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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
The Middle Spoon
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Izzy's Bagel Co
Coffee Shop
Coffee Pro
Coffee Shop
Board room game cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Press Play Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cortados Tasting Room
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
the Bedford Basin Market
Coffee Shop
Puchh Puchh Pet Lovers Point
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Scott Manor House
Museum
Bedford Station
Attraction
Railside
Attraction
Fultz House Museum
Museum
Theodore Too
Attraction
Cineplex
Cinema
Prince's Lodge Rotunda
Attraction
Flat Rock Trail Head
Attraction
Waverley Village Mueseum
Museum
Food and Drink (4) C+
Bubba Ray's sports bar
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Leo's Pizza
Fast Food
Bubba ray's
Bar
Finbar's Irish Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Freak Lunchbox
Sweets
Chickenburger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Mario's Pizza
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Girls
Fast Food
Pizza Girls
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Randy's Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
King of Donair
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
The Butcher's Block Pub and Eatery
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Fit4Less
Gym
Pro Edge
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Riverview Community Centre
Community Centre
Acadia Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Center
Community Centre
Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Center
Community Centre
Acadia Hall
Community Centre
Kinsmen Recreation Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Royal Canadian Legion Dieppe 90
Community Centre
Sackville Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
GetAir
Gym
Windsor Junction Community Centre
Community Centre
Wallace Lucas Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (1) C-
COBS Bread
Bakery
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Pete's Frootique
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
The Golden Bakery
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Halifax Bread Factory
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Chops Meat Market
Butcher
Parks (7) A+
Nicholas Meaghers Park
Park
Waverley Road Elementary School Park
Park
Bud Bremner Park
Park
Bedford Junior High School Park
Park
Bill Dompierre Memorial Park
Park
Ridgevale Park 2
Park
Ridgevale Park #1
Park
Dartmouth Road Park
Park
Rocky Lake Junior High School Park
Park
Fort Sackville School Park
Park
Fish Hatchery Park
Park
Scott Manor House
Park
Golf Links Park
Park
Eaglewood Elementary School Park
Park
Sackville Heritage Park
Park
Andrew Cobb Court
Park
Railside Station Park
Park
Rutledge Street Park
Park
Teachery Park
Park
Legacy Court Park
Park
Picnic Cove Park
Park
Bedford Lions Park
Park
Correctional Centre Park
Park
Long Cove Park
Park
Hillside Elementary Park School Park
Park
Shops (33) A+
Needs Convenience
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Tapered Edge Barber
Hairdresser
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Shades of Pink
Beauty
Carlo's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Comfort Orthotics
Shoes
Shades of Pink
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Limoncello
Houseware
Brain Candy Toys
Toys
Indigo
Books
Silken lingerie
Clothing
Nygard
Clothing
Northen Reflections
Clothing
The Body Shop
Beauty
Moes
Clothing
Boso bamboo botique
Clothing
Soft Moc
Shoes
The Village Green
Clothing
Poppy&Olive
Clothing
Sunnyside Mall
Home Improvement
Naturalizer
Shoes
Cintamani
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, 2.9% take public transportation in Oakmount.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
8226 - Rockmanor Dr After Redbank Rd
Bus Stop
8230 - Rockmanor Dr After Riverview Cr
Bus Stop
8174 - Riverview Cr Before Rockmanor Dr
Bus Stop
8227 - Rockmanor Dr After Rocky Lake Dr
Bus Stop
8228 - Rockmanor Dr Before Rocky Lake Dr
Bus Stop
8170 - Riverview Cr At Civic 46
Bus Stop
6260
Bus Stop
8229 - Rockmanor Dr At Civic 125
Bus Stop
6266
Bus Stop
6243
Bus Stop
6263
Bus Stop
6245
Bus Stop
8173 - Riverview Cr After Rockmanor Dr
Bus Stop
6281
Bus Stop
6226
Bus Stop
6270
Bus Stop
6238
Bus Stop
6236
Bus Stop
6553 - Dartmouth Rd After North St
Bus Stop
8505 - Damascus Rd At Turning Loop
Bus Stop
6237
Bus Stop
6657
Bus Stop
6228
Bus Stop
6556 - Dartmouth Rd Before Ridgevale Dr
Bus Stop
6554 - Dartmouth Rd After O'Brine St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.9% 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 C+

The cost of living in Oakmount 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 C

Oakmount crime rates are 3,510 per 100k, which is 17% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,497 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
1,013 crimes per 100k C-
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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 B-

The median income in Oakmount is $94,176 - which is 32% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$94,176 C+
Unemployment Rate
10.1% 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 A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
pt Health Physiotherapy
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Cobequid Regional Rehabilitation Centre
Clinic
Community Transition Program RCF
Clinic
1306 Canadian College of Acupuncture
Clinic
Lawton's
Pharmacy
Basin View Chiropractic
Doctor
Roach Chiropratic
Doctor
CFAD Bedford Magazine Fire Station
Fire Station
Halifax Regional Police Central Division
Police
Fire Station 8 Bedford
Fire Station
Mill Cove Dental Centre
Dentist
Hearing Institute Atlantic
Doctor
The Physio Clinic
Doctor
Lawton's Drugs
Pharmacy
ScotiaMed
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Alpha Laser Therapy Centre
Clinic
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy #270
Pharmacy
Fire Station 9 - Metropolitan
Fire Station
Lawton's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sackville Detatchment Office RCMP
Police
Ravines Medical Centre
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
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+

Oakmount 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 A-

The Oakmount graduation rate is 91% - which is 10% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Rocky Lake Elementary
Sunnyside Elementary
Hillside Park Elementary
Basinview Drive Community
Caudle Park Elementary
A. J. Smeltzer Junior High
Bedford South
Cavalier Drive
Sycamore Lane Elementary
École Beaubassin
École secondaire du Sommet
Leslie Thomas Junior High
École du Grand-Portage
Sackville Heights Junior High
Smokey Drive Elementary
Grosvenor Wentworth Park Elementary
Waverley Memorial Elementary
High Schools (0) B-
Bedford and Forsyth Education Centres
Rocky Lake Junior High
Charles P Allen High
Sackville High
École secondaire du Sommet
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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+)

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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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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Nicholas Meaghers Park
      Waverley Road Elementary School Park
      Bud Bremner Park
      Bedford Junior High School Park
      Bill Dompierre Memorial Park
      Ridgevale Park 2
      Ridgevale Park #1
      Dartmouth Road Park

      Entertainment

      Scott Manor House
      Bedford Station
      Railside
      Fultz House Museum
      Theodore Too
      Cineplex
      Prince's Lodge Rotunda
      Flat Rock Trail Head

      Food & Drink

      Bubba Ray's sports bar
      A&W
      Leo's Pizza
      Bubba ray's
      Finbar's Irish Pub
      Subway
      Freak Lunchbox
      Chickenburger

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakmount? Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Oakmount.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      C+ Cost of Living

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

      9% less expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oakmount? Oakmount crime rates are 3,510, which are 17% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      3,510 per 100k people

      17% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      17% 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 Oakmount? The median income in Oakmount is $94,176 which is 32% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $94,17614% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      66%4% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      57% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oakmount 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 Oakmount home prices? Oakmount 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
      72%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      A- Oakmount Schools

      Does Oakmount have good schools? The Oakmount graduation rate is 91% - which is 10% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      40%

      58% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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