Livability Score

79
/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 (4) F
Courtyard Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bailey's in the Village
Coffee Shop
French Press Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) C-
E.C.H.O. Players Society
Theatre Arts
The Old School House Gallery & Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Oceanside Art Studio - Art Classes for Kids & Adults | Art Kits
Theatre Arts
Oceanside Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Qualicum Beach Museum
Museum
Goats on the Roof
Attraction
Hamilton Hobby Farm
Attraction
Butterfly World
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) F
Swell Sweets
Sweets
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Sweet Treats Candy Shop
Sweets
Billy Gruff Creamery
Sweets
Coombs Ice Cream
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Qualicum Beach Memorial Hall
Community Centre
CrossFit Qualicum Beach
Gym
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
Community Centre
KIS
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Qualicum Foods
Grocery Store
Qualicum Beach Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Heaven On Earth Natural Foods
Health Food
Goats on the Roof
Grocery Store
Billy G's Doughnuts
Bakery
Our Root Cellar
Grocery Store
Morningstar Farm
Cheese
BoMé Cheese
Cheese
Nana & Papa's Bakery
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (8) F
Arrowview Elementary School Playground
Playground
Boultbee Drive Community Park
Park
Hawthorne Rise Community Park
Park
Sumar Lane Community Park
Park
Miller Road Community Park
Park
Barclay Crescent Community Park
Park
Dalmation Community Park
Park
Lee Road Community Park
Park
Marine Circle/Columbia 1 Community Park
Park
Columbia 2 Community Park
Park
Huckleberry Community Park
Park
Columbia Beach Neighbourhod Park
Park
Centre Road Community Park
Park
Lee Road 2 Community Park
Park
Lee Road 1 Community Park
Park
Lee Road Community Trail
Park
Dashwood Community Park
Park
Blue Water Place Community Park
Park
Old Alberni Highway Community Park
Park
Windridge Place Community Park
Park
Neden Way Community Park
Park
Brooklin Lane Community Park
Park
Sanika Close Community Park
Park
Stanhope Community Park
Park
Kerr Road Community Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Regal Estate Jewels
Fashion
Qualicum Pet Foods & Cat Rescue
Pets
Seabreeze Gifts
Gift Shop
Purple Essentials
Beauty
Pool House
Gift Shop
Coombs Wooden Shoe Dutch Import Store
Discount Store
Coombstock (Coombaya)
Clothing
Cozy Corner Books
Books
Coombs Corner Convenience
Convenience Store
French Creek Marina Store
Convenience Store
T-Shirts That Talk
Clothing
Tamara's Nail Salon
Beauty
Suzanne's & Jenny's
Clothing
Canadian Tire
Department Store
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Qualicum Beach.
Public Transit Stops (90)
Stops & Stations A+
Village at Hemsworth (EB)
Bus Stop
Village at Hemsworth (WB)
Bus Stop
Village 310 block (WB)
Bus Stop
Village 290 block (EB)
Bus Stop
Village at Qualicum (WB)
Bus Stop
Village at Qualicum (EB)
Bus Stop
Hemsworth at Dogwood Rd (SB)
Bus Stop
Fern at Berwick Rd S (EB)
Bus Stop
Berwick at Sixth Ave E (SB)
Bus Stop
Village at Memorial (WB)
Bus Stop
Village at Berwick Rd N (EB)
Bus Stop
Dogwood at Qualicum Rd (EB)
Bus Stop
Berwick Rd at Garden Rd E (SB)
Bus Stop
Village at Nootka (WB)
Bus Stop
Memorial at Railway (NB)
Bus Stop
Memorial at Fern Rd W (SB)
Bus Stop
Memorial 750 block (NB)
Bus Stop
Hemsworth ACR Quatsino Rd (SB)
Bus Stop
Village at Nootka (EB)
Bus Stop
Fern at Memorial (EB)
Bus Stop
Berwick Rd AT 885 Block (SB)
Bus Stop
Rupert Rd E at Qualicum (EB)
Bus Stop
Hwy 19A at Hall Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
Rupert Rd E at Berwick (EB)
Bus Stop
Hwy 19A at Qualicum Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Qualicum Beach is 99/100 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime A

Qualicum Beach crime rates are 2,392 per 100k, which is 60% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
1,948 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
444 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in Qualicum Beach is $82,566 - which is 4% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$82,566 D+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Opti-Balance Naturopathic Medicine
Clinic
Qualicum Dental
Dentist
Dr. Bryce D. Tremblay - Orthodontist
Dentist
Qualicum Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
NexGen Hearing
Doctor
Qualicum Denture Clinic
Doctor
Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department Hall No. 1
Fire Station
Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department Hall No. 2
Fire Station
Errington Fire Department Hall #1
Fire Station
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

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

The Qualicum Beach graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Collaborative Education Alternative Prg.
Qualicum Beach Elementary
Arrowview Elementary
Arrowsmith Independent School
High Schools (2) D-
Collaborative Education Alternative Prg.
Kwalikum Secondary
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ratings B+

Qualicum Beach has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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  • Qualicum Beach has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Qualicum Beach crime rates are 60% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Qualicum Beach is 20% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Arrowview Elementary School Playground
      Boultbee Drive Community Park
      Hawthorne Rise Community Park
      Sumar Lane Community Park
      Miller Road Community Park
      Barclay Crescent Community Park
      Dalmation Community Park
      Lee Road Community Park

      Entertainment

      E.C.H.O. Players Society
      The Old School House Gallery & Arts Centre
      Oceanside Art Studio - Art Classes for Kids & Adults | Art Kits
      Oceanside Art Gallery
      Qualicum Beach Museum
      Goats on the Roof
      Hamilton Hobby Farm
      Butterfly World

      Food & Drink

      Swell Sweets
      BC Liquor Store
      Sweet Treats Candy Shop
      Billy Gruff Creamery
      Coombs Ice Cream
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Qualicum Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Qualicum Beach.
      Drive to Work
      21%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Qualicum Beach? The cost of living in Qualicum Beach is 99/100 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
      Qualicum Beach
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Qualicum Beach? Qualicum Beach crime rates are 2,392, which are 60% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      2,392 per 100k people

      43% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      43% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Qualicum Beach? The median income in Qualicum Beach is $82,566 which is 4% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $82,566equal to the CDN average
      In labour force
      33%49% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      71% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Qualicum Denture Clinic
      NexGen Hearing

      A+ Housing

      What are Qualicum Beach home prices? Qualicum Beach 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
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      27% higher than the CDN average

      B Qualicum Beach Schools

      Does Qualicum Beach have good schools? The Qualicum Beach graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      25%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      57%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Qualicum Beach a good place to live? Qualicum Beach has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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