Livability Score

71
/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 (1) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
William's Fresh Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Williams Fresh Cafe Fairway
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Real Fruit Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Play a Latte
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Anubis
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Museum
Doon Heritage Village
Museum
Cineplex Cinemas Kitchener and VIP
Cinema
Landmark Cinemas
Cinema
Growing Hope Farm
Attraction
Splash Pad
Water Park
Food and Drink (3) F
LCBO
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Bar Burrito
Fast Food
Double Taste Shawarma
Fast Food
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Crispy Slice Pizza
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popular Pizza
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Gino's Pizza
Fast Food
Rustic Slice
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Bite me slowly
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Mucho Burrito
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre & Splashpad
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Country Hills Community Centre
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Centreville Chicopee Community Centre
Community Centre
Rotary Club of Kitchener
Community Centre
Kingsdale Community Centre
Community Centre
Legendary Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Williamsburg Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Zehrs
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Food Basics
Grocery Store
The Indian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Om India Food Centre
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Dutchie's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Nutrition House
Health Food
Food Basics
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Robert's Boxed Meats
Butcher
City Cafe Bakery
Bakery
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Thomas Slee Park
Park
Topper Woods Park
Park
Windrush Park
Park
City of Kitchener Greenway
Park
City of Kitchener Greenway
Park
Biehn Park
Park
South Upper Canada Park
Park
Wheatfield Park
Park
Upper Canada Park
Park
Carlyle Park
Park
Upper Canada Neighbourhood Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Millwood Park Natural Area
Park
Millwood Park
Park
Old Huron Court
Park
Pioneer Memorial Tower Park
Park
Kuntz Park
Park
Budd Park
Park
C.A.W.
Park
Settler's Grove Park
Park
Parkvale Park
Park
Sophia Park
Park
Huron Natural Area
Park
RBJ Schlegel Park
Park
Country Hills Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Quick Stop Variety
Discount Store
Peavy Mart
Home Improvement
Dollarama
Discount Store
Princess Auto
Home Improvement
Azure Aqua Spa
Beauty
Float & Vichy
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Family Tree Hair & Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Pioneer Hair Studio
Hairdresser
K.C Convenience
Convenience Store
Unique Hair Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Taaza Food Market
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Wolseley
Home Improvement
Bill's Super Variety
Convenience Store
Mac's
Convenience Store
Royal Nail Bar
Beauty
The Brick
Furniture
Forsythe Variety
Convenience Store
Nike Factory Store
Clothing
2001 Audio Video
Electronics
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Shell Select
Convenience Store
Litte Short Stop
Convenience Store
See more Doon South amenity data

Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fairfield (A+)

2. Laurentian Hills (A+)

3. Rosemount (A+)

4. Highland-Stirling (A+)

5. Southdale (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Doon South.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Old Carriage
Bus Stop
119 Old Carriage
Bus Stop
Homer Watson / Doon South
Bus Stop
Old Carriage
Bus Stop
Homer Watson / Doon South
Bus Stop
Bechtel / Anvil
Bus Stop
Bechtel / Anvil
Bus Stop
Old Carriage / Pioneer
Bus Stop
Pioneer / Bechtel
Bus Stop
Pioneer / Old Carriage
Bus Stop
Bechtel / Sabrina
Bus Stop
Pioneer / Bechtel
Bus Stop
Pioneer / Old Carriage
Bus Stop
Pioneer / Old Carriage
Bus Stop
Bechtel / Wheatfield
Bus Stop
Homer Watson / Pioneer
Bus Stop
Pinnacle / Doon Valley
Bus Stop
Pinnacle / Doon Valley
Bus Stop
Homer Watson / Pioneer
Bus Stop
365 Pioneer Dr.
Bus Stop
365 Pioneer Dr.
Bus Stop
Pioneer / Homer Watson
Bus Stop
Green Valley / Arrowhead
Bus Stop
Pioneer / Homer Watson
Bus Stop
Green Valley / Arrowhead
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
See more Doon South commute data

Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Laurentian Hills (A+)

2. Meinzinger (A+)

3. Auditorium (A+)

4. St. Marys Hospital (A+)

5. Country Hills (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Doon South is 103/100 - which is 8% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
See more Doon South cost of living data

Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Chandler - Mowat (A+)

2. Alpine (A)

3. Centre District (A-)

4. Victoria Hills (A-)

5. Highland-Stirling (A-)

crime A+

Doon South crime rates are 1,671 per 100k, which is 46% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,242 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
429 crimes per 100k A+
See more Doon South crime data

Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bridgeport North (A+)

2. Deer Ridge Estates (A+)

3. Doon South (A+)

4. Grand Hill Village (A+)

5. Hidden Valley (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Doon South is $147,567 - which is 69% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$147,567 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% A+
See more Doon South employment data

Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Grand River South (A+)

