Livability Score

74
/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 (4) B
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Yellow Deli
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Balzac's
Coffee Shop
iTea
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Amadeus Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe le Matin
Coffee Shop
CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kingston Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee & Company
Coffee Shop
MioYogi
Coffee Shop
Café Church
Coffee Shop
Musiikki
Coffee Shop
Sipps
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) C-
Shannon Park Splash Pads
Water Park
Landmark Cinemas
Cinema
Outdoor Aqua Park
Water Park
The Ale House
Nightclub
FLUID
Nightclub
Leon's Centre
Attraction
Stages Nightclub
Nightclub
Theatre Kingston
Theatre Arts
The Spot
Nightclub
Grand Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cloverleaf
Bowling Alley
Martello Alley
Art Gallery
The Screening Room
Cinema
Wellington Street Theatre
Theatre Arts
Absolute Comedy
Theatre Arts
K NGSTON Sign
Attraction
Spirit of Sir John A
Attraction
Drama theatre
Theatre Arts
Miller Museum of Geology
Museum
Frederick Tower
Museum
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
Museum
Fort Frederick
Attraction
Agnes Queen’s Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Fort Henry
Attraction
PumpHouse Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (6) D-
Harvey's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
BBQ BABES
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Coffee Way Donuts
Fast Food
Gino's Pizza
Fast Food
John's Place
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (3) B
Centro Cultural Português
Community Centre
Rideau Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Kingston Robotics Lab
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Kingston East Community Centre
Community Centre
Ronald Vatcher Memorial Hall
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
The AKA Autonomous Social Centre
Community Centre
Saint Mary's Parish Centre
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
YMCA
Community Centre
KMFRC
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Kingston and Area
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Emerald Adult Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (2) B
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Quattrocchi’s
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Greenlees Meats
Butcher
Tait's Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Barriefield Meat Market
Butcher
Common Sense Wholesome Market and Bakery
Bakery
Valu-mart
Grocery Store
KAS Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
J&K Supermarket
Grocery Store
The Grocery Basket
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Card's Bakery
Bakery
It’s All About The Dough Cookie’s
Bakery
Pan Chancho Bakery
Bakery
M&J Cakes & Cookies
Bakery
General Brock's Commissary
Grocery Store
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
The Common Market
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Namaste Indian Supermarket
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Parks (23) A+
Neil McArthur Park
Park
Starr Reid Park
Park
Headway Park
Park
Shannon Park
Park
James Neilson Park
Park
Ken Matthews Park
Park
Tugwood Park
Park
Markers Acres Park
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Optimist Park
Park
Champlain Park
Park
Max Jackson Memorial Park
Park
Megaffin Ball Park
Park
Lilla Burke Park
Park
Ronald Lavallee Memorial Kiwanis Park
Park
Emma Martin Park
Park
Sutherland Drive Park
Park
Oak Street Park
Park
Molly Brant Point
Park
Snider Park
Park
100ft Park
Park
Point Saint Mark Park
Park
Third Avenue Park
Park
Douglas Fluhrer Park
Park
Pine Street Park
Park
Shops (9) A+
Gordon's Daily Store
Convenience Store
Sunshine Variety
Convenience Store
Hair Tanning and Esthetics
Beauty
Plant Factory
Florist
East Side Market
Convenience Store
The Goodway Thrift Store
Clothing
Rent-To-Own
Furniture
ACME
Clothing
Ken & Marg Grocery
Convenience Store
Mark's
Clothing
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Super Stop Convenience
Convenience Store
Family Market
Convenience Store
Glen Supply Building Centre
Home Improvement
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Tommy Hilfiger
Clothing
Puma
Clothing
Ricki's
Clothing
Stokes
Houseware
La Vie en Rose
Clothing
Columbia
Clothing
See more Rideau Heights amenity data

