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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) B
Cafe 98
Coffee Shop
Cafe Marco Polo
Coffee Shop
Two if By Sea
Coffee Shop
New Scotland Yard Emporium
Coffee Shop
Ma Belle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Ori Foods
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grounded Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tempo food+drink
Coffee Shop
Kam-moon
Coffee Shop
Café Tayaiki 52
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Xena's Bread and Butter
Coffee Shop
Summit Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rudy's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Evergreen House
Museum
The Sawmill Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Canadian Military Museum
Museum
Peace Park Pavillion
Museum
Woodside Bowlarama
Bowling Alley
Seawalk Stage
Theatre Arts
Canada 150 sign
Attraction
Salty's
Attraction
Lighthouse Gallery
Art Gallery
The Puffin Gallery
Art Gallery
CSS Acadia
Attraction
HMCS Sackville
Attraction
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Museum
Sackville Landing Stage
Theatre Arts
Art Zone Gallery
Theatre Arts
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Museum
Scotiabank Centre
Stadium
Lighthouse Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Bus Stop Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Museum
Rotary Stage
Theatre Arts
The Toothy Moose
Nightclub
Neptune Theatre
Theatre Arts
Halifax Town Clock
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) C+
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Fran's Fish n' Chips
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Revana Pizza
Fast Food
Whiskey's Lounge
Bar
Stagger's
Bar
The New Landing
Bar
New Scotland Brewing
Bar
Woodside Tavern
Bar
Celtic Corner Public House
Bar
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
barBURRITO
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Mary Brown's Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Villa Madina
Fast Food
New York Fries
Fast Food
Manchu Wok
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
A&W
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
Findlay Community Centre
Community Centre
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31
Community Centre
North Woodside Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Fleet Fitness and Sports Center
Gym
Dawson Print Shop
Community Centre
St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
World Trade Convention Centre
Community Centre
Barrington Body Works
Gym
Push Fitness
Gym
Citadel Community Centre
Community Centre
Italian Canadian Cultural Association
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Nova Fitness
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Olympic Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Mission to Seafarers
Community Centre
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club
Community Centre
GetAir
Gym
Alta Gymnastics Centre
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Atlantic SuperStore -Braemar
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Health Nutz
Health Food
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Gouthro's No Frills
Grocery Store
Bagel Montreal Style
Bakery
Union Mart
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Vessel Meats
Butcher
Little Eden
Bakery
Arthur's Urban Market
Grocery Store
LF Bakery
Bakery
JJ Mart
Grocery Store
M&Y 中国城市
Grocery Store
Kee Heong Cantonese Bakery & Dim Sum
Bakery
Pane e Circo
Bakery
Ben's Bakery
Bakery
Local Source Market
Grocery Store
Fancy Lebanese Bakery
Bakery
Mid-East Food Centre
Grocery Store
Brothers Meats & Delicatessen
Butcher
Layers
Bakery
Parks (0) A+
Maynard Lake Park
Park
Wyndholme Park
Park
Linden Lea Frog Pond Park
Park
Hawthorne Elementary School Park
Park
Findlay Community Centre Park Playground
Playground
Findlay Community Centre Park
Park
Oak Hill Lake Park
Park
Silvers Hill Park
Park
Lions Beach Park
Park
Sullivan's Pond Park
Park
Starr Park
Park
Henry Findlay Park
Park
Lake Banook Regional Park
Park
Oakwood Park
Park
Southdale-North Woodside School .Park
Park
Pine Street Park
Park
Newcastle Street Park
Park
Brownlow Park
Park
Martins Park
Park
Wentworth Street Park
Park
Clement Street Park
Park
King's Wharf Place Park
Park
Alderney School Playground
Playground
Birch Cove Park
Park
Dartmouth South Academy Park
Park
Shops (0) A-
On the Run
Convenience Store
Needs Convenience
Convenience Store
Trust Hair Design
Hairdresser
Allure Hair Lounge
Hairdresser
Janet's Flowers
Florist
Colours Esthetics
Beauty
Indulgence
Clothing
The Bike Pedaler
Bicycle
Quality Used Books
Books
Circle K
Convenience Store
Global Pet Food
Pets
Dollarama
Discount Store
Winners
Clothing
Pennington's
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Eastlink
Electronics
Foot Locker
Shoes
Fido
Electronics
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Soft Moc
Shoes
Koodo
Electronics
Northern Reflections
Clothing
Rogers
Electronics
Journeys
Shoes
Nails for You
Beauty
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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, 15.1% take public transportation in Southdale.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
8058 - Portland St Before James St
Bus Stop
8060 - Portland St Before St Georges Ln
Bus Stop
8052 - Portland St Before Old Ferry Rd
Bus Stop
8043 - Portland St After Maynard St
Bus Stop
8039 - Portland St Before Pleasant St
Bus Stop
8284 - Sinclair St Before Highwood St
Bus Stop
8051 - Portland St After Pleasant St
Bus Stop
8286 - Sinclair St After Highwood St
Bus Stop
8016 - Pleasant St Before Portland St
Bus Stop
7468 - Pleasant St Before St Georges Ln
Bus Stop
6836 - Hawthorne St After Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
6838 - Hawthorne St Before Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
7493 - Pleasant St Before Linden Lea
Bus Stop
7480 - Pleasant St After Linden Lea
Bus Stop
8053 - Portland St Before Rodney Rd
Bus Stop
8062 - Portland St After Rodney Rd
Bus Stop
7476 - Pleasant St Before Old Ferry Rd
Bus Stop
6837 - Hawthorne St After Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
8059 - Portland St Before Lakefront Rd
Bus Stop
8006 - Pleasant St After Old Ferry Rd
Bus Stop
8042 - Portland St After Lakefront Rd
Bus Stop
6538 - Crichton Ave After Ochterloney St
Bus Stop
8067 - Sinclair St Before Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
8057 - Portland St Before Canal St
Bus Stop
6839 - Hawthorne St Before Prince Albert Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
15.1% B+
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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 Southdale is 91/100 - which is 2% 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+

