Livability Score

78
/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 C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Selby's Bunker Coffee and gifts
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe Marco Polo
Coffee Shop
Cafe 98
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
New Scotland Yard Emporium
Coffee Shop
Two if By Sea
Coffee Shop
Ma Belle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grounded Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Summit Cafe
Coffee Shop
Castello Café
Coffee Shop
Piece of Cake Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Ristretto
Coffee Shop
Smiling Goat
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Museum
Woodside Bowlarama
Bowling Alley
Evergreen House
Museum
The Sawmill Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Canadian Military Museum
Museum
Peace Park Pavillion
Museum
Shearwater Aviation Museum
Museum
George's Island National Historic Site
Attraction
HMCS Sackville
Attraction
CSS Acadia
Attraction
Rotary Stage
Theatre Arts
Salty's
Attraction
Canada 150 sign
Attraction
Sackville Landing Stage
Theatre Arts
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Museum
Lighthouse Gallery
Art Gallery
The Puffin Gallery
Art Gallery
Discovery Centre
Attraction
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery
Halifax Brewery Farmers Market
Attraction
Pier 21
Museum
Garrison Brewery
Attraction
Seawalk Stage
Theatre Arts
Art Zone Gallery
Theatre Arts
Argyle Fine Art
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) D-
NSLC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Finbar's Irish Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Big Leagues
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Jamieson's
Bar
Crocodile Ice Cream
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Nova Scotia Liquor Commission
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
barBURRITO
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Mary Brown's Chicken
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
North Woodside Community Centre
Community Centre
Cole Harbour Community Centre
Community Centre
Findlay Community Centre
Community Centre
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31
Community Centre
Dawson Print Shop
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Barrington Body Works
Gym
World Trade Convention Centre
Community Centre
Mission to Seafarers
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club
Community Centre
Nova Fitness
Gym
Fleet Fitness and Sports Center
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Citadel Community Centre
Community Centre
St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
Italian Canadian Cultural Association
Community Centre
Push Fitness
Gym
Olympic Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Two Brothers Deli
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Ben's Bakery
Bakery
Atlantic SuperStore -Braemar
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Gateway Meat Market
Grocery Store
Health Nutz
Health Food
Pane e Circo
Bakery
Arthur's Urban Market
Grocery Store
M&Y 中国城市
Grocery Store
Kee Heong Cantonese Bakery & Dim Sum
Bakery
Bagel Montreal Style
Bakery
Gouthro's No Frills
Grocery Store
Layers
Bakery
Superstore
Grocery Store
Little Eden
Bakery
Taishan Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
Union Mart
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
The Birches Park
Park
Emma Court Park
Park
Portland Estates School Park
Park
Russell Lake Park
Park
Summer Field Way Park
Park
Unnamed Park 21
Park
Unnamed Park 20
Park
Unnamed Park 19
Park
Freshwater Trail Park
Park
Alpine Drive Park
Park
Basswood Run Park
Park
Collins Grove Park
Park
Landrace Park
Park
Landrace Crescent Park
Park
Baker Drive Community Park
Park
Baker Drive Community Park Walkway
Playground
Bell Brook Park
Park
Maple Ridge Park
Park
Bell Lake Park
Park
Chaswood Drive Park
Park
Bel Ayr Elementary School Park
Park
Alder Piper Park
Park
Woodlawn Park
Park
Summit Heights Park
Park
Eric Graves Memorial Junior High School Park
Park
Shops (0) C+
Dollarama
Discount Store
Winners
Clothing
First Choice Hair Cutters
Hairdresser
Kent Building Supplies
Home Improvement
Rite Stop
Convenience Store
Needs
Convenience Store
Ultramar
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Walmart
Department Store
Woodlawn Shopping Plaza
Mall
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Cole Harbour Esso
Convenience Store
28 JES
Clothing
Techmania
Electronics
Dollarama
Discount Store
Rona
Home Improvement
Baini's Pizza
Convenience Store
Needs Convenience
Convenience Store
Canadian Tire
Home Improvement
Dollarama
Discount Store
Pennington's
Clothing
Global Pet Food
Pets
Salon117 hair design
Beauty
Quality Used Books
Books
Circle K
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, 4.3% take public transportation in Portland Estates.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
8064 - Portland Estates Blvd West Before Civic 64
Bus Stop
8031 - Portland Estates Blvd West At Civic 51
Bus Stop
8034 - Portland Estates Blvd West At Civic 69
Bus Stop
8258 - Russell Lake Dr At Civic 50
Bus Stop
8253 - Russell Lake Dr After Hillview Dr
Bus Stop
8255 - Russell Lake Dr At Civic 2
Bus Stop
8834 - Portland Hills Dr At Civic 8
Bus Stop
8257 - Russell Lake Dr Before Georgian Ct
Bus Stop
8256 - Russell Lake Dr Before Eisener Dr
Bus Stop
8254 - Russell Lake Dr After Eisener Dr
Bus Stop
6639 - Eisener Blvd Before Woodlawn Public Library
Bus Stop
6625 - Eisener Blvd Before Woodlawn Public Library
Bus Stop
8833 - Portland Hills Dr Before Civic 146
Bus Stop
8835 - Portland Hills Dr At Civic 159
Bus Stop
6626 - Eisener Blvd Before Norm Newman Dr
Bus Stop
8046 - Portland St After Portland Estates Blvd
Bus Stop
6627 - Eisener Blvd After Norm Newman Dr
Bus Stop
8829 - Portland Hills Dr Before Summer Field Way
Bus Stop
8047 - Portland St After Spring Ave
Bus Stop
8680 - Spring Ave Before Portland St
Bus Stop
8839 - Portland Hills Dr At Civic 537
Bus Stop
8325 - Spring Ave Before Pembroke Ct
Bus Stop
8836 - Portland Hills Dr After Waterside Terr
Bus Stop
8040 - Portland St After Jersey Dr
Bus Stop
8850 - Baker Dr Before Freshwater Tr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.3% 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 Portland Estates 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 B-

