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 (6) A+
Bello E Buono
Coffee Shop
Bridgehead
Coffee Shop
Good Eats
Coffee Shop
Pressed
Coffee Shop
Gladstone Lounge
Coffee Shop
Honey Boba
Coffee Shop
Ten Toes Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Marcello's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Simply Biscotti
Coffee Shop
Easy Tea
Coffee Shop
Nutty Greek Bake Shop
Coffee Shop
Tea Owners
Coffee Shop
Drip House
Coffee Shop
Happy Goat Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tealive
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Morning Owl
Coffee Shop
Cafe Dijla
Coffee Shop
Dessert First
Coffee Shop
Art House Café
Coffee Shop
The Vanitea Room
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Ministry of Coffee and Social Affairs
Coffee Shop
Bridgehead
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
The Gladstone
Theatre Arts
Ottawa Chinatown Arch
Attraction
Orange Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
SPAO
Art Gallery
Orpheus Musical Theatre
Theatre Arts
Gallery 101
Art Gallery
Canadian War Museum
Museum
Babylon Night Club
Nightclub
Dominion Observatory
Attraction
One in Ten
Cinema
Photo Equatorial Building
Attraction
South Azimuth Building
Attraction
Bank Street Gallery
Art Gallery
Aboriginal Experiences
Museum
Canadian Museum of Nature
Museum
West Park Lanes
Bowling Alley
Bank of Canada Museum
Museum
Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre
Theatre Arts
Dairy Barn
Zoo
Ornamental Gardens
Attraction
Fisher Park, Water Park
Water Park
Horse and Cattle Barn
Zoo
Small Animal Barn
Zoo
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Museum
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP
Cinema
Food and Drink (15) A+
Super Sweet Mart
Fast Food
Giovanni's Snack Bar
Fast Food
Mercato Zacconi
Deli
Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana
Sweets
Lili Pies
Fast Food
Mr. Panino
Fast Food
Nicastro Foods
Deli
Wendy
Fast Food
Ward 14
Bar
My Hang
Fast Food
Downtown Pizza
Fast Food
Roberto Pizza
Fast Food
Wrap City
Fast Food
Centretown Donair & Pizza
Fast Food
Pietro's Corner
Deli
Season's Pizza
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Burrito Gringo
Fast Food
The Heart and Crown
Bar
Bronson Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Spark Beer
Bar
Papa Joe's Pizza
Fast Food
Twist Exotics
Sweets
Absolute Comedy
Bar
Fitness (5) A+
Elev8
Gym
Ottawa Cossfit Bytown
Gym
WeFit.ca
Gym
Xclusive Speed Fitness
Gym
Yogatown
Gym
Vietnamese Canadian Centre
Community Centre
Dalhousie Community Centre
Community Centre
CrossFit Wolvish
Gym
Greco Fitness
Gym
Beaver Boxing Club
Gym
Iron X Fitness
Gym
N1 Thai Boxing Academy
Gym
Ottawa JKA Karate
Gym
Good Companions
Community Centre
Ottawa Pole Fitness Studio
Gym
Bronson Centre
Community Centre
PranaShanti Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Rebecca Rousseau Training
Gym
Hintonburg Community Centre
Community Centre
Ottawa Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre
Community Centre
Live By Pilates
Gym
Takahashi Dojo
Gym
Premium Performance
Gym
Marshall's integrated fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) A+
Tizita Bakeshop
Bakery
Seed to Sausage
Butcher
Saigon Meats & Vegetables
Butcher
Luciano Foods
Bakery
