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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Living Forest Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gabriels Gourmet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coyote's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kitties and Cream Cat Lounge
Coffee Shop
Bocca Café
Coffee Shop
The Board Game House
Coffee Shop
Ironworks Café & Crêperie
Coffee Shop
Perkins Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Javawocky Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Bees Knees Community Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Globe
Coffee Shop
COCO Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Concession
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Abyss
Attraction
The OV Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Miner's Cottage
Attraction
Nanaimo Museum
Museum
Vancouver Island Military Museum
Museum
Port Theatre
Theatre Arts
Nanaimo Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Artisans' Studio
Art Gallery
330 - VIEW Gallery & Exhibition Centre
Theatre Arts
310 - Malaspina Theatre
Theatre Arts
Museum of Natural History
Museum
Protection Island Museum
Museum
International Flagpoles
Attraction
Food and Drink (5) F
Chase River Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Pizza Mia
Fast Food
Wolf Tasting Room
Alcohol
Wolf Tasting Room
Bar
Harewood Arms Pub
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
The Cranberry Arms Hotel & Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
University Village Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
The Terminal Bar Nanaimo
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
The Queen’s
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Bar Barrito
Fast Food
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Cold Front Gelato
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
The Oxy Pub
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Dolly's Gym
Gym
Nanaimo Youth Services Association
Community Centre
Beacon House
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Country Grocer
Grocery Store
Hearthstone Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
Superette
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
ManLee Oriental
Grocery Store
Red's Bakery
Bakery
Mon Petit Choux Bakery & Café
Bakery
Refillery
Health Food
A Wee Cupcakery
Bakery
McLean's Specialty Foods
Grocery Store
The Green Store: Discount Organic
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
John Weeks Park
Park
Cowling Park
Park
Wexford Park
Park
Chase River Estuary Park
Park
Marban Park
Park
Hosanna Park
Park
Roberta Road Park
Park
Trumpeter Park
Park
Elaine Hamilton Park
Park
Harambe Park
Park
Applegreen Park
Park
Country Hills Park
Park
Ninth Street Park
Park
Richards Marsh Park
Park
Old Victoria Park
Park
Southwood Park
Park
Flagstone Park
Park
Ryan Road Park
Park
Healy Road Park
Park
Ranchview Park
Park
Harbourview Park
Park
Douglas & Eighth Park
Park
Cambie Park
Park
Kinette Evergreen Park
Park
Kipp Road Community Park
Park
Shops (4) F
Nakeo Computers
Electronics
Gallery South Hair Design
Hairdresser
Daily Dollar Plus
Discount Store
Rona
Home Improvement
Retail Space
Mall
Dollarama
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
University Village
Mall
Friesen Rentals & Hardware
Home Improvement
London Drugs
Department Store
Hub City Cycles
Bicycle
Port Place Shopping Centre
Mall
Tom Harris Telus & Koodo Store
Electronics
Literacy Central Vancouver Island
Books
Dollarama
Discount Store
164 - Hairdressing / Barbering
Hairdresser
Divine Glow Tanning Studio
Beauty
Crispin Shoes
Shoes
Charlie's Closet
Clothing
The Teak Tree
Furniture
Island Zebra
Clothing
Damsels Fashion Collections
Clothing
Pumpkin Pie Kids Wear
Clothing
Flying Fish
Furniture
NYLA Fresh Thread
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. University District (A+)

2. Newcastle (A+)

3. Rosehill (A+)

4. Hospital Area (A+)

5. Parkwood (A+)

commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Chase River.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations A+
Cranberry at Cassidy (SB)
Bus Stop
Cranberry at Cranberry Connector (NB)
Bus Stop
Cranberry at Extension (NB)
Bus Stop
Extension at Cranberry (SB)
Bus Stop
11th St 40 block (WB)
Bus Stop
Lawlor at 11th St (SB)
Bus Stop
Lawlor at Eleventh (NB)
Bus Stop
Cedar at Maki (WB)
Bus Stop
Cedar at Nanaimo (EB)
Bus Stop
Starks
Transit Station
Extension at Roberta Rd E (SB)
Bus Stop
Extension at Roberta Rd E (NB)
Bus Stop
Cedar at 980 Block (WB)
Bus Stop
Cedar at Fielding (EB)
Bus Stop
Old Victoria at 1100 Block (SB)
Bus Stop
Haliburton at Chase River (NB)
Bus Stop
Extension at Lenwood (EB)
Bus Stop
Extension at Lenwood (SB)
Bus Stop
Tenth at Southside (EB)
Bus Stop
Tenth at Southside (WB)
Bus Stop
Old Victoria at Melideo (EB)
Bus Stop
Haliburton at 1060 Block (NB)
Bus Stop
Old Victoria at McKenzie (SB)
Bus Stop
Extension at Rajeena (NB)
Bus Stop
Cedar at Frew (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Long Lake Heights (A+)

