Livability Score

77
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Chit Chat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kingston Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Yellow Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
The Library Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds
Coffee Shop
MioYogi
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Tea Room
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
iTea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Richardson Stadium
Stadium
Absolute Comedy
Theatre Arts
Cloverleaf
Bowling Alley
Domino Theatre
Theatre Arts
Canada's Penitentiary Museum
Museum
former Kingston Penitentiary
Museum
Government House
Attraction
Bellevue House Visitors Centre
Museum
Bellevue House
Museum
Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
J.K. Tett Centre
Theatre Arts
Cineplex Odeon Gardiners Road Cinemas
Cinema
Outdoor Aqua Park
Water Park
Drama theatre
Theatre Arts
Agnes Queen’s Art Gallery
Art Gallery
FLUID
Nightclub
The Spot
Nightclub
Stages Nightclub
Nightclub
The Ale House
Nightclub
Miller Museum of Geology
Museum
Ann Baillie Building
Museum
Domino Theatre
Theatre Arts
Murney Tower
Museum
Theatre Kingston
Theatre Arts
Grand Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Harvey's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Barburrito
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Alana's
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Juicy Kik
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Harvey's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Eunice Sushi
Fast Food
Kai’s Delight
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Great Chow
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Mansion
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
YMCA
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Kingston and Area
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
Ronald Vatcher Memorial Hall
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Kingston Robotics Lab
Community Centre
Saint Mary's Parish Centre
Community Centre
Emerald Adult Community Centre
Community Centre
Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Centro Cultural Português
Community Centre
The AKA Autonomous Social Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Energentics
Gym
Rideau Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Kingston East Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) B
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Namaste Indian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Common Sense Wholesome Market and Bakery
Bakery
Metro
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
KAS Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Pig and Olive
Butcher
Metro
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
J&K Supermarket
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
The Grocery Basket
Grocery Store
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Quattrocchi’s
Grocery Store
Card's Bakery
Bakery
General Brock's Commissary
Grocery Store
The Common Market
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Pan Chancho Bakery
Bakery
No Frills
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Polson Park
Park
McCollough Park
Park
Runnymede Park
Park
Silas Stevens Parkette
Park
Fairway Hill Park
Park
Lafleur Park
Park
Grenville Park
Park
Nickle Avenue Park
Park
Rodden Park
Park
Woodlands Park
Park
SLC Park
Park
Portsmouth Soccer Fields
Park
Grosvenor Court Park
Park
Elder Park
Park
Smithfield Crescent Park
Park
Garrigan Park
Park
Indian Road Park
Park
Compton Park
Park
Trailhead Park
Park
Meadowbrook Park
Park
Oakridge Park
Park
James Roe Park
Park
Strathcona Park
Park
Churchill Park
Park
Arbour Ridge Park
Park
Shops (2) A+
Avenue Florist
Florist
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Aaron's
Furniture
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Pet Paradise
Pets
Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Mr. Jackets
Clothing
Creations by Elizabeth
Clothing
Dollarama
Discount Store
Wilmer Wicks
Gift Shop
Iphix Cell Phone Repair Centre
Electronics
Avanta Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Burnham Optical
Optician
Marrello Hairstylists
Hairdresser
Frontenac Mall
Mall
Body Systems Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Dollarama
Discount Store
Pet Valu
Pets
Nutrition House
Nutrition Supplements
Bell
Electronics
Global Pet Foods
Pets
Freedom Mobile
Electronics
Rogers
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Gardiners (A+)

2. Sutton Mills (A+)

3. Kingscourt (A+)

4. Alwington (A+)

5. Rideau Heights (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.8% take public transportation in Polson Park.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
Queen Mary Road (south side of Robert Wallace)
Bus Stop
Queen Mary Road (north side of Robert Wallace)
Bus Stop
Polson Park School (north side of Robert Wallace)
Bus Stop
Polson Park School (south side of Robert Wallace)
Bus Stop
211 Queen Mary Road (east side)
Bus Stop
204 Queen Mary Road (west side)
Bus Stop
Ross Street (west side of Robert Wallace)
Bus Stop
Strachan Avenue (east side of Robert Wallace)
Bus Stop
Notch Hill Road (east side of Queen Mary)
Bus Stop
Grenville Road (south side of Bath)
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue (south side of Bath)
Bus Stop
258 Queen Mary Road (west side)
Bus Stop
Grenville Road (north side of Bath)
Bus Stop
Queen Mary Road (south side of Bath)
Bus Stop
Johnson Street (west side of Robert Wallace)
Bus Stop
Johnson Street (east side of Robert Wallace)
Bus Stop
Queen Mary Road (north side of Bath)
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue (north side of Johnson)
Bus Stop
Mulcaster Street (west side of Norman Rogers)
Bus Stop
Portsmouth Avenue (south side of Johnson)
Bus Stop
290 Bath Road (south side)
Bus Stop
Mulcaster Street (east side of Norman Rogers)
Bus Stop
306 Norman Rogers Drive (west side)
Bus Stop
Byron Crescent (east side of Norman Rogers)
Bus Stop
Elmwood Street (east side of Portsmouth)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.8% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Alwington (A+)

2. Gardiners (A+)

3. Downtown Kingston (A+)

4. Midland Park (A+)

5. Henderson (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Polson Park is 84/100 - which is 25% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Markers Acres (A+)

