Livability Score

92
/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 (3) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Dépôt
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Prestotea
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Amazon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Cristal
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Natural Cafe
Coffee Shop
Via Slack
Coffee Shop
Cappuccino Bar
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cineplex Odeon Barrhaven Cinemas
Cinema
Stonebridge Artists
Art Gallery
Valleyview Little Animal Farm
Attraction
Lockmaster's House
Attraction
Merivale Bowling Centre
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (15) A+
Liu's Cuisine
Fast Food
Go 4 Greek
Fast Food
Tia Mart
Deli
Fat Bastards Burrito
Fast Food
Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Al Raheem
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
The Barley Mow
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chocolat Favoris
Sweets
A&W
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
S&S Fries
Fast Food
Dickey's Barbeque Pit
Fast Food
Sushi Shop
Fast Food
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Shawarma Heaven
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Greek on Wheels
Fast Food
Fiazza
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Elevate Spin
Gym
Yogatown
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Academy of Martial Arts
Gym
Greco Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Douvris Martial Arts and Fitness
Gym
Crossfit YOW
Gym
Precision Gymnastics
Gym
Silver7 Martial Arts
Gym
Movati
Gym
Mountaingoat Yoga
Gym
Greco Fitness
Gym
9Round
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Douvris
Gym
Rideauview Community Centre
Community Centre
Portuguese Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre
Community Centre
Dynamo Fitness
Gym
Arcan Taekwondo
Gym
Shaolin Kung Fu Centre
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Lu's Taekwondo
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Anabia Cupcakery Cafe
Bakery
The Baker
Bakery
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Kardish Health Food Centre
Health Food
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Pete and Gus Meat Market
Butcher
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Frank's Catering & Baked Goods
Bakery
The Joy of Gluten Free
Bakery
HASI Bakery
Bakery
Metro
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Calaveras Park
Park
Rodeo Park
Park
Andy Moffitt Trail
Park
North Harrow Park
Park
Splash Pad - Ken Ross Park
Playground
Chapman Mills West, North Forest
Park
Ken Ross Park
Park
Totteridge Park
Park
Palmadeo Park
Park
Lindenshade Park
Park
Chapman Mills West, South Forest
Park
Finchley Park
Park
Mancini Park
Park
Splash Pad - Mancini Park
Playground
Gospel Oak Park
Park
Moloughney Park
Park
Utman Park
Park
Greenpointe Park
Park
Leather Leaf Park
Park
Panda Park
Park
Stinson Park
Park
McKenna Park
Park
Station Parkette
Park
Neill Nesbitt Park
Park
Foot Guards Park
Park
Shops (21) A+
Circle K
Convenience Store
Cappucci Hairstudio
Hairdresser
Lanna Nails
Beauty
Pet Valu
Pets
Walmart Wireless
Electronics
Walmart Vision Centre
Optician
Canadian Tire
Department Store
La Vie Nails
Beauty
SKINS Derma Care
Beauty
Canadian Tire Gas+
Convenience Store
Winners
Clothing
Laurier Optical
Optician
Rogers
Electronics
Trade Secrets
Hairdresser
Fido
Electronics
Indigo
Books
Beauty Time
Beauty
Mastermind Toys
Toys
Star Nails
Beauty
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Pure Hair Design
Hairdresser
Bell
Electronics
Urban Barn
Furniture
Buck or Two
Discount Store
Mark's
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fairhaven (A+)

2. Ambleside (A+)

3. Beaconwood Village (A+)

4. Chateau Neuf (A+)

5. Gables at Beacon Hill (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.0% take public transportation in Barrhaven.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations A+
Berrigan / Longfields
Bus Stop
Longfield - Davidson Heights H.S.
Bus Stop
Longfield - Davidson Heights H.S.
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Longfields
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Colindale
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Colindale
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Edgeware
Bus Stop
Strandherd / Longfields
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Claridge
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Claridge
Bus Stop
Longfields / Strandherd
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Edgeware
Bus Stop
Strandherd / Claridge
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Plumas
Bus Stop
Strandherd 2A (North Downtown)
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Greenbank
Bus Stop
Strandherd 1A (South Barrhaven Centre)
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Greenbank
Bus Stop
Marketplace / Longfields
Bus Stop
Strandherd / Claridge
Bus Stop
Marketplace / Longfields
Bus Stop
Market Place / Riocan
Bus Stop
Market Place / Riocan
Bus Stop
Wessex / Greenbank
Bus Stop
Berrigan / Palmadeo
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.0% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Wyldewood (A+)

2. Rdieau (A+)

3. Braemer Park (A+)

4. Honey Gables (A+)

5. Central Experimental Farm (A+)

cost of living B+

The cost of living in Barrhaven is 91/100 - which is 19% 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. Lassiter Terrace (A+)

2. Canadian National Resource Council (A+)

3. Beacon Heights (A+)

4. Linden Walk (A+)

5. Heron Gate (A+)

crime A-

Barrhaven crime rates are 2,483 per 100k, which is 20% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,846 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
638 crimes per 100k A-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Cedarhill Estates (A+)

