Livability Score

57
/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 (0) F
Hard Drive Cafe
Coffee Shop
Artisan Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Prospect Lake Market
Coffee Shop
Adriennes Tea Garden
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Nest Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Keating Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
14 steps
Attraction
Centre of the Universe
Museum
Abandoned Volkswagen Bug
Attraction
Swan Lake Nature House
Attraction
Dodd House
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
Sweet Delights
Sweets
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Urban Diner
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizazz Pizza
Fast Food
Cascadia Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
The Monkey Tree Pub
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Liquor Plus
Alcohol
Marble Arch Restaurant
Fast Food
Mr. Tubbs Ice Cream
Sweets
Big Wheel Burger
Fast Food
Liquor Express
Alcohol
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Cascaida Liquor Store
Alcohol
Puerto Vallarta Amigos
Fast Food
Rogers' Chocolates
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Liquor Express
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Prospect Lake Community Hall
Community Centre
Strawberry Vale Community Hall
Community Centre
Quadra Sports & Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Steve Nash Fitness World
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Country Grocer
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Redbarn Market
Grocery Store
Red Barn Market
Grocery Store
Red Barn Market
Grocery Store
Dan's Farm and Country Market
Grocery Store
Galey Farms
Grocery Store
6 Mile Bakery
Bakery
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Thrifty Foods Quadra
Grocery Store
Planet Organic Market
Grocery Store
The Root Cellar
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Mount Douglas Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Co-op
Grocery Store
BJ's Bakery
Bakery
Parks (3) A+
Commonwealth Place
Park
Normandy Park
Park
Quick's Bottom Park
Park
Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
Park
Strom Ness Park
Park
Story Lane Park
Park
Falaise Park
Park
Claremont-Goddard Park
Park
Boulderwood Hill Park
Park
Grant Park
Park
Underwood Park
Park
Layritz Park
Park
Perez Park
Park
Chatterton Hill Park
Park
Sea Ridge Park
Park
Doumac Park
Park
Brydon Park
Park
Tuscan Park
Park
Rithet's Bog Conservation Area
Park
Catalina Park
Park
Shadywood Park
Park
Doris Page Park
Park
Kentwood Park
Park
Beckton Park
Park
Broadmead Park
Park
Shops (0) F
BCAA
Convenience Store
Modest Living
Clothing
Felice Salon & Spa
Beauty
Suzanne's & Jenny's
Clothing
Mark's Work Wearhouse
Clothing
Pets West
Pets
ArtSee Eyewear
Optician
Timeless Toys
Toys
True Boutique
Clothing
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Running Room Ltd.
Clothing
Bosley's
Pets
Salon Amici
Beauty
Prospect Lake Market
Convenience Store
KMS Tools
Home Improvement
Mac’s
Convenience Store
Glanford Grocery
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bosley's
Pets
London Drugs
Department Store
Saanich Centre
Mall
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
CO-OP
Convenience Store
Burnside Food Market
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Mount Tolmie (A+)

2. Cedar Hill (A+)

3. Camosun (A+)

4. Tillicum (A+)

5. Gorge (A+)

commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Beaver Lake.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
West Saanich at Beaver
Bus Stop
Beaver at West Saanich
Bus Stop
Beaver Lake at West Saanich
Bus Stop
West Saanich at Old West Saanich
Bus Stop
Markham at West Saanich
Bus Stop
West Saanich at Goward
Bus Stop
Markham at West Saanich
Bus Stop
West Saanich at Interurban
Bus Stop
Elk Lake at Beaver Lake
Bus Stop
Elk Lake at Beaver Lake
Bus Stop
Elk Lake Dr at Hwy 17
Bus Stop
Elk Lake at Marsett
Bus Stop
Beaver at Quayle
Bus Stop
Elk Lake Drive at Highway 17
Bus Stop
Elk Lake at Marsett
Bus Stop
Royal Oak at Smokey Smith
Bus Stop
Highway 17 at Haliburton
Bus Stop
Quayle at Beaver
Bus Stop
Royal Oak at West Saanich
Bus Stop
Highway 17 at Haliburton
Bus Stop
Markham 4540 block
Bus Stop
Elk Lake Drive at Commonwealth Place
Bus Stop
Wilkinson at Travino Ln
Bus Stop
Elk Lake Drive at Commonwealth Place
Bus Stop
Wilkinson at Travino Ln
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Queenswood (A+)

