Livability Score

57
/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
Rose and Rooster Bakery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Acadien House Museum
Museum
The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Andy’s Chicken-Scoop
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Ste Therese community centre
Community Centre
Lawerenctown Comunity Centre
Community Centre
Porter's Lake Comunity Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Atlantic Dutch Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Evergreen Crescent Park
Park
Kinap Canoe & Kayak Club Park
Park
Porters Lake Provincial Park
Park
Crowell Road Park
Park
Marjorie Drive Park
Park
David Allen Drive Park
Park
Saltwater Lake Park
Park
Deermist Drive Park
Park
Bastian Point Road Park
Park
Grand Desert Park
Park
Nickie Park
Park
Atlantic View Regional Trail Park
Park
Emerald Estates Park
Park
Oceanic Drive Park
Park
Unnamed Park 8
Park
Former Lakeview Consolidated School Park
Park
Cheviot Hills Park
Park
Lawerencetown Park
Park
Green Meadows Park
Park
Christopher Lane Park
Park
Middle Park
Park
Atlantic View Elementary School Park
Park
O'Connell Drive Elementary School Park
Park
Unnamed Park 13
Park
Russell Drive Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Seaforth Country Store
Convenience Store
Mamie's unisex health & beauty salon
Hairdresser
Hope for wildlife
Pets
Toulany's Pizza
Convenience Store
Come Buy Chance Antiques
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in West Porters Lake.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
8900 - Hwy 207 Before Grand Desert Station Rd
Bus Stop
8899 - Hwy 207 At Civic 6344
Bus Stop
8798 - Hwy 207 Opposite Civic 6344
Bus Stop
8797 - Hwy 207 After Conrod Rd
Bus Stop
8895 - Back Rd After Hwy 207
Bus Stop
8896 - Back Rd After Gaetz Lake Dr
Bus Stop
9008 - Hwy 207 After Back Rd
Bus Stop
8872 - Hwy 207 After Pasture Rd
Bus Stop
8658 - Hwy 207 At Civic 6774
Bus Stop
8898 - Hwy 207 At Civic 6060
Bus Stop
8897 - Back Rd Before Hwy 207
Bus Stop
8901 - Hwy 207 Before Bellefontaine Rd
Bus Stop
8796 - Hwy 207 At Bellefontaine Rd
Bus Stop
8902 - Hwy 207 After Murphys Way
Bus Stop
8795 - Hwy 207 After Petain Station Rd
Bus Stop
8794 - Hwy 207 After Eleanor Marie Ln
Bus Stop
8903 - Hwy 207 Before Eleanor Marie Ln
Bus Stop
8643 - Hwy 207 At Shore Rd
Bus Stop
7375 - Hwy 207 Before Shore Rd
Bus Stop
8645 - Hwy 207 At Civic 7396
Bus Stop
8793 - Hwy 207 After Old Harvey Ln
Bus Stop
8784 - Hwy 7 After West Porters Lake Rd
Bus Stop
Porters Lake Transit Terminal
Bus Station
8914 - Hwy 7 Before Narrows Ln
Bus Stop
8792 - Hwy 207 Before Johnson Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6%
F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in West Porters Lake is 93/100 - which is 1% higher than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A-

West Porters Lake crime rates are 2,156 per 100k, which is 49% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
1,534 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
622 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment A+

The median income in West Porters Lake is $138,001 - which is 93% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$138,001
A+
Unemployment Rate
9.2%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Lawrencetown East Fire Station No. 19
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A+

West Porters Lake 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 D+

The West Porters Lake graduation rate is 93% - which is 13% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Atlantic View Elementary
O'Connell Drive Elementary
École des Beaux-Marais
Porters Lake Elementary
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

West Porters Lake has an overall rating of 85% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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West Porters Lake Area Facts

  • West Porters Lake has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • West Porters Lake crime rates are 44% lower than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in West Porters Lake is 2% higher than the Halifax average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Evergreen Crescent Park
      Kinap Canoe & Kayak Club Park
      Porters Lake Provincial Park
      Crowell Road Park
      Marjorie Drive Park
      David Allen Drive Park
      Saltwater Lake Park
      Deermist Drive Park

      Entertainment

      Acadien House Museum
      The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre

      Food & Drink

      Andy’s Chicken-Scoop

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Porters Lake? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in West Porters Lake.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is West Porters Lake 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