Livability Score

73
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Wildflower Bakeshop and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Steampunks
Coffee Shop
The Donut Shop
Coffee Shop
Sweat Pea Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Alberni Valley Museum
Museum
Lions Roger Creek Spray Park
Water Park
Industrial Heritage Centre
Museum
Bob Daily Stadium
Stadium
Landmark Cinemas
Cinema
Rollin Art Centre
Art Gallery
Beer Garden
Attraction
Roger Creek Giant
Attraction
Frank Stini's Bridge
Attraction
Cairns
Attraction
Hole-in-the Wall
Attraction
Food and Drink (18) D-
Government Liquor Store
Alcohol
Granny’s Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
J & L Drive-In
Fast Food
Twin City Tasting Room
Alcohol
Twin City Tasting Room
Bar
Dog Mountain Brewing
Beverages
RHM Donair
Fast Food
Liquor Barn
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Harbour Scoop
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Westwind Pub
Bar
Westwind Beer & Wine store
Beverages
Wendy's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Coombs Country Candy
Sweets
Fitness (4) F
Alberni Curling Club
Community Centre
Glenwood Centre
Community Centre
Uchucklesaht Cultural Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) B
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Mountain View Bakery
Bakery
Pete’s Mountain Meats & Sausage Factory
Butcher
Buy Low Foods
Grocery Store
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
Healthy Habits - Health Food Store and Bike Shop
Health Food
No Frills
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Dry Creek Park
Park
Dry Creek Park
Park
Gyro Park
Park
Harbour Quay Park
Park
Weaver Park
Park
Blair Park
Park
Williamson Park
Park
11th Avenue Park
Park
Shops (26) D-
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Flowers Unlimited
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Attic
Houseware
Tyee Pier fuel dock and convenience store
Convenience Store
Wynans Furniture and Upholstery
Furniture
The Card Corner & Collectables
Toys
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Windsor Plywood
Home Improvement
Telus Tom Harris Cellular
Electronics
Co-op Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Mac's Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Lace it Up, The Finshing Touch
Clothing
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
The Brick
Furniture
Alberni Mall
Mall
Mark's
Clothing
Suzanne's
Clothing
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Bosley's Pet Foods
Pets
Warehouse One
Clothing
The Source
Electronics
Dollarama
Discount Store
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Port Alberni.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations A+
Alberni Pacific Railway, E&N Train Station
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Port Alberni is 86/100 - which is 30% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

Port Alberni crime rates are 11,710 per 100k, which is 94% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
9,538 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,172 crimes per 100k F
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employment D+

The median income in Port Alberni is $61,624 - which is 29% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$61,624 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
Port Alberni RCMP
Police
Port Alberni Fire Department
Fire Station
West Coast General Hospital
Hospital
Cherry Creek Fire Hall
Fire Station
Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Port Alberni 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 C+

The Port Alberni graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (11) D-
John Paul II Catholic School
Wood Elementary
Choices DL
Alberni Elementary
Eric J Dunn Elementary
Maquinna Elementary
des Grands-cedres
A W Neill Elementary
John Howitt Elementary
Haahuupayak School
High Schools (4) F
Alberni District Secondary
Choices DL
SD 70 Continuing Ed
VAST
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ratings C-

Port Alberni has an overall rating of 59% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C-
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Port Alberni Area Facts

  • Port Alberni has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Port Alberni crime rates are 94% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Port Alberni is 30% lower than the British Columbia average

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Port Alberni? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dry Creek Park
      Dry Creek Park
      Gyro Park
      Harbour Quay Park
      Weaver Park
      Blair Park
      Williamson Park
      11th Avenue Park

      Entertainment

      Alberni Valley Museum
      Lions Roger Creek Spray Park
      Industrial Heritage Centre
      Bob Daily Stadium
      Landmark Cinemas
      Rollin Art Centre
      Beer Garden
      Roger Creek Giant

      Food & Drink

      Government Liquor Store
      Granny’s Chicken
      McDonald's
      Dairy Queen
      J & L Drive-In
      Twin City Tasting Room
      Twin City Tasting Room
      Dog Mountain Brewing

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Alberni? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Port Alberni.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Port Alberni? The cost of living in Port Alberni is 86/100 - which is 30% lower than British Columbia.
      Port Alberni
      86

      14% 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 Port Alberni? Port Alberni crime rates are 11,710, which are 94% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      11,710 per 100k people

      177% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      177% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -23%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Port Alberni? The median income in Port Alberni is $61,624 which is 29% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $61,62425% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      52%19% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      50% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      West Coast General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Port Alberni home prices? Port Alberni 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
      $1,02052% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      equal to the CDN average

      C+ Port Alberni Schools

      Does Port Alberni have good schools? The Port Alberni graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      9%

      65% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      58%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Port Alberni a good place to live? Port Alberni has an overall rating of 59% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      5 total surveys

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