Livability Score

43
/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
Entertainment (0) F
SS Atlantic Heritage Interpretation Park
Attraction
SS Atlantic Interpretative Centre
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
NSLC
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Terence Bay Community Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Harrietsfield Sambro Volunteer Fire Station Lands
Park
Acres Road Park
Park
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
Park
Sambro Elementary School Park Playground
Playground
Sambro Elementary School Park
Park
Sandy Cove Beach
Park
SS Atlantic Heritage Interpretation Park
Park
Williamswood Recreation Park
Park
Lee Murphy Crescent Park
Park
Williamswood Playground
Playground
Demers Road Park
Park
Terence Bay Elementary School Park
Park
Terence Bay Elementary School Park Playground
Playground
Terence Bay Provincial Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Mishoo's Rite stop
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in West Pennant.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4%
F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in West Pennant is 88/100 - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D

West Pennant crime rates are 4,277 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
3,043 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
1,235 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment D+

The median income in West Pennant is $74,722 - which is 5% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$74,722
D-
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Station 63 Sambro
Fire Station
Fire Station No. 62 Williamswood
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A+

West Pennant 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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schools F

The West Pennant graduation rate is 74% - which is 10% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
74%
D-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Sambro Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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West Pennant Area Facts

  • West Pennant has a Livability Score of 43/100, which is considered poor
  • West Pennant crime rates are 12% higher than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in West Pennant is 3% lower than the Halifax average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Harrietsfield Sambro Volunteer Fire Station Lands
      Acres Road Park
      Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
      Sambro Elementary School Park Playground
      Sambro Elementary School Park
      Sandy Cove Beach
      SS Atlantic Heritage Interpretation Park
      Williamswood Recreation Park

      Entertainment

      SS Atlantic Heritage Interpretation Park
      SS Atlantic Interpretative Centre

      Food & Drink

      NSLC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Pennant? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in West Pennant.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is West Pennant 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