Livability Score

53
/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
Entertainment (6) F
Food and Drink (12) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Parks (15) F
Shops (13) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Kitimat.
Public Transit Stops (101)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Kitimat is 86/100 - which is 30% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

Kitimat crime rates are 8,530 per 100k, which is 41% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
6,948 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,582 crimes per 100k F
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employment A+

The median income in Kitimat is $112,027 - which is 30% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$112,027 A
Unemployment Rate
3.1% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Kitimat home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A D
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools C

The Kitimat graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (3) F
High Schools (2) F
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ratings D

Kitimat has an overall rating of 53% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes D
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Kitimat Area Facts

  • Kitimat has a Livability Score of 53/100, which is considered poor
  • Kitimat crime rates are 41% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Kitimat is 30% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kitimat? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Kitimat.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kitimat? The cost of living in Kitimat is 86/100 - which is 30% lower than British Columbia.
      Kitimat
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kitimat? Kitimat crime rates are 8,530, which are 41% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      8,530 per 100k people

      102% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      102% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kitimat? The median income in Kitimat is $112,027 which is 30% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $112,02736% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      67%4% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      51% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Kitimat Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Kitimat home prices? Kitimat home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      18% higher than the CDN average

      C Kitimat Schools

      Does Kitimat have good schools? The Kitimat graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      11%

      54% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      63%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      D User Ratings

      Is Kitimat a good place to live? Kitimat has an overall rating of 53% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      53%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      53%

      6 total surveys

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