Livability Score

74
/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 (5) F
Entertainment (4) F
Food and Drink (11) D-
Fitness (5) A+
Groceries (5) C-
Parks (60) A+
Shops (46) A+
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Owen Sound (F)

commute C+

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Owen Sound.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Owen Sound (F)

cost of living A

The cost of living in Owen Sound 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. Owen Sound (A-)

crime F

Owen Sound crime rates are 7,750 per 100k, which is 151% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
5,760 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,990 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Owen Sound (F)

employment D

The median income in Owen Sound is $61,219 - which is 30% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$61,219 F
Unemployment Rate
4.1% B+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Owen Sound (D+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Owen Sound (F)

housing A+

Owen Sound home prices are $549,000 - which is 33% lower than Ontario
Home Price
$549,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
46% A+
Home Affordability
9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Owen Sound (A+)

schools B-

The Owen Sound graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (9) C-
High Schools (4) C-
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Owen Sound (C)

ratings F

Owen Sound has an overall rating of 44% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Owen Sound (C)

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Owen Sound Area Facts

  • Owen Sound has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Owen Sound crime rates are 151% higher than the Ontario average
  • Cost of living in Owen Sound is 20% lower than the Ontario average

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      A- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Duncan McLellan Park
      Taylor Park
      Alexandra Park
      Victoria Park
      Bayshore Park
      McArthur Park
      St George's Park
      labarinth

      Entertainment

      historic railways and boats
      Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum
      Summerfolk Stage
      Billy Bishop Home & Museum
      The Bowling Alley
      Galaxy Cinemas Owen Sound
      Owen Sound Drive-in
      Grey Roots Museum & Archives

      Food & Drink

      LCBO
      Pizza Delight
      Popeyes
      Wendy's
      A&W
      Subway
      Famous Wok
      Subway

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Owen Sound? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Owen Sound.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      A Cost of Living

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

      11% less expensive than average

      Ontario
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Owen Sound? Owen Sound crime rates are 7,750, which are 151% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      7,750 per 100k people

      84% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      84% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Owen Sound? The median income in Owen Sound is $61,219 which is 30% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $61,21926% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      56%12% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      37% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Owen Sound Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Parker Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Owen Sound home prices? Owen Sound home prices are $549,000 - which is 33% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      $549,00017% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $1,08050% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      15% lower than the CDN average

      B- Owen Sound Schools

      Does Owen Sound have good schools? The Owen Sound graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      15%

      39% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      60%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      F User Ratings

      Is Owen Sound a good place to live? Owen Sound has an overall rating of 44% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      44%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      44%

      5 total surveys

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