Southdale crime rates are 4,142 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,946 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
1,195 crimes per 100k D
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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 C+

The median income in Southdale is $69,976 - which is 2% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$69,976 F
Unemployment Rate
4.2% 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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
King Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Dartmmouth Medical Centre
Doctor
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Woodlawn Medical Clinic
Clinic
EHS Dartmouth Paramedic Station
Ambulance Station
Tacoma Family Medicine
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
East Division Satellite Office
Police
Shopper's Drug Mart 166
Pharmacy
MicMac Dental Centre
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Atlantic Oral Surgery Associates
Clinic
IWK Health Centre Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Dartmouth
Clinic
Dartmouth General
Hospital
Dartmouth General - Emergency Department
Hospital
Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Northbrook Police Training Facility
Police
Nova Scotia Hospital
Hospital
EHS Nova Scotia
Ambulance Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Purdy's Wharf Dental Group
Dentist
LASIK MD
Clinic
Health Clinic
Clinic
Lawtons Drugs
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+

Southdale 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 B

The Southdale graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) C-
Hawthorn Elementary
Dartmouth South Academy
Alderney Elementary
Bicentennial
Crichton Park Elementary
Admiral Westphal Elementary
Ian Forsyth Elementary
Brookhouse Elementary
Harbour View Elementary
John MacNeil Elementary
South Woodside
Joseph Howe Elementary
St. Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary
Portland Estates Elementary
Michael Wallace Elementary
Mount Edward Elementary
Saint Marys Elementary
Bel Ayr Elementary
Shannon Park Elementary
École du Carrefour
École Bois-Joli
Oxford
LeMarchant St Thomas Elementary
St. Stephens Elementary
École Mer et Monde
High Schools (0) F
Bicentennial
Dartmouth High
Caledonia Junior High
Prince Andrew High
Ellenvale Junior High
John Martin Junior High
Citadel High
Eric Graves Memorial Junior High
École secondaire Mosaïque
Highland Park Junior High
Oxford
Halifax Central Junior High
Gorsebrook Junior High
Sir Robert Borden Junior High
Cole Harbour District High
St. Agnes Junior High
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 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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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southdale? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Maynard Lake Park
      Wyndholme Park
      Linden Lea Frog Pond Park
      Hawthorne Elementary School Park
      Findlay Community Centre Park Playground
      Findlay Community Centre Park
      Oak Hill Lake Park
      Silvers Hill Park

      Entertainment

      Evergreen House
      The Sawmill Playhouse
      Canadian Military Museum
      Peace Park Pavillion
      Woodside Bowlarama
      Seawalk Stage
      Canada 150 sign
      Salty's

      Food & Drink

      Tim Hortons
      Fran's Fish n' Chips
      Subway
      Revana Pizza
      Whiskey's Lounge
      Stagger's
      The New Landing
      New Scotland Brewing

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Southdale? Of all people who commute, 15.1% take public transportation in Southdale.
      Drive to Work
      37%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the CDN average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southdale? The cost of living in Southdale is 91/100 - which is 2% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Southdale
      91

      9% 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 Southdale? Southdale crime rates are 4,142, which are 2% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      4,142 per 100k people

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Southdale? The median income in Southdale is $69,976 which is 2% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $69,97615% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      69%9% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      35% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Southdale 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 Southdale home prices? Southdale 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
      47%

      31% lower than the CDN average

      B Southdale Schools

      Does Southdale have good schools? The Southdale graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      38%

      50% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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

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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
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      0 total surveys

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