2. Newcastle (A+)

3. Downtown Nanaimo (A+)

4. Hospital Area (A+)

5. Nanaimo Country Club (A+)

cost of living B

The cost of living in Chase River is 91/100 - which is 26% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South End (A)

2. Nob Hill (A)

3. Rosehill (A-)

4. Quarterway (A-)

5. Pleasant Valley (A-)

crime F

Chase River crime rates are 8,582 per 100k, which is 42% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
6,990 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,592 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Stephenson Point (C)

2. Protection Island (D+)

3. Sherwood Forest (D+)

4. Cilaire (D+)

5. Westwood Lake (D)

employment B-

The median income in Chase River is $78,591 - which is 9% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$78,591 D
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Stephenson Point (A+)

2. Cinnabar Valley (A+)

3. Cilaire (A+)

4. Protection Island (A+)

5. Marlborough (A+)

health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Nanaimo Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Chase River Dental Centre
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Extension Fire Department
Fire Station
Cranberry Fire Department Hall 1
Fire Station
Nanaimo RCMP
Police
Nanaimo Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Nanaimo Fire Command Centre
Fire Station
Nanaimo Fire Station #1
Fire Station
BCAS Station 120
Ambulance Station
Nanaimo Fire Station #7
Fire Station
North Cedar Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Garner Crescent (A+)

2. Newcastle (A+)

3. Pleasant Valley (A+)

4. Rosewood (A+)

5. Chase River (A-)

housing A+

Chase River 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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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Cinnabar Valley (A+)

2. Cathers Lake (A+)

3. Cilaire (A+)

4. Protection Island (A+)

5. College Heights (A+)

schools C+

The Chase River graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Chase River Elementary
Cinnabar Valley Elementary
Park Avenue Elementary
Bayview Elementary
Georgia Avenue Elementary
Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School
Pauline Haarer Elementary
Fairview Elementary
Cedar Elementary
Brechin Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Continuing Ed SD 68
John Barsby Community School
Vast Centre
Cedar Community Secondary
The High School at VIU
The International High School @ VIU
Nanaimo District Secondary
Secondaire de Nanaimo
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Hawthrone (A+)

2. Hospital Area (A)

3. Garner Crescent (A-)

4. Buttertubs (A-)

5. Parkwood (B+)

ratings A+

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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Newcastle (A+)

2. South Wellington (A+)

3. Nanaimo Country Club (D-)

4. Chase River (A+)

5. Long Lake Heights (A+)

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  • Chase River has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chase River crime rates are 3% higher than the Nanaimo average
  • Cost of living in Chase River is 3% lower than the Nanaimo average

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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      John Weeks Park
      Cowling Park
      Wexford Park
      Chase River Estuary Park
      Marban Park
      Hosanna Park
      Roberta Road Park
      Trumpeter Park

      Entertainment

      The Abyss
      The OV Arts Centre
      Miner's Cottage
      Nanaimo Museum
      Vancouver Island Military Museum
      Port Theatre
      Nanaimo Art Gallery
      Artisans' Studio

      Food & Drink

      Chase River Liquor Store
      Subway
      A&W
      Mary Brown's
      Pizza Mia
      Wolf Tasting Room
      Wolf Tasting Room
      Harewood Arms Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chase River? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Chase River.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chase River? The cost of living in Chase River is 91/100 - which is 26% lower than British Columbia.
      Chase River
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Nanaimo
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chase River? Chase River crime rates are 8,582, which are 42% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      8,582 per 100k people

      103% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      103% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Chase River? The median income in Chase River is $78,591 which is 9% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $78,5915% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      58%10% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      64% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Rexall Drugstore

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Chase River home prices? Chase River 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
      82%

      21% higher than the CDN average

      C+ Chase River Schools

      Does Chase River have good schools? The Chase River graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      14%

      43% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      55%

      17% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Chase River a good place to live? Chase River has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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