Livability Score

83
/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 (2) C-
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Timothy's
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Real Fruit Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Neighbours
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Dimpflmeier's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cineplex Cinemas Pickering
Cinema
St. Francis Centre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (6) A-
Square Boy
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Big M
Fast Food
The Ridges Pub
Bar
Irish Times
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Via-a-Vis
Fast Food
South St. Burger Co.
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Mr. Pretzels
Fast Food
Express Submarine & Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Villa Madina
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Bawarchi Kebab
Fast Food
Kernels Popcorn
Fast Food
Kips Flamin Burgers
Fast Food
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
East Shore Community Centre
Community Centre
MARS Success Fitness
Gym
Osborne Acadamy of Acrobatics
Gym
Ultimate Canadian Athletics
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
24hr Fit Club
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Waypoint
Community Centre
Lincoln Alexander Community Centre
Community Centre
Ajax Community Centre
Community Centre
The Runner's Core
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
McLean Community Centre
Community Centre
Ryouko Martial Arts
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Nutrition House
Health Food
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Sweet Emma's
Bakery
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Your Good Health
Health Food
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Pacific Fresh Food Market
Grocery Store
Al Madina Supermarket
Grocery Store
BN Natural Food
Health Food
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Blue Sky Supermarket
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
No Frills
Grocery Store
Healthy Planet
Health Food
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
Hannah’s Homemade Pastries & Snackette
Bakery
Bruno's Signature Meats
Butcher
Southern Mart
Grocery Store
Ajax Foodmart
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Balsdon Park
Park
Mitchell Park
Park
Commerce Street Park
Park
Parkham Parkette
Park
Alderwood Park
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park
Park
Kinsmen Park
Park
Alex Robertson Park
Park
Beachfront Park
Park
Diana Prince of Wales Park
Park
West shore park
Park
Village East Park
Park
David Farr Memorial Park South
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Diana Prince of Wales Park
Park
Glengrove Park
Park
David Farr Park
Park
Denmar Park Kid's Playground
Playground
Denmar Park
Park
Forestbrook Park
Park
Bonita Park
Park
Dixie Park
Park
Shadybrook Park
Park
Shadybrook Tot Lot
Park
Shops (4) A+
Yvonne's Hairstylist
Hairdresser
Shell Select
Convenience Store
Esso
Convenience Store
Bassett Medi Spa
Beauty
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Freedom Mobile
Electronics
Cellular X
Electronics
Boathouse
Clothing
Sight N Steps
Optician
Northern Reflections
Clothing
Tip Top Tailors
Clothing
Labels
Clothing
Urban Kids
Clothing
Laura
Clothing
La Senza
Clothing
Signor Angelo
Clothing
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
Soft Moc
Shoes
Smartech
Electronics
Ricki's / Bootlegger
Clothing
The Body Shop
Beauty
Personal Edge
Houseware
Tuxedo Royale
Clothing
Zack's
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Village East (A+)

2. Woodlands (A+)

3. Bay Ridges (A+)

4. West Shore (B)

5. Dunbarton (B-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.3% take public transportation in Bay Ridges.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
Pickering
Transit Station
Begley Street
Bus Stop
Begley Street
Bus Stop
Rosefield Road
Bus Stop
Rosefield Road
Bus Stop
Stroud's Lane
Bus Stop
Stroud's Lane
Bus Stop
Ajax
Transit Station
Westney Road
Bus Stop
Ritchie Avenue
Bus Stop
Bramwell Drive
Bus Stop
Starspray Loop at Lawrence Avenue
Bus Stop
Lawrence Avenue at Walkway to Ridgewood Road
Bus Stop
Lawrence Avenue at Opposite Walkway to Ridgewood Road
Bus Stop
Island Road
Bus Stop
East Avenue
Bus Stop
Kirkdene Drive
Bus Stop
Kirkdene Drive
Bus Stop
70 Island Rd
Bus Stop
Ridgewood Road
Bus Stop
Ridgewood Road
Bus Stop
Clark Secor Place
Bus Stop
Tudor Glen Crescent
Bus Stop
Port Union Road
Bus Stop
Port Union Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.3% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Duffiin Heights (A+)

2. Rosebank (A+)

3. Brook Industrial (A+)

4. Rouge Park (D-)

5. Amberlea (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Bay Ridges is 95/100 - which is 15% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Town Centre (B)

2. Village East (B-)

3. Bay Ridges (C)

4. West Shore (D)

5. Brook Industrial (D)

crime B-

Bay Ridges crime rates are 3,095 per 100k, which is equal to Ontario
Property Crime
2,301 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
794 crimes per 100k B-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Rougemount (A+)