Portland Estates crime rates are 2,981 per 100k, which is 29% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,121 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
860 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 A+

The median income in Portland Estates is $108,844 - which is 53% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$108,844 A-
Unemployment Rate
3.8% A-
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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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Kyte's PharmaChoice
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Tacoma Family Medicine
Doctor
Atlantic Oral Surgery Associates
Clinic
Dartmouth General
Hospital
Woodlawn Medical Clinic
Clinic
Dartmouth General - Emergency Department
Hospital
Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Lawtons
Pharmacy
EHS Dartmouth Paramedic Station
Ambulance Station
Cole Harbour Fire Station No.17
Fire Station
Cole Harbour Ambulance Station
Ambulance Station
Nova Scotia Hospital
Hospital
RCMP - Cole Harbour Detachment
Police
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Dartmmouth Medical Centre
Doctor
Fire Station 18 - Westphal
Fire Station
King Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
MicMac Dental Centre
Dentist
Lake Loon Family Dentistry
Dentist
Montebello Medical
Clinic
Purdy's Wharf Dental Group
Dentist
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+

Portland Estates 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 C

The Portland Estates graduation rate is 89% - which is 8% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (0) F
Portland Estates Elementary
Bel Ayr Elementary
Brookhouse Elementary
Caldwell Road Elementary
Mount Edward Elementary
Dartmouth South Academy
Robert K Turner Elementary
Colby Village Elementary
Alderney Elementary
South Woodside
Joseph Giles Elementary
George Bissett Elementary
Admiral Westphal Elementary
Astral Drive Elementary
Hawthorn Elementary
Colonel John Stuart Elementary
Ian Forsyth Elementary
Crichton Park Elementary
Bicentennial
École du Carrefour
Humber Park Elementary
École Bois-Joli
Michael Wallace Elementary
Saint Marys Elementary
John MacNeil Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Ellenvale Junior High
Eric Graves Memorial Junior High
Prince Andrew High
Sir Robert Borden Junior High
Caledonia Junior High
Cole Harbour District High
Astral Drive Junior High
Auburn Drive High
Bicentennial
Dartmouth High
Citadel High
Graham Creighton Junior High
Ross Road
John Martin Junior High
Gorsebrook Junior High
École secondaire Mosaïque
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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 N/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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Portland Estates Area Facts

  • Portland Estates has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Portland Estates crime rates are 22% lower than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Portland Estates is 1% higher than the Halifax average

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      C+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      The Birches Park
      Emma Court Park
      Portland Estates School Park
      Russell Lake Park
      Summer Field Way Park
      Unnamed Park 21
      Unnamed Park 20
      Unnamed Park 19

      Entertainment

      Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
      Woodside Bowlarama
      Evergreen House
      The Sawmill Playhouse
      Canadian Military Museum
      Peace Park Pavillion
      Shearwater Aviation Museum
      George's Island National Historic Site

      Food & Drink

      NSLC
      Subway
      Finbar's Irish Pub
      McDonald's
      Tim Hortons
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Big Leagues

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Portland Estates? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Portland Estates.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

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

      8% less expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Portland Estates? Portland Estates crime rates are 2,981, which are 29% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      2,981 per 100k people

      29% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      29% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Portland Estates? The median income in Portland Estates is $108,844 which is 53% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $108,84432% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      66%3% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      40% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Portland Estates 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 Portland Estates home prices? Portland Estates 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
      73%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      C Portland Estates Schools

      Does Portland Estates have good schools? The Portland Estates graduation rate is 89% - which is 8% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      36%

      42% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Portland Estates a good place to live? Portland Estates has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total surveys

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