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 (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Kelly's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
BE Catering
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Black Honey Cafe
Coffee Shop
Karma's Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Only Cafe
Coffee Shop
Turnbull Cafe
Coffee Shop
Silver Bean Café
Coffee Shop
Cork & Bean
Coffee Shop
Hasselton's Coffee & Sweets
Coffee Shop
Dodrio
Coffee Shop
Kit Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dreams of Beans
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Canadian Canoe Museum
Museum
Lakeview Bowl
Bowling Alley
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Museum
Drive-in theatre
Cinema
The Theatre on King
Theatre Arts
The Junction
Nightclub
Hutchinson House
Museum
Artspace
Art Gallery
Showplace Performance Centre
Theatre Arts
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough
Cinema
Bowlerama
Bowling Alley
Peterborough Theatre Guild
Theatre Arts
Peterborough Lift Lock Visitors Centre
Museum
Peterborough Museum and Archives
Museum
Peterborough Lift Lock
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) A-
Castle John's
Bar
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Wings & More
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Apollo Grill
Fast Food
241 Pizza
Fast Food
Free Topping Pizza
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Barburrito
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Pizza Nova
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Fitness (1) B
Mapleridge Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Peterborough Sports & Wellness Centre
Gym
Beast Fitness
Gym
Crossfit PTBO
Gym
Crossfit Kawartha
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Peterborough Axe Club
Gym
White Tiger Taekwondo
Gym
House Fitness
Gym
Sati Yoga
Gym
Ji-yu Shin Karate
Gym
Inner Quiet Yoga
Gym
Peterborough Lions Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Sadleir House
Community Centre
Queen Alexandra Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
Baked 4 U
Bakery
Gluten Free Keto Factory
Bakery
Maggie's Meat Market
Butcher
No Frills
Grocery Store
Jo Anne's Place
Health Food
Sobeys
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Emily Mae's Cookies & Sweets
Bakery
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Farmboy
Grocery Store
Foodland
Grocery Store
Stickling's Bakery
Bakery
One Fine Food
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
Primal Cuts
Butcher
King Street Market
Butcher
Charlotte Pantry
Grocery Store
Chasing the Cheese
Cheese
The Main Ingredient
Health Food
Simply Delicious
Bakery
Green Up
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
Kawartha Heights Park
Park
Dainard Park
Park
Mapleridge Park
Park
Giles Park
Park
Ramblewood Park
Park
Bowers Park
Park
Stenson Park
Park
Gofview Heights Park
Park
Cedargrove Park
Park
Wentworth Park
Park
Wallis Park
Park
Nevin Park
Park
Sandalwood Park
Park
Earlwood Park
Park
Roper Park
Park
Kinsmen Park
Park
Turner Park
Park
Cameron Park
Park
Wedgewood Park
Park
Manor Heights Park
Park
Hastings Park
Park
Stocker Park
Park
Knights of Columbus Park
Park
John Taylor Memorial Park
Park
Morrow Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
Mary Kay Cosmetics: Pam Hill
Beauty
Katrina Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Kam's Convenience
Convenience Store
Paulmac's Pets
Pets
Shoe Maker
Shoes
Circle K
Convenience Store
Hair by Fusion
Hairdresser
Tribal Voices
Gift Shop
Express Mart
Convenience Store
Leon's
Furniture
Home Hardware Building Centre
Home Improvement
Glenda's Place
Hairdresser
On the Run
Convenience Store
Eyetech Vision Care
Optician
Quan TV & Appliances
Electronics
Dollarama
Discount Store
Yihua Convenience
Convenience Store
Tina's Nail Spa
Beauty
Master Hair Cutters
Hairdresser
Scrubs n' Stuff
Clothing
Global Pet Foods
Pets
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Surplus Furniture & Mattress
Furniture
Mark's
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Highland (A+)

2. Kenner (A+)

3. Landsdowne (A+)

4. Greenhill (A+)

5. Lyons Gate III (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Kawartha.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. South Central (A+)

2. Ashburnham Subdivision (A+)

3. East City (A+)

4. Bonnerworth (A)

5. Lift Lock (A)

cost of living B-

The cost of living in Kawartha is 93/100 - which is 17% 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. Monaghan Subdivision (A+)

2. Kenner (A)

3. South Central (A)

4. Otonabee (A-)

5. Highland (A-)

crime C+

Kawartha crime rates are 3,423 per 100k, which is 11% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,544 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
879 crimes per 100k C+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Thompson Bay Estates (A+)

