Livability Score

61
/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
Fitness (1) F
North Preston Community Centre
Community Centre
Lake Echo Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Gateway Meat Market
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (3) C-
Nelson Whynder Elementary School Park
Park
North Preston Community Centre Park
Park
Lakemist Court Park
Park
East Preston Park
Park
East Preston Park
Park
Chamberlain Drive Park
Park
Cherry Brook Lake Loon Park
Park
Graham Creighton Junior High School Park
Park
Salmon River Drive Park
Park
Salmon River Drive Park
Park
Humber Park Elementary School Park
Park
William Ross Park
Park
Montague Estates Park
Park
Killarney Crescent Park
Park
Bell Park Academic Centre Park
Park
Sunset Acres Park
Park
Ross Road School Park
Park
Michelle Drive Park
Park
Bunchberry Lane Park
Park
Greely Court Park
Park
Lake Echo Provincial Park Reserve
Park
Langdon Drive Park
Park
Kerry Drive Park
Park
Gorden Bell Park
Park
Wilcot Lane Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Echo Pizza
Convenience Store
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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, 3.5% take public transportation in North Preston.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations A+
7118 - North Preston Rd After Ernie Ln
Bus Stop
7117 - North Preston Rd Before Johnson Rd
Bus Stop
7000 - Johnson Rd Before North Preston Rd
Bus Stop
7003 - Johnson Rd At Civic 60
Bus Stop
7116 - North Preston Rd After Smith Ln
Bus Stop
7002 - Johnson Rd At Civic 80
Bus Stop
7102 - North Preston Rd Before Upper Governor St
Bus Stop
7001 - Johnson Rd After Clarence St
Bus Stop
6331 - Cain St After Churchill Terr
Bus Stop
8507 - Clarence St Before Johnson Rd
Bus Stop
8506 - Clarence St After Cain St
Bus Stop
7113 - North Preston Rd Before Beals Cr
Bus Stop
7107 - North Preston Rd After Beals Cr
Bus Stop
8282 - Simmonds Rd At Community Centre
Bus Stop
8281 - Simmonds Rd Before North Preston Rd
Bus Stop
8280 - Simmonds Rd After North Preston Rd
Bus Stop
7115 - Lake Major Rd After Reddy Dr
Bus Stop
7111 - Lake Major Rd Before Reddy Dr
Bus Stop
7110 - Lake Major Rd After Old German Rd
Bus Stop
7105 - Lake Major Rd Before Old German Rd
Bus Stop
7109 - Lake Major Rd After Old German Rd
Bus Stop
7114 - Lake Major Rd Before Old German Rd
Bus Stop
8827 - Brooks Dr At Lake Eagle Dr
Bus Stop
8814 - Brooks Dr Opposite Lake Eagle Dr
Bus Stop
7104 - Lake Major Rd At Civic 148
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.5% F
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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 North Preston is 87/100 - which is 5% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
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 F

North Preston crime rates are 5,047 per 100k, which is 20% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
3,591 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
1,457 crimes per 100k F
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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 F

The median income in North Preston is $51,542 - which is 28% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$51,542 F
Unemployment Rate
13.4% F
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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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Fire Station 22 - North Preston
Fire Station
RCMP Preston Office
Police
Lake Loon Family Dentistry
Dentist
Fire Station 18 - Westphal
Fire Station
Fire Station 21 - Lake Echo Fire Station
Fire Station
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+

North Preston 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 F

The North Preston graduation rate is 67% - which is 18% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Elementary Schools (1) F
Nelson Whynder Elementary
Humber Park Elementary
Bell Park Academic Centre
Ross Road
Joseph Giles Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Graham Creighton Junior High
Ross Road
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 A+

North Preston has an overall rating of 98% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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North Preston Area Facts

  • North Preston has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • North Preston crime rates are 32% higher than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in North Preston is 4% lower than the Halifax average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Nelson Whynder Elementary School Park
      North Preston Community Centre Park
      Lakemist Court Park
      East Preston Park
      East Preston Park
      Chamberlain Drive Park
      Cherry Brook Lake Loon Park
      Graham Creighton Junior High School Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Preston? Of all people who commute, 3.5% take public transportation in North Preston.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      equal to the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      B+ Cost of Living

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

      13% less expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Preston? North Preston crime rates are 5,047, which are 20% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      5,047 per 100k people

      20% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      20% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in North Preston? The median income in North Preston is $51,542 which is 28% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $51,54237% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      52%19% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      13%

      109% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North Preston 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 North Preston home prices? North Preston 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
      81%

      19% higher than the CDN average

      F North Preston Schools

      Does North Preston have good schools? The North Preston graduation rate is 67% - which is 18% lower than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      5%

      81% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is North Preston a good place to live? North Preston has an overall rating of 98% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      98%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      98%

      2 total surveys

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