Livability Score

85
/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 (6) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Aroma Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
Brew Wizards Board Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Isabella's
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Kiosk
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Art Gallery
Canadian Automotive Museum
Museum
Regent Theatre
Cinema
Parkwood Estate
Museum
Reptilia
Zoo
Landmark Cinemas
Cinema
Ontario Regiment Museum
Museum
Oshawa Community Museum
Museum
Oshawa Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Travelling Stage
Art Gallery
Station Gallery
Museum
Food and Drink (38) A+
Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Rwal Fruit Bubble Tea
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Orange Julius
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Laura Secord
Sweets
Jugo Juice
Fast Food
Freshly Squeezed
Fast Food
Kernels Popcorn
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Purdys Chocolatier
Sweets
Kung Pao Wok
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Jimmy the Greek
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
South St. Burger Company
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
New York Fries
Fast Food
Yogen Früz
Sweets
Good Karma
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
Oshawa Centre Community Room
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Oshawa Portuguese Club
Community Centre
The Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
Community Centre
Durham Outlook for the Needy
Community Centre
UOIT-Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre
Community Centre
Durham Family YMCA
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
South Oshawa Community Centre
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre
Community Centre
Northview Community Centre
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Platinum Fitness
Gym
Oshawa District Shrine Club
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) A+
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Eat My Shortbread
Bakery
Pie Squared
Bakery
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Walmart Meat
Butcher
Walmart Produce
Grocery Store
Walmart Deli
Butcher
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Walmart Bakery
Bakery
Lucky Supermarket
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Cupcake Goodness
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
The Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Healthy Planet
Health Food
No Frills
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (28) A+
Warne Park
Park
Glen Stewart Park
Park
Radio Park
Park
Rundle Park
Park
Powell Park
Park
Limerick Park
Playground
Brick by Brick Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Central Valley Park
Park
Fernhill Park
Park
Storie Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Huron Park
Park
Elena Park
Park
Thornton Park
Park
McLaughlin Park
Park
Erie Park
Park
Cowan Park
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
Elmer Lick Park
Park
Dundee Park
Park
Kirby Park
Park
Howard Park
Park
Cordova Valley Park
Park
Greenfield Park
Park
Shops (196) A+
The Ten Spot
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Addition Elle
Clothing
Fairweather
Clothing
Ricki's
Clothing
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
La Vie en Rose
Clothing
Reed's Florist
Florist
Kurves Brow Bar
Beauty
Nails for You
Beauty
Elegant Kids
Clothing
Freedom Mobile
Electronics
Dollarama
Discount Store
Julie's
Clothing
Yves Rocher
Beauty
Cleo
Clothing
Natalie's Handbags
Fashion
Alia N TanJay
Clothing
Marshalls
Department Store
Walking on a Cloud
Shoes
Coco Shoes
Shoes
Walmart Plastic Storage
Interior Decoration
Natural Solutions
Hairdresser
Mind Games
Toys
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Centennial (A+)

2. Samac (A)

3. Taunton (B+)

4. McLaughlin (B+)

5. Pinecrest (C+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in Vanier.
Public Transit Stops (55)
Stops & Stations A+
Oshawa Centre Terminal
Bus Station
Stevenson Rd. S. @ Cartier Ave.
Bus Stop
Stevenson Rd. S. @ Cartier Ave.
Bus Stop
Park Rd @ John
Bus Stop
Bloor Eastbound @ Stevenson
Bus Stop
Park Rd @ King
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Gibb
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ McGrigor
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ John
Bus Stop
Oshawa
Transit Station
Centre Southbound @ Metcalfe
Bus Stop
Simcoe St @ Royal
Bus Stop
GO 90
Bus Stop
GO 96
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Elm
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Royal
Bus Stop
GO 91
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Hemlock
Bus Stop
GO 88
Bus Stop
Simcoe Southbound @ Mill
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Albany
Bus Stop
Simcoe St @ John
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ King
Bus Stop
Simcoe Southbound @ First
Bus Stop
Simcoe St @ First Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.1% C-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. McLaughlin (A+)

2. Taunton (A+)

3. Eastdale (A+)

4. Lakeview (A+)

5. Raglan (A+)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Vanier is 89/100 - which is 20% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Stevenson (A+)

2. Beaton (A+)

3. Central Oshawa (A)

4. Lakeview (A)

5. Vanier (A-)

crime B

Vanier crime rates are 2,806 per 100k, which is 9% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
2,086 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
720 crimes per 100k B
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Kedron (A+)