2. Northridge (A+)

3. Mount Doug (A+)

4. Cadboro Bay (A+)

5. Arbutus (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Beaver Lake is 112/100 - which is 9% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Rudd Park (B)

2. Quadra (C+)

3. Tillicum (D+)

4. Gateway (D)

5. Gorge (D)

crime A+

Beaver Lake crime rates are 2,135 per 100k, which is 65% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
1,739 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
396 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Queenswood (A+)

2. Ten Mile Point (A+)

3. Elk Lake (A+)

4. Cordova Bay (A+)

5. Cadboro Bay (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Beaver Lake is $124,462 - which is 44% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$124,462 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Strawberry Vale (A+)

2. Lake Hill (A+)

3. Interurban (A+)

4. Blenkinsop (A+)

5. Arbutus (A+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Saanich Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
Station 121
Ambulance Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Babin Dentistry
Dentist
Sherwood Family Dentist
Dentist
Highlands Volunteer Fire Department - East Hall
Fire Station
Victoria General Hospital
Hospital
Island Sexual Health
Clinic
Saanich Fire Station No. 1
Fire Station
Denture Clinic
Dentist
Denture Clinic
Dentist
Saanich Police Department
Police
Tillicum Medical Clinic
Clinic
Three Corners Professional Centre - Building A
Doctor
Three Corners Professional Centre - Building B
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Mount Tolmie (A+)

2. Tillicum (A+)

3. Arbutus (A-)

4. Broadmead (A-)

5. Cadboro Bay (A-)

housing A+

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

1. Granville (A+)

2. West Saanich (A+)

3. Broadmead (A+)

4. Beaver Lake (A+)

5. Cordova Bay (A+)

schools D-

The Beaver Lake graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
South Island Distance Education
Royal Oak Middle School
Lakeview Christian School
Prospect Lake Elementary
Cordova Bay Elementary
Lochside Elementary
Northridge Elementary
Glanford Middle School
Strawberry Vale Elementary
Discovery School
Rogers Elementary
Pacific Christian School
St Margaret's
Lake Hill Elementary
McKenzie Elementary
St Joseph's Catholic
Ecole Marigold School
Colquitz Middle School
Eagle View Elementary
Braefoot Elementary
Gordon Head Middle School
Torquay Elementary
Craigflower Elementary
High Schools (0) F
South Island Distance Education
Claremont Secondary
Continuing Ed SD 63
Lakeview Christian School
Discovery School
Pacific Christian School
St Margaret's
St Andrew's Regional High
Spectrum Community
Reynolds Secondary
Lambrick Park Secondary
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Portage Inlet (A+)

2. Mount Tolmie (A+)

3. Arbutus (A+)

4. Marigold (A+)

5. Lambrick Park (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Ten Mile Point (A+)

2. Maplewood (A+)

3. Sunnymead (A+)

4. Camosun (A+)

5. High Quadra (A+)

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  • Beaver Lake has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Beaver Lake crime rates are 29% lower than the Saanich average
  • Cost of living in Beaver Lake is 6% higher than the Saanich average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Commonwealth Place
      Normandy Park
      Quick's Bottom Park
      Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
      Strom Ness Park
      Story Lane Park
      Falaise Park
      Claremont-Goddard Park

      Entertainment

      14 steps
      Centre of the Universe
      Abandoned Volkswagen Bug
      Swan Lake Nature House
      Dodd House

      Food & Drink

      Sweet Delights
      BC Liquor Store
      Subway
      Urban Diner
      Subway
      Pizazz Pizza
      Cascadia Liquor Store
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Beaver Lake? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Beaver Lake.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Beaver Lake? The cost of living in Beaver Lake is 112/100 - which is 9% lower than British Columbia.
      Beaver Lake
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Saanich
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Beaver Lake? Beaver Lake crime rates are 2,135, which are 65% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      2,135 per 100k people

      49% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      49% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Beaver Lake? The median income in Beaver Lake is $124,462 which is 44% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $124,46251% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      65%2% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      79% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Amanda Weinerman Optometry Clinic
      Three Corners Professional Centre - Building A
      Three Corners Professional Centre - Building B

      A+ Housing

      What are Beaver Lake home prices? Beaver Lake 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
      76%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      D- Beaver Lake Schools

      Does Beaver Lake have good schools? The Beaver Lake graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      26%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Beaver Lake a good place to live? Beaver Lake 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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