville Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Windsor Junction Community Centre
Community Centre
Wallace Lucas Community Centre
Community Centre
Pro Edge
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
LWF Community Hall
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Royal Canadian Legion Dieppe 90
Community Centre
Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Center
Community Centre
Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Pete's Frootique
Grocery Store
819 Fresh Vegetables
Grocery Store
The Golden Bakery
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (109) A+
Sackville Sports Stadium Park
Park
Sleepy Park
Park
First Lake Regional Park
Park
Sackville Centennial Elementary School Park
Park
Sackville High School Park
Park
Glen Slaunwhite Memorial Park
Park
Fun Park
Park
Sycamore Lane Elementary School Park
Park
Kinsmen Park
Park
A. J. Smeltzer Junior High School Park
Park
Sackville River Linear Park
Park
Seawood Avenue Community Park
Park
Metropolitan Avenue Park
Park
Leaside Community Park Playground
Playground
Leaside Community Park
Park
Nordic Crescent Park Playground
Playground
Mary Beth Benedict Memorial Park
Park
Acadia Park
Park
Leslie Thomas Junior High School Park
Park
Unnamed Park 29
Park
Chapais Drive Park
Park
Alder Crescent Park
Park
Nordic Crescent Park
Park
Sackville Cross Road Community Park
Park
Salmon Run Park
Park
Shops (22) C+
Disco Deli
Convenience Store
Needs
Convenience Store
Riding In Style Leather
Clothing
Needs Convenience
Convenience Store
National Jewellery
Fashion
Home Building Centre
Home Improvement
Ultramar
Convenience Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Kent Building Supplies
Home Improvement
Ultramar
Convenience Store
Wheaton's
Houseware
The Chewed Slipper Dog Daycare
Pets
Convenience plus
Convenience Store
73 EUREKATEC 3D Printing Laser Engraving
Electronics
Millwood Hairdresser
Hairdresser
Needs Convenience
Convenience Store
Home
Electronics
G's Convenience
Convenience Store
Winners
Clothing
Cleo
Clothing
Wicker Emporium
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
Penningtons
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, 6.5% take public transportation in Lower Sackville.
Public Transit Stops (215)
Stops & Stations A+
6751
Bus Stop
6740
Bus Stop
6744
Bus Stop
6756
Bus Stop
6742 - Glendale Dr After Metropolitan Ave
Bus Stop
6754 - Glendale Dr Before Metropolitan Ave
Bus Stop
7312
Bus Stop
7325
Bus Stop
6753 - Glendale Dr Before Metropolitan Ave
Bus Stop
7299
Bus Stop
6690 - First Lake Dr Before Lakehead Ct
Bus Stop
6682 - First Lake Dr After Lakehead Ct
Bus Stop
7311
Bus Stop
6743 - Glendale Dr After Metropolitan Ave
Bus Stop
7305
Bus Stop
7327
Bus Stop
7328
Bus Stop
6749
Bus Stop
6695 - First Lake Dr After Lakehead Ct
Bus Stop
6696 - First Lake Dr Before Lakehead Ct
Bus Stop
6738
Bus Stop
7311
Bus Stop
7309
Bus Stop
6757 - Glendale Dr Before Riverside Dr
Bus Stop
6746 - Glendale Dr After Riverside Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.5% C+
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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 Lower Sackville is 87/100 - which is 5% 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+

Lower Sackville crime rates are 4,198 per 100k, which is 1% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,986 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
1,212 crimes per 100k D-
See more Lower Sackville crime data

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 Lower Sackville is $86,537 - which is 21% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$86,537 C-
Unemployment Rate
4.5% 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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
Fire Station 9 - Metropolitan
Fire Station
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy #270
Pharmacy
Lawton's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Sackville Detatchment Office RCMP
Police
Lawton's
Pharmacy
Community Transition Program RCF
Clinic
Cobequid Regional Rehabilitation Centre
Clinic
Fire Station 10 - Millwood
Fire Station
pt Health Physiotherapy
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
1306 Canadian College of Acupuncture
Clinic
Basin View Chiropractic
Doctor
Roach Chiropratic
Doctor
Alpha Laser Therapy Centre
Clinic
Halifax Regional Police Central Division
Police
Fire Station 8 Bedford
Fire Station
Lawton's Drugs
Pharmacy
Mill Cove Dental Centre
Dentist
The Physio Clinic
Doctor
Hearing Institute Atlantic
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
ScotiaMed
Doctor
Fire Station 41 - Waverley
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more Lower Sackville health & safety data

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+

Lower Sackville 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+
See more Lower Sackville housing data

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 Lower Sackville graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (11) B-
Sycamore Lane Elementary
A. J. Smeltzer Junior High
Leslie Thomas Junior High
Caudle Park Elementary
Cavalier Drive
École du Grand-Portage
Hillside Park Elementary
Smokey Drive Elementary
Sackville Heights Junior High
Millwood Elementary
Sackville Heights Elementary
Rocky Lake Elementary
Beaver Bank Monarch Drive Elementary
Harry R Hamilton Elementary
Basinview Drive Community
Sunnyside Elementary
Harold T Barrett Junior High
Waverley Memorial Elementary
High Schools (2) D-
Sackville High
Millwood High
Bedford and Forsyth Education Centres
Rocky Lake Junior High
Charles P Allen High
See more Lower Sackville education data

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+

Lower Sackville has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
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+)

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Lower Sackville, Halifax, NS Area Guide

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Lower Sackville Area Facts

  • Lower Sackville has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lower Sackville crime rates are 10% higher than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Lower Sackville is 4% lower than the Halifax average

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lower Sackville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sackville Sports Stadium Park
      Sleepy Park
      First Lake Regional Park
      Sackville Centennial Elementary School Park
      Sackville High School Park
      Glen Slaunwhite Memorial Park
      Fun Park
      Sycamore Lane Elementary School Park

      Entertainment

      Cineplex
      Fultz House Museum
      Scott Manor House
      Bedford Station
      Railside
      Waverley Village Mueseum
      Theodore Too

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Pizza Girls
      Randy's Pizza
      Burger King
      KFC
      King of Donair
      Wendy's
      A&W

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lower Sackville? Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Lower Sackville.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lower Sackville? The cost of living in Lower Sackville is 87/100 - which is 5% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Lower Sackville
      87

      13% 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 Lower Sackville? Lower Sackville crime rates are 4,198, which are 1% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      4,198 per 100k people

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      1% 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 Lower Sackville? The median income in Lower Sackville is $86,537 which is 21% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $86,5375% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      66%3% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      31% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lower Sackville 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 Lower Sackville home prices? Lower Sackville 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
      76%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      B Lower Sackville Schools

      Does Lower Sackville have good schools? The Lower Sackville graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      17%

      33% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Lower Sackville a good place to live? Lower Sackville has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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