2. Dunbarton (A+)

3. Rosebank (A+)

4. Highbush (A)

5. Rouge Park (A)

employment A-

The median income in Bay Ridges is $87,474 - which is equal to Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$87,474 C-
Unemployment Rate
4.6% B-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Duffiin Heights (A+)

2. Liverpool (A+)

3. Woodlands (A+)

4. Brock Ridge (A+)

5. West Shore (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dentistry on Liverpool
Dentist
Mole Tattoo Removal
Doctor
Bayly Healthcare
Doctor
Rouge Valley Health Services ACT Team Community Services
Doctor
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Medical-Dental Offices Denture Clinic
Doctor
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Orthodontist
Dentist
MedRehab Physiotherapy
Clinic
Dental Office
Dentist
Mall Security
Police
The Denture Clinic
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
CML HealthCare
Clinic
Dr. Herman Tong
Dentist
Durham Regional Sexual Health Clinic
Doctor
Pickering Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Pickering Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pickering Medical Centre
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
PickeringSmiles.com
Dentist
Pickering Square Dental
Dentist
Main Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Derma Spa MD
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Amberlea (A+)

2. Duffiin Heights (A+)

3. West Shore (A+)

4. Brock Ridge (A-)

5. Brook Industrial (F)

housing A+

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

1. Highbush (A+)

2. Rouge Park (A+)

3. Amberlea (A+)

4. Liverpool (A+)

5. Duffiin Heights (A+)

schools B

The Bay Ridges graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Ontario
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (3) A
Grove Secondary School (Elementary)
Sir John A Macdonald Public School
Bayview Heights Public School
Frenchman's Bay Public School
Glengrove Public School
Vaughan Willard Public School
Father Fenelon Catholic School
William Dunbar Public School
Fairport Beach Public School
St Isaac Jogues Catholic School
Grove Secondary School
Maple Ridge Public School
Gandatsetiagon Public School
Rosebank Road Public School
Highbush Public School
St Francis de Sales Catholic School
Valley Farm Public School
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
École élémentaire Ronald-Marion
Altona Forest Public School
Lincoln Avenue Public School
Lakeside Public School
Grove Secondary School
Lincoln Alexander Public School
Grove Secondary School
High Schools (0) F
Dunbarton High School
Grove Secondary School
Pine Ridge Secondary School
St Mary Catholic Secondary School
École secondaire Ronald-Marion
Pickering High School
Arch Anthony Meagher Lit-Num Catholic District School Board Night School
Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School
Ajax High School
Grove Secondary School
Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Dunbarton (A+)

2. Brock Ridge (A+)

3. Amberlea (A+)

4. Rosebank (A+)

5. Woodlands (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Highbush (A+)

2. Village East (A+)

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4. Bay Ridges ()

5. Brock Ridge ()

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Bay Ridges Area Facts

  • Bay Ridges has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bay Ridges crime rates are 23% higher than the Pickering average
  • Cost of living in Bay Ridges is 5% lower than the Pickering average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Balsdon Park
      Mitchell Park
      Commerce Street Park
      Parkham Parkette
      Alderwood Park
      Douglas Park
      Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park
      Kinsmen Park

      Entertainment

      Cineplex Cinemas Pickering
      St. Francis Centre

      Food & Drink

      Square Boy
      Subway
      The Big M
      The Ridges Pub
      Irish Times
      Domino's
      Harvey's
      The Beer Store

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bay Ridges? Of all people who commute, 9.3% take public transportation in Bay Ridges.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bay Ridges? The cost of living in Bay Ridges is 95/100 - which is 15% lower than Ontario.
      Bay Ridges
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Pickering
      100

      same as average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bay Ridges? Bay Ridges crime rates are 3,095, which are equal to Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,095 per 100k people

      27% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      27% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Bay Ridges? The median income in Bay Ridges is $87,474 which is equal to Ontario.
      Median household income
      $87,4746% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      62%3% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      28% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      Dunbarton Medical Pharmacy
      Guardian
      I.D.A.
      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Dunbarton Medical Centre
      Pickering Medical Centre
      Mole Tattoo Removal
      Medical-Dental Offices Denture Clinic
      Rouge Valley Health Services ACT Team Community Services
      Bayly Healthcare
      Durham Regional Sexual Health Clinic
      Carea Community Health Centre

      A+ Housing

      What are Bay Ridges home prices? Bay Ridges 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
      77%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      B Bay Ridges Schools

      Does Bay Ridges have good schools? The Bay Ridges graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      17%

      33% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      64%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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