Livability Score

68
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) F
Angry Vegan
Coffee Shop
Caffè d'Italia
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bellevue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wayne & Freda
Coffee Shop
Balance Vegetarian Shop and Tea Room
Coffee Shop
Wheatgrass Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) F
Penticton Museum
Museum
Landmark Cinemas 7 - Penticton
Cinema
SS Sicamous
Museum
SS Naramata
Attraction
Loco Landing Adventure Park
Theme Park
Skateboard / BMX Park
Attraction
Penticton Speedway
Attraction
Coyote Cruises - Channel Float
Attraction
Food and Drink (43) D-
Government Street Liquor Store
Alcohol
South Upper Bench Road
Alcohol
Accent Chocolate
Sweets
Monster Vinyards
Alcohol
Cannery Brewing
Alcohol
Cue's
Bar
Brexit Pub
Bar
SF Greek Market
Deli
Da Silva Vineyards
Alcohol
BC Liquour Store
Alcohol
Jeffer's Fryzz
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Tickleberry's
Sweets
Copper Mug
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Poplar Grove Winery
Alcohol
Neighbourhood Brewing
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
The Peach
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
Cherry Lane Liquor Store
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Luso Canadian Multicultural Society of Penticton
Community Centre
Penticton Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (12) F
IGA
Grocery Store
Petrasek
Bakery
Canadian Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Tony's Butcher
Butcher
Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Save On Foods
Grocery Store
Hudsons Bay
Grocery Store
London Drugs
Grocery Store
Quality Greens
Grocery Store
Cob's Bakery
Bakery
Parks (63) A+
McNicoll Park
Park
Cascade Gardens Park
Park
Kiawanis Park
Park
McLaren Park
Park
Vancouver Avenue Park
Park
Ellis Park
Park
Marina Way Park
Park
Okanangan Lake Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Esplanade
Park
Gyro Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Munson Mountain Park
Park
Ellis Creek Park
Park
Queens Park
Park
Lakawanna Park
Park
Lions Park Playground
Playground
Lions Park Playground
Playground
SS Sicamous Heritage Shipyard Area
Park
Rose Gardens Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Mariposa Park
Park
Skaha Lake Park
Park
Shops (40) D-
The Mug & Brush
Hairdresser
Terwilligers Gifts
Gift Shop
Intricate Reflections
Beauty
Best Little Hair House
Hairdresser
Backlash Beauty Bar
Hairdresser
Gold Tip Nail Spa
Beauty
Fig & Lily
Furniture
Antique Mall
Furniture
Three Wishes
Fashion
Funky Petals
Florist
Elliot Row
Clothing
Valley Hemp Co
Clothing
Mi Amor
Fashion
Penticton Souvenirs Cards Gifts
Gift Shop
Arcadia Modern Home
Furniture
Whimsy & Wry
Clothing
Without A Doubt
Beauty
Oslund Jewellers
Fashion
FYidoctors Penticton
Optician
Peaches Lingerie
Clothing
The Bumwrap
Clothing
Smart Shopper
Convenience Store
Sirius Science & Nature
Toys
Ad Hoc
Clothing
Elizabeth O.
Furniture
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Penticton.
Public Transit Stops (275)
Stops & Stations A+
Johnson at S Upper Bench (EB)
Bus Stop
Middle Bench Rd S at Andrew (NB)
Bus Stop
Johnson at Kruger (EB)
Bus Stop
Penticton at Debeck (WB)
Bus Stop
Forestbrook at Kilwinning (WB)
Bus Stop
E Westminster at Middle Bench Rd S (WB)
Bus Stop
Penticton at Debeck (EB)
Bus Stop
Penticton at McPherson (WB)
Bus Stop
Kilwinning at Nelson (NB)
Bus Stop
Edgewood at Penticton (NB)
Bus Stop
Penticton at McPherson (EB)
Bus Stop
Johnson at Haven Hill (EB)
Bus Stop
Penticton at Kensington (WB)
Bus Stop
1410_block_Penticton (SB)
Bus Stop
1410_block_Penticton (WB)
Bus Stop
Government at Gahan (SB)
Bus Stop
Government at Forestbrook (NB)
Bus Stop
Johnson at Walden (EB)
Bus Stop
Government at Forestbrook (SB)
Bus Stop
Government at E White (WB)
Bus Stop
Government at Edmonton (NB)
Bus Stop
E Westminster at Grandview (WB)
Bus Stop
E Eckhardt at Haywood (WB)
Bus Stop
Government at E White (EB)
Bus Stop
Ridgedale at Kendall (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Penticton is 92/100 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

Penticton crime rates are 14,200 per 100k, which is 135% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
11,566 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,634 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Penticton is $69,471 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$69,471 F
Unemployment Rate
6.1% D-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Dental Arts
Dentist
Sunrise Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Penticton Pediatric Therapy
Clinic
Knights Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Penticton Regional Hospital
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Penticton Fire Hall 201
Fire Station
Penticton Fire Hall 202
Fire Station
Sage Medical Clinic
Doctor
Trinity Care Centre
Nursing Home
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Penticton home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C-
Home Affordability
N/A A
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schools B+

The Penticton graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
62% C-
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (14) B-
Entre-Lacs
Uplands Elementary
ConnectEd - Distributed Learning
KVR Middle School
Penticton Christian School
Columbia Elementary
Holy Cross School
Carmi Elementary
Queens Park Elementary
Wiltse Elementary
Parkway Elementary
Concordia Lutheran School
Skaha Lake Middle School
West Bench Elementary
High Schools (10) A+
ConnectEd - Continuing Education
ConnectEd - Distributed Learning
ConnectEd - Junior Alternate
ConnectEd - Senior Alternate
Penticton Secondary
Penticton Secondary Stride
Secondaire de Penticton
Penticton Christian School
Princess Margaret AIM
Princess Margaret Secondary
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ratings D

Penticton has an overall rating of 54% from 32 reviews.
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User Surveys (32)
From AreaVibes D
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Penticton Area Facts

  • Penticton has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Penticton crime rates are 135% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Penticton is 25% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Penticton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      McNicoll Park
      Cascade Gardens Park
      Kiawanis Park
      McLaren Park
      Vancouver Avenue Park
      Ellis Park
      Marina Way Park
      Okanangan Lake Park

      Entertainment

      Penticton Museum
      Landmark Cinemas 7 - Penticton
      SS Sicamous
      SS Naramata
      Loco Landing Adventure Park
      Skateboard / BMX Park
      Penticton Speedway
      Coyote Cruises - Channel Float

      Food & Drink

      Government Street Liquor Store
      South Upper Bench Road
      Accent Chocolate
      Monster Vinyards
      Cannery Brewing
      Cue's
      Brexit Pub
      SF Greek Market

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Penticton? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Penticton.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      2% 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

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Penticton? The cost of living in Penticton is 92/100 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
      Penticton
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Penticton? Penticton crime rates are 14,200, which are 135% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      14,200 per 100k people

      236% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      236% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -23%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Penticton? The median income in Penticton is $69,471 which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $69,47116% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      62%3% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Penticton Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Sunrise Pharmacy
      Knights Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sage Medical Clinic

      A- Housing

      What are Penticton home prices? Penticton home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $1,35437% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      B+ Penticton Schools

      Does Penticton have good schools? The Penticton graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      16%

      36% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      62%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      D User Ratings

      Is Penticton a good place to live? Penticton has an overall rating of 54% from 32 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      32 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      32 total surveys

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