Livability Score

66
/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 (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Jumping Jiminy's
Coffee Shop
Knots Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Serious Coffee
Coffee Shop
Regard Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Felice Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brüd House
Coffee Shop
Drip Coffee Social
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Black Magic Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Galaxy Cinemas Nanaimo
Cinema
Landmark Cinemas
Cinema
Avalon
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) D-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Teriyaki Experience
Fast Food
Triple O's
Fast Food
Edo Japan
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Departure Bay Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Longwood Restaurant and Brewpub
Alcohol
Longwood Restaurant and Brewpub
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Black Bear Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Longwood Tasting Room
Alcohol
Longwood Tasting Room
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Greenrock Liquor Store
Alcohol
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chachi's
Fast Food
Camikaze Sushi
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Wellington Hall
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
Beban Park Social Centre
Community Centre
Pleasant Valley Social Center
Community Centre
Fit Body Boot Camp
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Island Optimal Performance Centre
Gym
Harbour City Fitness and Tanning
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Fairway Market
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Bodhi's Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Meat Craft Island Butchery
Butcher
Island Natural Market
Grocery Store
Country Grocer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Yon Place Park
Park
Horth Park
Park
Sunview Park
Park
Elmwood Park
Park
Ardoon Place Park
Park
Shenton Park
Park
Ravine Park
Park
Crystal Brook Park
Park
Loudon Park and Trail
Park
Camcrest Park
Park
Mollys Marsh Park
Park
Sheffield to Jasmine Trail
Park
Jasmine to Camcrest Trail
Park
Jordan Avenue Park
Park
Jingle Pot Trail
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Diver Lake Park
Park
Tamara Park
Park
Jingle Pot Park
Park
Rock Ridge Park
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Northfield Nature Park
Park
Delia Park
Park
Theresa Terrace Park
Park
Salal Park
Park
Shops (0) D-
Dollarama
Discount Store
JYSK
Furniture
Nanaimo North Town Centre
Mall
Best Buy
Electronics
Merit Home Furniture
Furniture
Chameleon Hair
Hairdresser
Ice Nail Bar
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Grab N Go Convenience
Convenience Store
Mark's
Clothing
Kool & Child
Toys
Island Home Furniture
Furniture
Modern Beauty Supplies
Beauty
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
True Blue Natural Pet Foods
Pets
Fuel Supplements Vitamins & Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Neon Nail Studio
Beauty
Dodd's Furniture
Furniture
BC Robotics
Electronics
Strong Nations
Books
Mark's
Clothing
Maison Cookware + Bakeware
Houseware
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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, 1.3% take public transportation in Wellington.
Public Transit Stops (18)
Stops & Stations A+
Jingle Pot at Sloan (EB)
Bus Stop
Jingle Pot at Yon (WB)
Bus Stop
Jingle Pot at Elmwood (EB)
Bus Stop
Labieux at Ardoon (WB)
Bus Stop
Jingle Pot at Chantrells (NB)
Bus Stop
Wellington
Transit Station
Norwell at Victoria (WB)
Bus Stop
Norwell at Victoria (EB)
Bus Stop
Boban at Mostar (WB)
Bus Stop
Boban at Mostar (EB)
Bus Stop
Labieux at Black Franks (EB)
Bus Stop
Labieux at Black Franks (WB)
Bus Stop
Mostar at Boban (SB)
Bus Stop
Wills 4900 block (EB)
Bus Stop
Mostar at Boban (NB)
Bus Stop
Island Hwy at Mostar (SB)
Bus Stop
Norwell at 105th St (WB)
Bus Stop
Jingle Pot at Cavendish (NB)
Bus Stop
Norwell at 106th St (EB)
Bus Stop
Jingle Pot at Monterey (SB)
Bus Stop
Rutherford at Wills (WB)
Bus Stop
Mostar at Jordan (NB)
Bus Stop
Island Hwy at Rutherford (NB)
Bus Stop
Pheasant at Stampede (NB)
Bus Stop
Mostar at Dunster (SB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% 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 Wellington is 93/100 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
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

Wellington crime rates are 8,325 per 100k, which is 38% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
6,781 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,544 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 C+

The median income in Wellington is $81,772 - which is 5% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$81,772 D+
Unemployment Rate
5.0% C
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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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Family Practice Clinic
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Re: Function Health Group Inc
Clinic
Wellington Dental Clinic
Dentist
The Medicine Cabinet Medical Clinic
Clinic
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre
Clinic
Woodgrove Dental Clinic
Dentist
Woodgroves Pine Clinic
Clinic
Nanaimo Fire Station #2
Fire Station
East Wellington Fire Department
Fire Station
Nanaimo Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Rexall Drugstore
Pharmacy
LASIK MD
Clinic
Island Beltone
Clinic
Brooks Landing Dental Clinic
Dentist
Emergency
Hospital
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Hospital
Nanaimo Health Unit
Clinic
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lantzville Dental Clinic
Dentist
Lantzville Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more Wellington health & safety data

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-

Wellington 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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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 Wellington graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (1) F
Island ConnectEd K-12
Uplands Park Elementary
Coal Tyee Elementary
Randerson Ridge Elementary
Rock City Elementary
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Mountain View Elementary
Forest Park Elementary
Departure Bay Elementary
McGirr Elementary
Frank J. Ney Elementary
Nanaimo Christian School
Cilaire Elementary
Quarterway Elementary
Aspengrove School
Discover Montessori School
Oceane
Hammond Bay Elementary
Brechin Elementary
Seaview Elementary
High Schools (1) C-
Island ConnectEd K-12
Wellington Secondary
Dover Bay Secondary
Nanaimo Christian School
Aspengrove School
Career Technical Centre
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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+)

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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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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Yon Place Park
      Horth Park
      Sunview Park
      Elmwood Park
      Ardoon Place Park
      Shenton Park
      Ravine Park
      Crystal Brook Park

      Entertainment

      Galaxy Cinemas Nanaimo
      Landmark Cinemas
      Avalon

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Teriyaki Experience
      Triple O's
      Edo Japan
      Domino's
      Subway
      Dairy Queen
      Departure Bay Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wellington? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Wellington.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wellington? The cost of living in Wellington is 93/100 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
      Wellington
      93

      7% 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 Wellington? Wellington crime rates are 8,325, which are 38% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      8,325 per 100k people

      97% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      97% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Wellington? The median income in Wellington is $81,772 which is 5% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $81,7721% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      64%1% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      22% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Wellington a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Wellington home prices? Wellington 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
      77%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      C+ Wellington Schools

      Does Wellington have good schools? The Wellington graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      17%

      34% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      58%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Wellington a good place to live? Wellington has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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