Livability Score

59
/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 (2) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (11) F
Dawg's Burgers & Fries
Fast Food
Candy Safari
Sweets
Ok By The Water
Bar
Harbourfront Inn
Bar
Mario's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Vale Health and Wellness Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Mayzzz...Meats
Butcher
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Parks (29) F
Humberstone Centennial Park
Park
HH Knoll Lakeview Park
Park
Shops (18) F
Port Thrift Shop
Clothing
Honey Bee
Clothing
Glam Girl
Clothing
270 Degrees West
Clothing
Grants Gifts
Gift Shop
Canalside
Houseware
Picket Fence Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Something Else
Gift Shop
Bon-Ton Hairstyling
Hairdresser
The Bargin! Shop
Clothing
Classi Cuts
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Port Colborne.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Port Colborne 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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crime B-

Port Colborne crime rates are 3,103 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,306 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
796 crimes per 100k B-
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employment D+

The median income in Port Colborne is $64,562 - which is 26% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$64,562 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Port Colborne Physiotherapy
Doctor
Niagara Health - Port Colborne Site
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Port Colborne Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Port Colborne 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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schools C+

The Port Colborne graduation rate is 79% - which is 6% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (8) F
St Therese Catholic Elementary School
ÉÉC Saint-Joseph
DeWitt Carter Public School
Steele Street Public School
High Schools (2) F
Lakeshore Catholic High School
Port Colborne High School
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ratings D+

Port Colborne has an overall rating of 58% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes D+
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Port Colborne Area Facts

  • Port Colborne has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Port Colborne crime rates are 1% higher than the Ontario average
  • Cost of living in Port Colborne is 20% lower than the Ontario average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Humberstone Centennial Park
      HH Knoll Lakeview Park

      Entertainment

      Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum

      Food & Drink

      Dawg's Burgers & Fries
      Candy Safari
      Ok By The Water
      Harbourfront Inn
      Mario's Pizza
      Subway
      The Beer Store
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Port Colborne? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Port Colborne.
      Drive to Work
      29%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A Cost of Living

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

      11% less expensive than average

      Ontario
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Port Colborne? Port Colborne crime rates are 3,103, which are 1% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,103 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

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Port Colborne? The median income in Port Colborne is $64,562 which is 26% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $64,56222% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      40%37% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      49% lower than the CDN average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Port Colborne a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Niagara Health - Port Colborne Site

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Port Colborne Physiotherapy

      A+ Housing

      What are Port Colborne home prices? Port Colborne 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
      74%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      C+ Port Colborne Schools

      Does Port Colborne have good schools? The Port Colborne graduation rate is 79% - which is 6% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      11%

      57% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      66%

      equal to the CDN average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Port Colborne a good place to live? Port Colborne has an overall rating of 58% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      6 total surveys

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