Livability Score

76
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cocoa Tree Bake Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Coccoa Tree
Coffee Shop
Olds Uptowne Market
Coffee Shop
Bean Brokers
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Cafetería
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Olds Regional Exhibition and Rodeo Grounds
Attraction
Mountain View Museum
Museum
Different Strokes
Art Gallery
The Bowl
Bowling Alley
Mayfair Cinema
Cinema
Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre (TransCanada Theatre)
Theatre Arts
BMO Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (13) D-
Wendy's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Coccoa Tree
Sweets
Mad Greek Pizza
Fast Food
Tracks Pub
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Edo Sushi
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Iron Age Crossfit
Gym
CLC Fitness Centre
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Co-op
Grocery Store
Kerick's Meat Market
Butcher
Peter's No Frills
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (45) A+
Hartman Green
Park
Ralph Maybank Memorial Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Olds Splash Park
Playground
O. R. Hedges Park
Park
Neil Leatherdale Park
Park
Destiny Place Park
Park
Herb Samis Park
Park
Tree Reserve
Park
Frank Wong Memorial Park
Park
Craig's Corner
Playground
Stringer Park
Park
Elks Field
Park
Highlands Park
Park
Rotary Athletic Park of Olds
Park
Olds College Water Treatment Wetlands
Park
Shops (31) A+
Gas Plus
Convenience Store
Little House of Wireless
Electronics
Bridal By Brenna
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
All Jazzed Up
Hairdresser
O-Net
Electronics
Sims Furniture
Furniture
Gadgets Computers
Electronics
Olds Eyecare Clinic
Optician
Casa de Flores
Florist
Craigs
Clothing
Itza Clip! Doggy Day Spa
Pets
Jensens Mens Wear
Clothing
Gottcha Jeans
Clothing
C S filipino
Convenience Store
Kelly's Barbershop
Hairdresser
B & M Home Hardware Building Centre
Home Improvement
Costa Western Wear
Clothing
Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods
Nutrition Supplements
Telus
Electronics
Rundlestone Aveda
Beauty
The Eye Warehouse
Optician
Tedd's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Airenet
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Olds.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Olds is 86/100 - which is 14% lower than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Olds crime rates are 6,424 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Alberta
Property Crime
5,186 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,238 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment C-

The median income in Olds is $78,157 - which is 17% lower than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$78,157
D
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
D+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Olds Family Dentistry
Dentist
The Dental Clinic
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Wildrose Medical Center
Clinic
PreferredRx Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Olds Fire Department
Fire Station
RCMP
Police
Olds Hospital and Care Centre
Hospital
Camis Imaging Excellence
Clinic
Olds College Health Services
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B

Olds home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a
F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
F
Home Affordability
N/A
A+
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schools A

The Olds graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Alberta
School Test Scores
65%
C+
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C-
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Horizon Alternate Program
École Olds Elementary School
Olds Koinonia Christian School
Olds Mountain View Christian School
École Deer Meadow School
HOME Base
Off Campus Learning
Reed Ranch School
Holy Trinity School
High Schools (5) A+
Horizon Alternate Program
École Olds High School
Olds Koinonia Christian School
Olds Mountain View Christian School
Olds Career High School
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ratings A+

Olds has an overall rating of 90% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
A+
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Olds? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hartman Green
      Ralph Maybank Memorial Park
      Centennial Park
      Olds Splash Park
      O. R. Hedges Park
      Neil Leatherdale Park
      Destiny Place Park
      Herb Samis Park

      Entertainment

      Olds Regional Exhibition and Rodeo Grounds
      Mountain View Museum
      Different Strokes
      The Bowl
      Mayfair Cinema
      Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre (TransCanada Theatre)
      BMO Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Panago
      A&W
      Coccoa Tree
      Mad Greek Pizza

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Olds? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Olds.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Olds Hospital and Care Centre

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      PreferredRx Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors