Livability Score

56
/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
Keating Coffee
Coffee Shop
Adriennes Tea Garden
Coffee Shop
Prospect Lake Market
Coffee Shop
Brentwood Bay Village Empourium Café & Gift Shop
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Artisan Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hard Drive Cafe
Coffee Shop
Annabelle’s Café
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Centre of the Universe
Museum
14 steps
Attraction
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Attraction
Heritage Acres
Museum
The Butchart Gardens
Attraction
Central Saanich Fire Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Subway
Fast Food
Liquor Express
Alcohol
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Carnivore Meats & More
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Villages Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sweet Delights
Sweets
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Gelateria Benvenuto
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Urban Diner
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Prospect Lake Community Hall
Community Centre
Brentwood Bay Community Hall
Community Centre
Agricultural Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Dan's Farm and Country Market
Grocery Store
Co-op
Grocery Store
BJ's Bakery
Bakery
Redbarn Market
Grocery Store
Red Barn Market
Grocery Store
Silver Rill Farm
Grocery Store
Fairway Market Brentwood
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Country Grocer
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Thrifty Foods Central Saanich
Grocery Store
Parks (2) C-
Bear Hill Regional Park
Park
Tanner Park
Park
Rodolph Park
Park
English Meadow Park
Park
Fowler Park
Park
Lochside Park
Park
Sayward Hill Park
Park
Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
Park
Tuscan Park
Park
Caldecote Park
Park
Adam Kerr Park
Park
Sandhill Park
Park
Sayward Hill Park
Park
Beckton Park
Park
Mattick's Wood Park
Park
Parker Park
Park
Doumac Park
Park
Underwood Park
Park
Prospect Lake Park
Park
Catalina Park
Park
Cooperidge Park
Park
Michell Park
Park
Agate Park
Park
Claremont-Goddard Park
Park
McMorran Park
Park
Shops (1) F
CO-OP
Convenience Store
Keating Centre
Mall
Buddies Natural Pet Food
Pets
Brentwood Cycle
Bicycle
Prospect Lake Market
Convenience Store
CO-OP Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Rascals Pet Market
Pets
Everything Old
Furniture
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Discount Store
BCAA
Convenience Store
Modest Living
Clothing
Felice Salon & Spa
Beauty
Benvenuto Seed & Gift Store
Gift Shop
Suzanne's & Jenny's
Clothing
Timeless Toys
Toys
Mark's Work Wearhouse
Clothing
Pets West
Pets
ArtSee Eyewear
Optician
True Boutique
Clothing
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Running Room Ltd.
Clothing
Bosley's
Pets
Salon Amici
Beauty
Pioneer Village Shopping Centre
Mall
Verdier Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Elk Lake.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
A
Highway 17 at Sayward
Bus Stop
Highway 17 at Sayward
Bus Stop
Tanner at Rodolph
Bus Stop
Tanner at Rodolph
Bus Stop
Tanner at Conconi
Bus Stop
Tanner at Conconi
Bus Stop
Tanner at Marie Meadows
Bus Stop
Tanner at Marie Meadows
Bus Stop
Sayward at Fowler
Bus Stop
Central Saanich Rd at Tanner
Bus Stop
Central Saanich Rd at Tanner
Bus Stop
Fowler at Sayward
Bus Stop
Central Saanich Rd at Styan
Bus Stop
Cordova Bay at Alderley
Bus Stop
Central Saanich Rd at Styan
Bus Stop
Fowler at Menawood
Bus Stop
Cordova Bay at Hill Rise
Bus Stop
Fowler at Cordova Bay
Bus Stop
Central Saanich Rd at Handy
Bus Stop
Cordova Bay at Fowler
Bus Stop
Central Saanich Rd at Keating Cross Rd
Bus Stop
West Saanich 5780 block
Bus Stop
Central Saanich Rd at Keating Cross Rd
Bus Stop
West Saanich 5750 block
Bus Stop
Keating Cross Rd at Mirah
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.2%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Elk Lake is 125/100 - which is 1% higher than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime A+

Elk Lake crime rates are 1,216 per 100k, which is 80% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
990 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
225 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Elk Lake is $145,854 - which is 69% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$145,854
A+
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 1
Fire Station
Saanich Fire Station No. 2
Fire Station
Station 121
Ambulance Station
Highlands Volunteer Fire Department - East Hall
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Peninsula Health Unit
Clinic
Joe's Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 2
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Central Saanich Police Service
Police
Babin Dentistry
Dentist
Saanich Peninsula Hospital
Hospital
Station 105
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A+

Elk 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
C+
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schools D+

The Elk Lake graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Lakeview Christian School
Keating Elementary
Cordova Bay Elementary
Prospect Lake Elementary
Bayside Middle School
Brentwood Elementary
South Island Distance Education
Royal Oak Middle School
Lochside Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Lakeview Christian School
Claremont Secondary
Stelly's Secondary
South Island Distance Education
Continuing Ed SD 63
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Bear Hill Regional Park
      Tanner Park
      Rodolph Park
      English Meadow Park
      Fowler Park
      Lochside Park
      Sayward Hill Park
      Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

      Entertainment

      Centre of the Universe
      14 steps
      Victoria Butterfly Gardens
      Heritage Acres
      The Butchart Gardens
      Central Saanich Fire Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Liquor Express
      BC Liquor Store
      Carnivore Meats & More
      Subway
      Pizza Hut
      Villages Pizza
      Subway

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Elk Lake? Of all people who commute, 4.2% take public transportation in Elk Lake.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Elk 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