Livability Score

63
/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 (12) F
Entertainment (16) F
Food and Drink (56) F
Fitness (7) F
Groceries (23) F
Parks (115) F
Shops (134) F
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Victoria Gardens (B+)

2. Bobcaygeon (D)

3. Fenelon Falls (F)

4. Little Britian (F)

5. Coboconk (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Kawartha Lakes.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Historic Downtown Lindsay (F)

2. Lindsay (F)

3. Victoria Gardens (F)

4. Little Britian (F)

5. Pontypool (F)

cost of living C+

The cost of living in Kawartha Lakes is 94/100 - which is 16% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Historic Downtown Lindsay (A-)

2. Kirkfield (B+)

3. Lindsay (B+)

4. Woodville (B)

5. Victoria Gardens (B)

crime A+

Kawartha Lakes crime rates are 5,033 per 100k, which is 63% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
3,741 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
1,292 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Pontypool (A-)

2. Bethany (B-)

3. Manilla (D+)

4. Victoria Gardens (D+)

5. Janetville (D+)

employment C+

The median income in Kawartha Lakes is $78,921 - which is 10% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$78,921 D
Unemployment Rate
3.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Bethany (A+)

2. Janetville (A+)

3. Manilla (A+)

4. Victoria Gardens (A+)

5. Woodville (B+)

health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (42)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bobcaygeon (A+)

2. Woodville (A+)

3. Coboconk (A-)

4. Janetville (A-)

5. Kirkfield (A-)

housing A+

Kawartha Lakes home prices are $643,900 - which is 22% lower than Ontario
Home Price
$643,900 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
35% A
Home Affordability
8.2x (home price to income ratio) A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Pontypool (A+)

2. Bethany (A+)

3. Victoria Gardens (A+)

4. Janetville (A+)

5. Manilla (A+)

schools C+

The Kawartha Lakes graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (27) F
High Schools (11) F
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Victoria Gardens (A+)

2. Fenelon Falls (A+)

3. Historic Downtown Lindsay (A)

4. Lindsay (A-)

5. Bobcaygeon (B+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Fenelon Falls (A+)

2. Pontypool (A-)

3. Lindsay (D)

4. Kirkfield (D)

5. Manilla (F)

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Kawartha Lakes Area Facts

  • Kawartha Lakes has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Kawartha Lakes crime rates are 63% higher than the Ontario average
  • Cost of living in Kawartha Lakes is 16% lower than the Ontario average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fenelon Falls Fairground
      Fenelon Beach

      Entertainment

      Checkers Entertainment Services

      Food & Drink

      Peace valley Diner
      The Beer Store

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kawartha Lakes? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Kawartha Lakes.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% 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 Kawartha Lakes? The cost of living in Kawartha Lakes is 94/100 - which is 16% lower than Ontario.
      Kawartha Lakes
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Ontario
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kawartha Lakes? Kawartha Lakes crime rates are 5,033, which are 63% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      5,033 per 100k people

      19% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      19% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kawartha Lakes? The median income in Kawartha Lakes is $78,921 which is 10% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $78,9214% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      55%14% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      52% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Kawartha Lakes a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ross Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Axis Victoria Drug Mart
      Rexall
      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Guardian
      I.D.A.
      Rexall
      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      Closing the Gap Healthcare

      A+ Housing

      What are Kawartha Lakes home prices? Kawartha Lakes home prices are $643,900 - which is 22% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      $643,9002% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $1,21443% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      23% higher than the CDN average

      C+ Kawartha Lakes Schools

      Does Kawartha Lakes have good schools? The Kawartha Lakes graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      11%

      55% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      65%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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