Kowloon
Grocery Store
Art Is In Bakery
Bakery
Zero Waste grocery store
Grocery Store
True Loaf Bread Company
Bakery
Chippers Bakery
Bakery
Dessert First
Bakery
Arya Food Market
Grocery Store
Hello Dolly Pastries
Bakery
Les Moulins La Fayette
Bakery
The Whalesbone Sustainable Oyster & Fish Supply
Seafood
Hintonburg Market
Butcher
Bread By Us
Bakery
Wellington Seafood
Seafood
Lusa Bakery
Bakery
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Herb & Spice
Grocery Store
Golden Baquette Bakery
Bakery
Second Avenue Sweets
Bakery
Metro
Grocery Store
Cantors Bakery
Bakery
Parkdale Market
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Piazza Dante Park
Park
Splash Pad - Piazza Dante Park
Playground
Splash Pad - Plouffe Park
Playground
Plouffe Park
Park
Dalhousie Community Centre Playground
Playground
Chaudière Park
Park
McNabb Park
Park
Splash Pad - Primrose Park
Playground
Primrose Park
Park
Dalhousie South Park
Park
McCann Park
Park
Ev Tremblay Park
Park
Splash Pad - Glebe Memorial Park
Playground
Glebe Memorial Park
Park
Arlington Park
Park
Dundonald Park
Park
Somerset Square
Park
Tom Brown Arena
Park
Chamberlain Park
Park
Lisgar Parkette
Park
Bayview Friendship Park
Park
Hintonburg Park
Park
Commissioners Park
Park
Splash Pad - Hintonburg Park
Playground
Fairmont Park
Park
Shops (26) A+
Roma Confectionary
Convenience Store
Super Fashion
Clothing
Argentum Hair
Hairdresser
Vina Unisex Hair Design
Hairdresser
Soul City Apparel
Clothing
StyleHaus Interiors
Furniture
Preston Barbershop
Hairdresser
Hair by Adamo
Hairdresser
Quickie
Convenience Store
Plant & Curio
Florist
Darrell Thomas Textiles
Fabric
Preston Hardware
Home Improvement
Sedona Spa
Beauty
Bollywood Hair Design
Hairdresser
The Cat's Meow Spa Hair
Hairdresser
Hung Pat Grocery
Convenience Store
Anka's Hair & Esthetics
Hairdresser
Mai Mai Salon
Hairdresser
Hoang Lan Jewelry
Fashion
DK Hair & Spa
Hairdresser
Ward 14
Gift Shop
Tall Tree Cycles
Bicycle
Kim Thanh
Fashion
Lim Bangkok Grocery
Convenience Store
Maison Anthea
Florist
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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, 19.2% take public transportation in Centre Town West.
Public Transit Stops (32)
Stops & Stations A+
Gladstone / Rochester
Bus Stop
Gladstone / Booth
Bus Stop
Gladstone / Booth
Bus Stop
Gladstone / Rochester
Bus Stop
Gladstone / Preston
Bus Stop
Gladstone / Preston
Bus Stop
Preston / Balsam
Bus Stop
Preston / Gladstone
Bus Stop
Gladstone / Bell
Bus Stop
Raymond / Lebreton
Bus Stop
Preston / Oak
Bus Stop
Gladstone / Arthur
Bus Stop
Somerset W / Booth
Bus Stop
Preston / Anderson
Bus Stop
Somerset W / Rochester
Bus Stop
Booth / Orangeville
Bus Stop
Somerset W / Booth
Bus Stop
Preston / Young
Bus Stop
Preston / Young
Bus Stop
Preston / Somerset W
Bus Stop
Somerset W / Lebreton
Bus Stop
Somerset W / Preston
Bus Stop
Gladstone / Bronson
Bus Stop
Preston / Somerset W
Bus Stop
Somerset W / Preston
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
19.2% A-
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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 Centre Town West is 92/100 - which is 18% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
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 C+

