Livability Score

79
/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 D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jas Cafe
Coffee Shop
Plantitude
Coffee Shop
Iron Works Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Old town bakery
Coffee Shop
In the bean time
Coffee Shop
Oyster Bay Cafe
Coffee Shop
49th Parallel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shack
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery
Art Gallery
Ladysmith Centennial Spray Park
Water Park
Ladysmith Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Harbour Heritage Centre
Museum
Waterfront Gallery
Art Gallery
Ladysmith Museum
Museum
Ladysmith Maritime Society Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (11) F
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Panago
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Bayview Brewing Company
Bar
Islander Pub
Bar
Old Town Ice Cream
Sweets
Fox and Hounds
Bar
The Sportsman Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (11) F
Active Solutions Health and Sport
Gym
Ladysmith Family and Friends (LAFF) Resource Centre
Community Centre
CrossFit Ladysmith
Gym
Driftwood Lanes
Community Centre
Ladysmith Shaolin Martial Arts
Gym
Lift Haus
Gym
Ladysmith Resources Centre Association
Community Centre
Frank Jamison Community Center
Gym
BRS Pilates Yoga
Gym
Fraternal Order of Eagles (AERIE 2101)
Community Centre
Aggie Hall
Community Centre
Saltair Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Wild Poppy Market
Bakery
Parks (25) A+
Holland Creek Park
Park
Root Street Park
Park
Wickham Park
Park
Transfer Beach Community Playground
Playground
Transfer Beach Park
Park
Harbourview Park
Park
Gourlay-Janes Park
Park
Queen's Park
Park
Rutti Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Spirit Square
Park
Solmie Road Beach Access
Park
Heart/Stocking Lakes Regional Park
Park
Rotary Memorial Peace Garden & Cenotaph
Park
Aggie Fields
Park
Bob Stuart Park
Park
Raven Park
Park
Brown Drive Park
Park
Resolution Park
Park
Lagoon Bridge Beach Access
Park
Trillium Park
Park
Forrest Field
Park
Stocking Creek Park
Park
Elliots Beach Park
Park
Saltair Centennial Park
Park
Shops (26) C+
Coronation Mall
Mall
K&K Nail Spa
Beauty
Island Haircutters
Hairdresser
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Convenience Store
1st Avenue Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Chopstix
Hairdresser
Nancy's Fashion & Furnishings
Clothing
Post Office Antique Mall
Furniture
For Pet's Sake
Pets
Top Drawer Boutique
Clothing
Antique Addict
Furniture
Canvas Plus
Department Store
Left Coast Fashions
Clothing
Little Otters Den
Toys
White Space Living
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The worldly Gourmet
Department Store
Ladysmith Health Food Store
Nutrition Supplements
Salamander Books
Books
Budget Blinds
Department Store
High Street Hair
Hairdresser
Coral By The Sea
Gift Shop
Black Door Decor
Furniture
Claire's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Blooms At the 49th
Florist
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Ladysmith.
Public Transit Stops (57)
Stops & Stations A+
Dogwood at Arbutus (NB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at Arbutus (SB)
Bus Stop
Coronation Mall (NB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at Davis (WB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at Davis (SB)
Bus Stop
Davis at Battie (NB)
Bus Stop
Davis at Battie (SB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at Holland Creek (SB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at Holland Creek (NB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at 280 Blk (SB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at 280 Blk (NB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at Belaire St (NB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at Belaire (SB)
Bus Stop
Bel Aire at Rigby (SB)
Bus Stop
Davis at Hall (WB)
Bus Stop
Davis at Hall (SB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at Forward (SB)
Bus Stop
Davis at Craig (SB)
Bus Stop
Davis at McNiven (WB)
Bus Stop
4th Ave at Baden-Powell (NB)
Bus Stop
Davis at Russell (SB)
Bus Stop
Davis at Louise Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
Malone at 6th Ave (SB)
Bus Stop
1st Ave at Roberts (SB)
Bus Stop
Davis at Farrell Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Ladysmith is 92/100 - which is 26% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime C

Ladysmith crime rates are 4,693 per 100k, which is 22% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
3,822 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
870 crimes per 100k C+
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employment B-

The median income in Ladysmith is $80,272 - which is 7% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$80,272 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Connect Hearing
Clinic
Lifelabs
Clinic
Orca Family Dental Centre
Dentist
IDA Drug
Pharmacy
Ladysmith RCMP
Police
Ladysmith Fire Rescue
Fire Station
Hillside Medical Centre
Clinic
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Daniel W Hunter Denturist
Dentist
Ladysmith Dental
Dentist
Black Pearl dental hygiene clinic
Dentist
Ladysmith Community Health Centre
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

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

The Ladysmith graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to British Columbia
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Ladysmith Intermediate
Ladysmith Primary
High Schools (2) F
Ladysmith Secondary
Stz'uminus Senior Secondary
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ratings B+

Ladysmith has an overall rating of 76% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B+
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Ladysmith Area Facts

  • Ladysmith has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ladysmith crime rates are 22% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Ladysmith is 26% lower than the British Columbia average

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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Holland Creek Park
      Root Street Park
      Wickham Park
      Transfer Beach Community Playground
      Transfer Beach Park
      Harbourview Park
      Gourlay-Janes Park
      Queen's Park

      Entertainment

      Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery
      Ladysmith Centennial Spray Park
      Ladysmith Amphitheatre
      Harbour Heritage Centre
      Waterfront Gallery
      Ladysmith Museum
      Ladysmith Maritime Society Museum

      Food & Drink

      BC Liquor Store
      Panago
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Dairy Queen
      Bayview Brewing Company
      Islander Pub
      Old Town Ice Cream

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Ladysmith? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Ladysmith.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      equal to the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ladysmith? The cost of living in Ladysmith is 92/100 - which is 26% lower than British Columbia.
      Ladysmith
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ladysmith? Ladysmith crime rates are 4,693, which are 22% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      4,693 per 100k people

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Ladysmith? The median income in Ladysmith is $80,272 which is 7% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $80,2723% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      52%18% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      56% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Ladysmith Community Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      IDA Drug
      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Ladysmith home prices? Ladysmith 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
      $99554% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      20% higher than the CDN average

      C Ladysmith Schools

      Does Ladysmith have good schools? The Ladysmith graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      16%

      35% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      57%

      13% lower than the CDN average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Ladysmith a good place to live? Ladysmith has an overall rating of 76% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      3 total surveys

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