2. Novelis (A+)

3. Kingscourt (A+)

4. Polson Park (A+)

5. Williamsville (A+)

crime F

Polson Park crime rates are 6,620 per 100k, which is 114% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
4,920 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,700 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Alwington (A)

2. Glenburnie (A)

3. Ravensview (A)

4. Saint Lawrence South (A)

5. Old Sydenham Heritage District (A)

employment D

The median income in Polson Park is $46,760 - which is 46% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$46,760 F
Unemployment Rate
3.4% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Saint Lawrence North (A+)

2. Reddendale (A+)

3. Smugglers Cove (A+)

4. Elginburg - Silver Corners - Shannons Corners (A+)

5. MacLean Park - Riverwalk (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
KFL&A Health Unit
Clinic
Meadowbrook Dental Centre
Dentist
Drug Basics
Pharmacy
Security
Police
Loblaw Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Station #6
Fire Station
Frontenac Ambulance Station
Ambulance Station
Maple Family Health Team
Doctor
Rexall
Pharmacy
Altima Dental Centre
Dentist
Limestone City Dental
Dentist
Kingston Denture Clinic
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Portsmouth Medical Clinic
Doctor
HIV/AIDS Regional Services
Clinic
KMI X-Ray and Ultrasound
Clinic
Creekside Dental
Dentist
spinalrehabcentre
Clinic
PharmaChoice
Pharmacy
Providence Care Hospital
Hospital
Medical Arts Pharmacy
Pharmacy
KMA Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Merry Family Foot Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Collins Bay Penitentiary (A+)

2. Midland Park (A+)

3. Novelis (A+)

4. Reddendale (A+)

5. River Park (A+)

housing A+

Polson Park home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
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. Woods Landing (A+)

2. Elginburg - Silver Corners - Shannons Corners (A+)

3. MacLean Park - Riverwalk (A+)

4. Lemoine Point (A+)

5. Cataraqui North (A+)

schools B

The Polson Park graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
50% D-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Polson Park Public School
St Thomas More Catholic School
Elementary Remote Learning
International Language Elementary School
Limestone District School Board Night School
Limestone District School Board Summer School
Literacy and Numeracy
École élémentaire publique Madeleine-de-Roybon
Centennial Public School
St Paul Catholic School
Lord Strathcona Public School
Rideau Public School
Winston Churchill Public School
St Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School
Cathedrale Catholic School
Molly Brant Elementary School
Sydenham Public School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
James R Henderson Public School
SOAR
Central Public School
R Gordon Sinclair Public School
Truedell Public School
Welborne Avenue Public School
John Graves Simcoe Public School
High Schools (0) A+
Remote Learning School
Limestone School of Community Education
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Loyola Community Learning
Loyola Community Learning Centre
Kingston Secondary School
Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School
Frontenac Learning Centre
St Lawrence Youth Association
Frontenac Secondary School
École secondaire publique Mille-Iles
École secondaire catholique Marie-Rivier
Maltby Centre Secondary School
Bayridge Secondary School
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
La Salle Secondary School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Queens (A+)

2. Williamsville (A+)

3. Hillendale (A+)

4. Westwoods (A+)

5. Inner Harbour (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Cataraqui North (A+)

2. Westwoods (A+)

3. Worthington Park Trailer Homes (A+)

4. Greenwood (A+)

5. MacLean Park - Riverwalk (A+)

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Polson Park Area Facts

  • Polson Park has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Polson Park crime rates are 36% higher than the Kingston average
  • Cost of living in Polson Park is 5% lower than the Kingston average

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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Polson Park
      McCollough Park
      Runnymede Park
      Silas Stevens Parkette
      Fairway Hill Park
      Lafleur Park
      Grenville Park
      Nickle Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      Richardson Stadium
      Absolute Comedy
      Cloverleaf
      Domino Theatre
      Canada's Penitentiary Museum
      former Kingston Penitentiary
      Government House
      Bellevue House Visitors Centre

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Pizza Pizza
      LCBO
      Harvey's
      McDonald's
      A&W
      Popeyes
      Barburrito

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Polson Park? Of all people who commute, 12.8% take public transportation in Polson Park.
      Drive to Work
      31%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Polson Park? The cost of living in Polson Park is 84/100 - which is 25% lower than Ontario.
      Polson Park
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Kingston
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Polson Park? Polson Park crime rates are 6,620, which are 114% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      6,620 per 100k people

      57% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      57% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Polson Park? The median income in Polson Park is $46,760 which is 46% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $46,76043% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      59%7% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      47% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Polson Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      GIDRU
      Kingston General Hospital
      Hotel Dieu Hospital
      Providence Care Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Reddendale Pharmacy
      I.D.A.
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      Maple Family Health Team
      Kingston Laser Cosmetic Clinic
      Norwest Family Physicians
      Queen's Family Health Team
      CPK Family Medicine And Walk-in Clinic
      Kingston Community Health Centres
      Bayridge Family Medicine Clinic
      Portsmouth Medical Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Polson Park home prices? Polson Park home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      24%

      65% lower than the CDN average

      B Polson Park Schools

      Does Polson Park have good schools? The Polson Park graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      18%

      28% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      50%

      24% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total surveys

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