Centre Town West crime rates are 3,523 per 100k, which is 14% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,619 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
905 crimes per 100k C+
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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 D

The median income in Centre Town West is $52,045 - which is 40% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$52,045 F
Unemployment Rate
5.3% C-
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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 (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dr. Jeremy Lo
Doctor
Pharm Can
Pharmacy
Lebreton Wellness
Clinic
ElevateRx Medical Aesthetics
Clinic
Dental on Booth
Dentist
Booth Neurology
Doctor
Appletree Medical Centre
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Somerset West Community Health Centre
Clinic
Floss Dental Collective
Dentist
Ottawa Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Vina Medical Centre
Clinic
Clinic Pharmacy An
Pharmacy
Ottawa Ambulance Post - Gladstone
Ambulance Station
Ottawa Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Ottawa Clinic
Clinic
Preston Dental Centre
Dentist
HealthMed
Pharmacy
Somerset Dental Centre
Dentist
PharmaChoice
Pharmacy
Acupuncture Clinic
Clinic
Holistic Roots Massage Therapy & Wellness
Clinic
stratusMD Dr. James Daniel
Doctor
Massage Therapy
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 D

Centre Town West home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a D+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C+
Home Affordability
N/A F
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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 B

The Centre Town West graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (2) A+
St Anthony Elementary School
Cambridge Street Community Public School
Devonshire Community Public School
École élémentaire publique Louise-Arbour
Centennial Public School
OCDSB-International Languages Elementary
OCDSB-Literacy/Numeracy
École élémentaire catholique Saint-François-d'Assise
Connaught Public School
Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School
Mutchmor Public School
First Avenue Public School
Elgin Street Public School
CHEO Back on Track
École élémentaire catholique Au Coeur d'Ottawa
Hopewell Avenue Public School
Elmdale Public School
Lady Evelyn Alternative School
Roberts/Smart Crisis and Secure Unit - M
École Notre-Dame
École Pierre Elliott Trudeau
St George Elementary School
Hilson Avenue Public School
École élémentaire publique Francojeunesse
Viscount Alexander Public School
High Schools (1) A+
Adult High School
Richard Pfaff Secondary Alternate Site
Dave Smith Youth Trt Ctr - M.F. McHugh
Glebe Collegiate Institute
OCDSB-International Languages
OCDSB-Literacy/Numeracy
OCDSB-Night School
OCDSB-School of Cont. Ed.
OCDSB-Summer School
Urban Aboriginal Alternate High School
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
CHEO Back on Track
Immaculata High School
Le Royal
ROH Tutorial - M F McHugh Education Ctr
CHEO 6E – In-Patient Psychiatric
Roberts/Smart Crisis and Secure Unit - M
St Nicholas Adult High School
École Saint-Jean-Bosco
École des services spécialisés
École secondaire de l'Île
École secondaire publique De La Salle
Centre Jules-Léger ÉA Difficulté
Centre Jules-Léger ÉP Surdicécité
Centre Jules-Léger ÉP Surdité palier
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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 C+

Centre Town West has an overall rating of 65% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes C+
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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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Centre Town West, Ottawa, ON Area Guide

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Centre Town West Area Facts

  • Centre Town West has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Centre Town West crime rates are 31% higher than the Ottawa average
  • Cost of living in Centre Town West is equal to the Ottawa average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Piazza Dante Park
      Splash Pad - Piazza Dante Park
      Splash Pad - Plouffe Park
      Plouffe Park
      Dalhousie Community Centre Playground
      Chaudière Park
      McNabb Park
      Splash Pad - Primrose Park

      Entertainment

      The Gladstone
      Ottawa Chinatown Arch
      Orange Art Gallery
      SPAO
      Orpheus Musical Theatre
      Gallery 101
      Canadian War Museum
      Babylon Night Club

      Food & Drink

      Super Sweet Mart
      Giovanni's Snack Bar
      Mercato Zacconi
      Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana
      Lili Pies
      Mr. Panino
      Nicastro Foods
      Wendy

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Centre Town West? Of all people who commute, 19.2% take public transportation in Centre Town West.
      Drive to Work
      20%

      17% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Centre Town West? The cost of living in Centre Town West is 92/100 - which is 18% lower than Ontario.
      Centre Town West
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Ottawa
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Centre Town West? Centre Town West crime rates are 3,523, which are 14% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,523 per 100k people

      17% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      17% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Centre Town West? The median income in Centre Town West is $52,045 which is 40% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $52,04537% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      76%19% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      18% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Centre Town West 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

      D Housing

      What are Centre Town West home prices? Centre Town West 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
      29%

      57% lower than the CDN average

      B Centre Town West Schools

      Does Centre Town West have good schools? The Centre Town West graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      45%

      78% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      45%

      32% lower than the CDN average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Centre Town West a good place to live? Centre Town West has an overall rating of 65% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      1 total surveys

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