Livability Score

89
/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 B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (26) B
Entertainment (2) F
Food and Drink (99) C+
Fitness (4) F
Groceries (19) F
Parks (183) A+
Shops (224) A+
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Newmarket.
Public Transit Stops (383)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.9%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Newmarket is 103/100 - which is 8% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime B+

Newmarket crime rates are 2,545 per 100k, which is 18% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,892 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
653 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Newmarket is $109,574 - which is 25% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$109,574
A-
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
B+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (45)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Newmarket home prices are $1,196,000 - which is 46% higher than Ontario
Home Price
$1,196,000
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
50%
B+
Home Affordability
10.9x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools A+

The Newmarket graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
69%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (28) A+
High Schools (16) A+
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ratings A+

Newmarket has an overall rating of 88% from 5 reviews.
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      Newmarket, ON

      The regional seat of Ontario’s Regional Municipality of York, Newmarket sits midway between Toronto and Barrie and is known as a commuter city. But it also has a strong economy of its own; predominately in business services, administration and knowledge industries. In the past, Newmarket was a mill town, though it starting to grow in the 19th century and continues to grow today. It is also the headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police "O" Division and the York Regional Police.

      Newmarket is often ranked as one of the top 10 cities to live in in all of Canada. It has also been pegged as one of its romantic cities. Part of this is due to its picturesque Main Street Heritage Conservation District, which today is the social and cultural hub of the city. Any Newmarket resident will say that walking around this area is a must. Mains Street is also one of the trendiest areas for dining, although might not be the best area to live if you are looking for some peace and quiet. That is saved for neighbourhoods in the western half of the city.

      Families flock to Newmarket due to its new developments, good selection of schools and lovey parks. It is also substantially cheaper than living in other cities around the GTA, but provides great transportation to and from Toronto. This is why it is popular amongst commuters. It also has its own transportation, with buses travelling along main routes throughout the city. Another reason it is a great place to live is its numerous recreational activities. Newmarket has some fantastic golf courses, public swimming pools and ice rinks, as well as the Nokiidaa Trail System, which is great for hiking and cycling.

      Diversity is growing in the city, with less than 80 percent of residents using English as their mother tongue. Newmarket residents also have a good quality of life, as the average income is much higher than it is province wide, though housing costs are lower than in many other cities in Southern Ontario. It is also great in terms of things to see and do, especially considering its fantastic heritage buildings, many of which are designated heritage sites. Also worth exploring is the Upper Canada Mall, the Newmarket Farmers’ Market and The Newmarket Theatre.

      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lions Park
      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Wesley Brooks Memorial Conservation Area
      Newmarket Riverwalk Commons
      Newmarket Riverwalk Commons
      All Our Kids Play Park
      Dennis Park
      Haskett Park

      Entertainment

      Newmarket Theatre
      SilverCity Newmarket Cinemas
      Cineplex
      Hillary House and Koffler Museum of Medicine
      Stardust Newmarket
      Sharon Temple

      Food & Drink

      The Grey Goat Pub and Grill
      Domino's
      The Crows Nest
      Wing Machine
      Panzerotto Pizza
      Vince's Deli
      Bob's Original Pizza & Wings
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Newmarket? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in Newmarket.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Southlake Regional Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Optimum Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Davis Drive Pharmacy
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Skycare Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Total Health Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Medical Centre
      True North Imaging
      Urgent Medical Care Clinics
      Newmarket Medical Centre
      Dixon Medical Centre