2. Raglan (A+)

3. Taunton (A+)

4. Windfields (A+)

5. Northglen (A+)

employment C-

The median income in Vanier is $63,594 - which is 27% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$63,594 F
Unemployment Rate
4.7% C+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Northglen (A+)

2. Windfields (A+)

3. Pinecrest (A+)

4. Eastdale (A-)

5. Samac (B+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Oshawa Centre Dental Office
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Gold's Source Dental
Dentist
Stevenson Dental Care
Dentist
New Direction Clinic
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Pinewood Centre
Clinic
Glazier Medical Centre
Clinic
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Oshawa Fire Services Headquarters
Fire Station
Central East Division
Police
Oshawa Dental Clinic
Dentist
Lovell Drugs
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Oshawa Clinic
Clinic
Dental House Dr. Danis & Dr. Kindree
Dentist
Oshawa Health Centre
Clinic
Impexxus Medical Imaging
Doctor
Durham Obgyn Clinic
Doctor
Total Health Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Hospital
Whitby Mall Dental Office
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Northglen (A+)

2. Pinecrest (A+)

3. Windfields (A+)

4. Eastdale (A-)

5. Northwood (A-)

housing A+

Vanier home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Samac (A+)

2. Donevan (A+)

3. Farewell (A+)

4. McLaughlin (A+)

5. Vanier (A+)

schools B+

The Vanier graduation rate is 77% - which is 8% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (5) A+
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
College Hill Public School
ÉÉC Corpus-Christi
Waverly Public School
Village Union Public School
Glenholme Public School
Glenholme Public School
Grove Secondary School
Adult & Continuing Education Centre
DCE- Literacy & Numeracy
DCE-International Languages
St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School
Glenholme Public School
Glenholme/Grove School
Glenholme/Grove Secondary School (Elementary)
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School Secondary School (Elementary)
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School
Woodcrest Public School
École élémentaire Antonine Maillet
Grove Secondary School
St Christopher Catholic School
Bellwood Public School
Mary Street Community School
High Schools (0) C-
Arch Anthony Meagher Day - PSW Catholic District School Board Night School
Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic District School Board Night School
Durham Catholic District School Board Summer School
DCE - Under 21 Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
Durham Continuing Education
Durham Continuing Education Summer School
Durham Alternative Secondary School
Glenholme/Grove School
Glenholme/Grove Secondary School (Elementary)
Grove School
Grove Secondary School Secondary School (Elementary)
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School
O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Enterphase Child & Family Services
Grove Secondary School Secondary School (Elementary)
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School
Durham Catholic Virtual Secondary School
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School
Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute
G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Grove Secondary School
Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown Oshawa (A+)

2. Taunton (A+)

3. Windfields (A+)

4. McLaughlin (A+)

5. O'Neill (A)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Samac (A+)

2. Eastdale (A+)

3. McLaughlin (A+)

4. Lakeview (A+)

5. Northglen (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Warne Park
      Glen Stewart Park
      Radio Park
      Rundle Park
      Powell Park
      Limerick Park
      Brick by Brick Park
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
      Canadian Automotive Museum
      Regent Theatre
      Parkwood Estate
      Reptilia
      Landmark Cinemas
      Ontario Regiment Museum
      Oshawa Community Museum

      Food & Drink

      Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
      LCBO
      Rwal Fruit Bubble Tea
      Cinnabon
      Orange Julius
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Laura Secord

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Vanier? Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in Vanier.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Vanier? The cost of living in Vanier is 89/100 - which is 20% lower than Ontario.
      Vanier
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Oshawa
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Vanier? Vanier crime rates are 2,806, which are 9% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      2,806 per 100k people

      34% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      34% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Vanier? The median income in Vanier is $63,594 which is 27% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $63,59423% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      59%8% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      27% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Lakeridge Health Oshawa

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      I.D.A.
      Guardian
      The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
      I.D.A.
      Lovell Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      New Direction Clinic
      Ritson North Medical Centre
      Dr. CT Rosen

      A+ Housing

      What are Vanier home prices? Vanier home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      21% lower than the CDN average

      B+ Vanier Schools

      Does Vanier have good schools? The Vanier graduation rate is 77% - which is 8% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      7%

      74% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      64%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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

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      0 total surveys

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