2. South Plains (A+)

3. Dundee (A+)

4. Idlewood (A+)

5. Bridgeport (A+)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
Strive Physiotherapy
Clinic
Doon South Dental
Dentist
Gaurdian pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Kitchener Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Emergency Medical Services
Ambulance Station
Doon Village Dental
Dentist
Pharmasave Huron Crossing Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Kitchener Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Solar Dental
Dentist
Smile Factory Orthodontics
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Parkway Back Clinic
Doctor
Toothworks
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Remedy'sRx
Pharmacy
Country Park Dental
Dentist
Grand River Hospital Freeport Campus
Hospital
Chicopee Chiropractic
Clinic
Kitchener Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Waterloo Regional Police Headquarters
Police
St. George Medical Center
Clinic
Weber Medical Walk in clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more Doon South health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bridgeport West (A+)

2. Doon South (A+)

3. Larentian West (A+)

4. Rockway (A+)

5. Rosemount (A+)

housing A+

Doon South home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
See more Doon South housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lower Doon (A+)

2. Grand River North (A+)

3. Country Hills West (A+)

4. Bridgeport (A+)

5. Country Hills East (A+)

schools A-

The Doon South graduation rate is 89% - which is 6% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (4) D-
Groh Public School
J W Gerth Public School
Doon Public School
Sunbeam Lodge
St Timothy Catholic Elementary School
Brigadoon Public School
St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School
Pioneer Park Public School
Foundations
Jean Steckle Public School
Parkway Public School
Country Hills Public School
ÉÉC Cardinal-Léger
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School
Janet Metcalfe Public School
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Wilson Avenue Public School
Howard Robertson Public School
St Aloysius Catholic Elementary School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School
Glencairn Public School
Alpine Public School
Rockway Public School
High Schools (0) F
Huron Heights Secondary School
St Mary's High School
Preston High School
See more Doon South education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Victoria Park (A+)

2. Market District (A+)

3. Civic Centre (A+)

4. Mount Hope Huron Park (A+)

5. Mill Courtland Woodside Park (A+)

ratings A+

Doon South has an overall rating of 84% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
See more Doon South user rating data

Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Heritage Park (A+)

2. Grand Hill Village (A+)

3. Lower Doon (A+)

4. Larentian West (A+)

5. Laurentian Hills (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Doon South, Kitchener, ON Area Guide

Follow
Photo of Kitchener, ON
( 4 Ratings )

Living in Doon South, Kitchener, ON

Ranks better than 71% of areas Follow

Doon South Area Facts

  • Doon South has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Doon South crime rates are 60% lower than the Kitchener average
  • Cost of living in Doon South is 8% higher than the Kitchener average

What do the locals think about Doon South?

Based on 4 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

Doon South Reviews

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

How Do You Rate The Livability In Doon South?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Kitchener, ON Livability

      vs

      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Thomas Slee Park
      Topper Woods Park
      Windrush Park
      City of Kitchener Greenway
      City of Kitchener Greenway
      Biehn Park
      South Upper Canada Park
      Wheatfield Park

      Entertainment

      Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
      Doon Heritage Village
      Cineplex Cinemas Kitchener and VIP
      Landmark Cinemas
      Growing Hope Farm
      Splash Pad

      Food & Drink

      LCBO
      McDonald's
      Dairy Queen
      Bar Burrito
      Double Taste Shawarma
      Booster Juice
      Subway
      Crispy Slice Pizza

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Doon South? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Doon South.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      23% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Doon South? The cost of living in Doon South is 103/100 - which is 8% lower than Ontario.
      Doon South
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Kitchener
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Doon South? Doon South crime rates are 1,671, which are 46% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      1,671 per 100k people

      60% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      60% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Doon South? The median income in Doon South is $147,567 which is 69% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $147,56779% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      74%16% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      57% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      St. Mary's General Hospital
      Grand River Hospital
      Grand River Hospital Freeport Campus

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Hoegler Pharmaplus Drugmart
      Rexall
      Pharmasave
      Queens Pharmacy
      The Medicine Shope
      King Pharmacy
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Centre for Family Medicine
      Weber Medical Walk in clinic
      Onyx Medical Centre
      Optometrists - Dr. Valerie Dippel & Dr. Dawn Clarke
      eHealth Centre of Excellence
      R Toews
      J Borys
      T Borys

      A+ Housing

      What are Doon South home prices? Doon South 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
      95%

      40% higher than the CDN average

      A- Doon South Schools

      Does Doon South have good schools? The Doon South graduation rate is 89% - which is 6% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      36%

      45% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      69%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Doon South a good place to live? Doon South has an overall rating of 84% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      4 total surveys

      Kitchener neighborhoods


      Best Neighborhoods in Kitchener for Singles
      Best Neighborhoods in Kitchener for Families
      Safest Neighborhoods in Kitchener
      Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Kitchener
      Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Kitchener
      Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Kitchener
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024