2. Jackson Creek (A)

3. Jackson Creek Meadows (A-)

4. University Heights (A-)

5. Lyons Gate III (B+)

employment A-

The median income in Kawartha is $90,425 - which is 4% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$90,425 C
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Jackson Creek (A+)

2. University Heights (A+)

3. Jackson Creek Meadows (A+)

4. Nassau (A+)

5. Lyons Gate III (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kawartha Foot & Orthotic Clinic
Doctor
Lansdowne West Dental
Dentist
Dentistry on Sherbrooke
Dentist
Remedy'sRx
Pharmacy
Apex Diagnostic Services
Doctor
Lotus Family Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Peterborough Fire Station No. 3
Fire Station
Sobeys Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Electric City Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ornge
Ambulance Station
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Hospital
Costco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Peterborough Hospital Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dialysis Management Clinics
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Loblaw Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westmount Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Medical Centre Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Tag Dental
Dentist
Skin Centre
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Beavermead (A+)

2. Chemong (A+)

3. O'Grady (A+)

4. Sir Sanford Fleming (A+)

5. Edmison Heights (A-)

housing A+

Kawartha 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. Thompson Bay Estates (A+)

2. Jackson Creek Meadows (A+)

3. Jackson Creek (A+)

4. Heritage Park (A+)

5. Foxwood Estates (A+)

schools A+

The Kawartha graduation rate is 89% - which is 6% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (2) A+
Hand in Hand Children's Services
Kawartha Heights Public School
James Strath Public School
ÉÉC Monseigneur-Jamot
St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School
Enterphase Child and Family Services
Keith Wightman Public School
St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Westmount Public School
KPR Virtual Elementary School
St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School
Prince of Wales Public School
Roger Neilson Public School
Kinark Child & Family Services
Queen Mary Public School
St. John Catholic Elementary School
Highland Heights Public School
Otonabee Valley Public School
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School
Queen Elizabeth Public School
King George Public School
Armour Heights Public School
High Schools (0) A+
Crestwood Secondary School
ÉSC Monseigneur-Jamot
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
PVNC Continuing Education Program High School Night School
PVNCCDSB Summer School
Enterphase Child and Family Services
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
KPR Virtual High School
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Summer School
Kenner Collegiate and Vocational Institute
St. Peter Catholic Secondary School
Dalhousie Youth Support Services
Continuing Education
Hand in Hand
Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School
Kinark Child & Family Services-(Strive)
Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Peterborough Heritage Conservation District (A+)

2. Jackson Creek (A+)

3. East City (A+)

4. Westmount (A+)

5. Major Bennet (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. East City (A+)

2. Greenhill (A+)

3. Westmount (A+)

4. North Central (A+)

5. Edmison Heights (B+)

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Kawartha Area Facts

  • Kawartha has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Kawartha crime rates are 21% lower than the Peterborough average
  • Cost of living in Kawartha is 1% higher than the Peterborough average

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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kawartha Heights Park
      Dainard Park
      Mapleridge Park
      Giles Park
      Ramblewood Park
      Bowers Park
      Stenson Park
      Gofview Heights Park

      Entertainment

      Canadian Canoe Museum
      Lakeview Bowl
      Art Gallery of Peterborough
      Drive-in theatre
      The Theatre on King
      The Junction
      Hutchinson House
      Artspace

      Food & Drink

      Castle John's
      Mary Brown's
      Subway
      Pizza Wings & More
      Domino's
      Apollo Grill
      241 Pizza
      Free Topping Pizza

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kawartha? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Kawartha.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      6% lower 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 Kawartha? The cost of living in Kawartha is 93/100 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
      Kawartha
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Peterborough
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kawartha? Kawartha crime rates are 3,423, which are 11% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,423 per 100k people

      19% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      19% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Kawartha? The median income in Kawartha is $90,425 which is 4% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $90,42510% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      59%8% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      60% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Peterborough Regional Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Westmount Pharmacy
      Peterborough Hospital Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Guardian

      Doctors

      Dialysis Management Clinics
      Walk-In Clinic
      Kawartha Foot & Orthotic Clinic
      Apex Diagnostic Services

      A+ Housing

      What are Kawartha home prices? Kawartha 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
      78%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Kawartha Schools

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

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      20%

      21% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      65%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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

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