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in Rideau Heights.
Public Transit Stops (50)
Stops & Stations
A+
John Counter Boulevard (west side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
Village Drive (west side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
John Counter Boulevard (east side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
Village Drive (east side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
Hickson Avenue (west side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
Hickson Avenue (east side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
Wilson Street (south side of Drennan)
Bus Stop
Wiley Street (south side of Drennan)
Bus Stop
Wilson Street (north side of Drennan)
Bus Stop
Wiley Street (north side of Drennan)
Bus Stop
Briceland Street ( side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
Briceland Street (side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
Royal Canadian Legion (west side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
Belle Park (east side of Montreal)
Bus Stop
Daly Street (north side of Drennan)
Bus Stop
Montreal Street (south side of Drennan)
Bus Stop
Compton Street (south side of Weller)
Bus Stop
Ford Street (south side of Weller)
Bus Stop
Compton Street (north side of Weller)
Bus Stop
Baker Street (north side of Weller)
Bus Stop
Weller Avenue (west side of Wilson)
Bus Stop
Worthington Park (south side of Weller)
Bus Stop
Weller Avenue at KHCH (west side)
Bus Stop
Daly Street (south side of Weller)
Bus Stop
Trillium Court (north side of Weller)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.4%
C
See more Rideau Heights commute data

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Rideau Heights is 85/100 - which is 24% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
See more Rideau Heights cost of living data

crime F

Rideau Heights crime rates are 6,546 per 100k, which is 112% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
4,865 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,681 crimes per 100k
F
See more Rideau Heights crime data

employment F

The median income in Rideau Heights is $41,757 - which is 52% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$41,757
F
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
C+
See more Rideau Heights employment data

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Kingston Community Health Centres
Doctor
Kingston Police Headquarters
Police
Station #5
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Loblaw Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
CDK Family Medicine
Clinic
Dr. Shawn Suenaga Family Dentistry
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
B&B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Dentist
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Better Balance Massage Therapy
Clinic
Station #3
Fire Station
Bryan's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rideau Town Dental Care
Dentist
LifeLabs
Clinic
Rideau Family Medical Centre
Doctor
Frontenac Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Merry Family Foot Clinic
Clinic
KMA Dental
Dentist
KMI X-Ray and Ultrasound
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more Rideau Heights health & safety data

housing A-

Rideau Heights 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
C-
See more Rideau Heights housing data

schools D+

The Rideau Heights graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
34%
F
High School Grad. Rates
76%
D
Elementary Schools (4) A
John Graves Simcoe Public School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Rideau Heights Public School
Molly Brant Elementary School
Maltby Centre Elementary School
Central Public School
Rideau Public School
Cathedrale Catholic School
SOAR
Lord Strathcona Public School
St Paul Catholic School
Sydenham Public School
St Martha Catholic School
Winston Churchill Public School
International Language Elementary School
Limestone District School Board Night School
Limestone District School Board Summer School
Literacy and Numeracy
Ecole Sir John A. Macdonald Public School
École élémentaire publique Madeleine-de-Roybon
Centennial Public School
St Thomas More Catholic School
Polson Park Public School
Elementary Remote Learning
St Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School
High Schools (2) A
St Lawrence Youth Association
Kingston Secondary School
Maltby Centre Secondary School
Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School
Frontenac Learning Centre
La Salle Secondary School
École secondaire publique Mille-Iles
École secondaire catholique Marie-Rivier
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Limestone School of Community Education
Loyola Community Learning
Loyola Community Learning Centre
Remote Learning School
See more Rideau Heights education data

ratings B-

Rideau Heights has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
See more Rideau Heights user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings
Photo of Kingston, ON
( 1 Ratings )

Living in Rideau Heights, Kingston, ON

Rideau Heights Area Facts

  • Rideau Heights has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Rideau Heights crime rates are 34% higher than the Kingston average
  • Cost of living in Rideau Heights is 4% lower than the Kingston average

Rideau Heights Reviews

Write a review about Rideau Heights Tell people what you like or don't like about Rideau Heights…
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Rideau Heights?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Kingston, ON Livability

      vs

      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Neil McArthur Park
      Starr Reid Park
      Headway Park
      Shannon Park
      James Neilson Park
      Ken Matthews Park
      Tugwood Park
      Markers Acres Park

      Entertainment

      Shannon Park Splash Pads
      Landmark Cinemas
      Outdoor Aqua Park
      The Ale House
      FLUID
      Leon's Centre
      Stages Nightclub
      Theatre Kingston

      Food & Drink

      Harvey's
      Arby's
      Domino's
      Mr. Sub
      A&W
      BBQ BABES
      McDonald's
      LCBO

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Rideau Heights? Of all people who commute, 6.4% take public transportation in Rideau Heights.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Rideau Heights 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