2. Champlain Park (A+)

3. Crystal Bay (A+)

4. Deer Run (A+)

5. Emerald March Estates (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Barrhaven is $122,350 - which is 40% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$122,350 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.5% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Standherd Meadows (A+)

2. Central Park (A+)

3. Lindenlea (A+)

4. Chaperal (A+)

5. Braemer Park (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Strandherd Dental Centre
Dentist
Rideau Valley Health Centre
Clinic
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Claridge Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Robinson Dental
Dentist
Ottawa Fire Station 44
Fire Station
Highbury Park Dental
Dentist
Barrhaven Denture Clinic
Dentist
Spine Align Chiropractic Centre
Clinic
Chapman Mills Dental
Dentist
Capital Orthodontics
Dentist
Anna Belanger & Associates
Clinic
Longfields Dental
Dentist
Active Health Institute
Doctor
Precision Medical Centre
Doctor
Longfields Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Barrhaven South Dentistry
Dentist
Dental Haven
Dentist
Just Dental Care
Dentist
Jian Z Physio
Clinic
Evolution Chiropractic
Clinic
Barrhaven Dental Care
Dentist
Drugstore Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Senta Counselling Services
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Chapel Hill Central (A+)

2. Chapel Hill South (A+)

3. Crystal Beach (A+)

4. Emerald Meadows (A+)

5. Lakeview (A+)

housing A+

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

1. Crestview (A+)

2. Windsor Park Village (A+)

3. Playfair Park (A+)

4. Redwood (A+)

5. Uplands (A+)

schools A+

The Barrhaven graduation rate is 89% - which is 6% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
71% B
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (0) A+
Berrigan Elementary School
École élémentaire catholique Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau
École élémentaire catholique Jean-Robert-Gauthier
Monsignor Paul Baxter Elementary School
Chapman Mills Elementary School
St Emily (Elementary) Separate School
Jockvale Elementary School
St Luke (Nepean) Elementary School
École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean
St Patrick Elementary School
Barrhaven Public School
Mary Honeywell Elementary School
Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary School
Farley Mowat Public School
St Andrew Elementary School
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Half Moon Bay Public School
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Kateri
École élémentaire publique Michel-Dupuis
St. Benedict Elementary School
St Jerome Elementary School
Steve MacLean Public School
École élémentaire catholique Bernard-Grandmaître
École élémentaire catholique Jonathan-Pitre
High Schools (1) A+
Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School
École secondaire catholique Pierre-Savard
St. Mother Teresa High School
St Joseph High School
John McCrae Secondary School
École secondaire publique Pierre-de-Blois
Ottawa Carleton Virtual Secondary School
St. Francis Xavier (9-12) Catholic School
OCSB Virtual Secondary Catholic School
OCSB Continuing Education Night School
OCSB Continuing Education Summer School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Meadowlands (A+)

2. Hintonburg (A+)

3. Rockcliffe Park (A+)

4. Graham Park (A+)

5. Old Ottawa South (A+)

ratings A+

Barrhaven has an overall rating of 85% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Manotick (A+)

2. Glen Cairn (A+)

3. The Glebe (A+)

4. Castle Heights (A+)

5. Copeland Park (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Calaveras Park
      Rodeo Park
      Andy Moffitt Trail
      North Harrow Park
      Splash Pad - Ken Ross Park
      Chapman Mills West, North Forest
      Ken Ross Park
      Totteridge Park

      Entertainment

      Cineplex Odeon Barrhaven Cinemas
      Stonebridge Artists
      Valleyview Little Animal Farm
      Lockmaster's House
      Merivale Bowling Centre

      Food & Drink

      Liu's Cuisine
      Go 4 Greek
      Tia Mart
      Fat Bastards Burrito
      Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
      Quiznos
      Al Raheem
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Barrhaven? Of all people who commute, 13.0% take public transportation in Barrhaven.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Barrhaven? The cost of living in Barrhaven is 91/100 - which is 19% lower than Ontario.
      Barrhaven
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Ottawa
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Barrhaven? Barrhaven crime rates are 2,483, which are 20% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      2,483 per 100k people

      41% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      41% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Barrhaven? The median income in Barrhaven is $122,350 which is 40% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $122,35048% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      73%15% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      45% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
      Saint-Vincent Hospital
      The Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Centre
      Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
      Hôpital Montfort
      The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus
      The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
      Queensway Carleton Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Loblaws Pharmacy
      Pharmasave
      PharmaChoice
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Hudson's Bay Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Équipe de santé familiale communautaire
      Queensway Medical centre
      Appletree
      Appletree Medical Centre
      Carrefour Vanier Vein Clinic
      McCooey Chiropractic
      Wellington Medical Clinic
      Towngate Medical Centre

      A+ Housing

      What are Barrhaven home prices? Barrhaven 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
      86%

      26% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Barrhaven Schools

      Does Barrhaven have good schools? The Barrhaven graduation rate is 89% - which is 6% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      39%

      54% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      71%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Barrhaven a good place to live? Barrhaven has an overall rating of 85% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      5 total surveys

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