Livability Score

61
/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
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Java Moose
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cineplex Cinemas Saint John
Cinema
Frank & Ella Hatheway Labour Exhibit
Museum
Phoenix Dinner Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) D-
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jake's Sports Bra
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Taste of Mediterranean
Fast Food
Deluxe Fish & Chips
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Mother Nature's
Fast Food
Siler Wok
Fast Food
Greco Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Capt. Submarine
Fast Food
Pizzano's Pizza & Donair
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Alcool NB Liquor
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Goodlife
Gym
Simply for Life
Gym
Glenn Carpenter Centre
Community Centre
Latimore Lake Community Centre
Community Centre
Afterburn Performance
Gym
Joshua Group
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
M&M Meat Shops
Butcher
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Played Out Fun Centre
Playground
Little Reservoir Park
Park
Champlain Heights North Park
Playground
Simonds Lions Bicentennial Park
Park
Champlain Heights South Park
Park
Ross Memorial Park
Park
Rockwood Park
Park
Kiwanis Play Park
Playground
Mabel Peters Playground
Playground
Midwood Avenue Playground
Playground
Botanical Gardens
Park
Harriet Irving Park
Park
Celebration Street Park
Playground
Chown Field
Park
East Riverside-Kinghurst Park
Park
Pte David Greensdale Peace Park
Park
Shops (6) C+
Little John's Variety
Convenience Store
Plexus Connectivity Solutions
Electronics
Hummingbird MediSpa
Beauty
Second Spin
Electronics
Vogue Optical
Optician
Capitol Cad Supplies Ltd.
Home Improvement
Slickter Hair Guy
Hairdresser
Marksworth Warehouse
Clothing
Pennington 14+
Clothing
Hakim Optical
Optician
Pet Valu
Pets
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Discount Store
H&M
Clothing
Aaron's
Department Store
Boathouse
Clothing
Reitmans
Clothing
Toys R Us
Toys
Virgin Mobile
Electronics
Cell Rox Acedragon
Electronics
Parkway Mall
Mall
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Rogers
Electronics
Telus
Electronics
Bell Aliant
Electronics
Koodo
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Portland (A+)

2. Rifle Range Townhouses (A+)

3. Morland Park (A+)

4. Old North End (A-)

5. Carleton (A-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Forest Hills.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations A+
Roxbury Drive & Reading Crescent
Bus Stop
Roxbury Drive
Bus Stop
30 David Street
Bus Stop
Willie Avenue & Riley Drive
Bus Stop
Willie Avenue & Summit Drive
Bus Stop
Bing Avenue & David Street
Bus Stop
Willie Avenue & Lakeview Drive
Bus Stop
McAllister Drive & Hubert Street
Bus Stop
255 Lakeview Drive
Bus Stop
McNamara Drive & Dianne Street
Bus Stop
Westmorland Road & Hubert Street
Bus Stop
Westmorland Road & Hubert Street
Bus Stop
Irving - Loch Lomond Road
Bus Stop
1395 Loch Lomond Road
Bus Stop
1210 Loch Lomond Road
Bus Stop
Loch Lomond Road & Bon Accord Drive
Bus Stop
Loch Lomond Road & Eugene's Way
Bus Stop
across from 1433 Loch Lomond Road
Bus Stop
across from 1506 Loch Lomond Road
Bus Stop
Loch Lomond Road West of Hikey Road
Bus Stop
Loch Lomond Road West of Hikey Road
Bus Stop
Lakeview Drive & Charles Street East
Bus Stop
Walmart - Westmorland Road
Bus Stop
McAllister Drive & Highmeadow Drive
Bus Stop
McAllister Drive & Highmeadow Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Central Business District (A+)

2. Pokiok (A+)

3. Bayshore (A+)

4. Portland Place (A+)

5. Champlain Heights (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Forest Hills is 83/100 - which is 3% lower than New Brunswick.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Morland Park (A+)

2. Eastmount (A+)

3. Tartan Street Condominiums (A+)

4. Pokiok (A+)

5. Glen Falls (A+)

crime C-

Forest Hills crime rates are 3,687 per 100k, which is 26% lower than New Brunswick
Property Crime
2,567 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
1,121 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Conifer Crescent Trailer Park (A+)

2. Mount Pleasant (A+)

3. Island View Heights (A)

4. Greenwood (A-)

5. South Bay (A-)

employment C-

The median income in Forest Hills is $73,011 - which is 4% higher than New Brunswick.
Med. Household Income
$73,011 D-
Unemployment Rate
5.0% C
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Mount Pleasant (A+)

2. Island View Heights (A+)

3. Greenwood (A+)

4. Lakewood (A+)

5. Morna Heights (A+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Lawton's Drugs
Pharmacy
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dr. S. Naguras
Doctor
Dr. Fecteau
Doctor
Brittain Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Bayside Dental
Dentist
East Physiotherapy Clinic
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Crown Street Medical
Doctor
Ambulance New Brunswick
Ambulance Station
Guardian Drugs
Pharmacy
Saint Joseph's Hospital
Hospital
Sexual Health Centre
Doctor
Community Health Centre
Doctor
Waterloo Clinic
Doctor
Phoenix Pharmacy
Pharmacy
S. R Brymiak
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Carleton (A+)

2. Fairville (A+)

3. Greendale (A+)

4. Pokiok (A+)

5. Fundy Heights (A-)

housing A-

Forest Hills home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than New Brunswick
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A D
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Conifer Crescent Trailer Park (A)

2. Mount Pleasant (A)

3. Millidgeville (A)

4. Quinton Heights (A-)

5. Island View Heights (A-)

schools F

The Forest Hills graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% higher than New Brunswick
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Forest Hills School
Lakewood Heights School
Glen Falls School
Champlain Heights School
Bayview School
Kennebecasis Park Elementary School
Bayside Middle School
Prince Charles School
Hazen-White-St. Francis School
High Schools (0) F
Simonds High School
Compass Education Support Program
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Trinity Royal Heritage District (A+)

2. Central Business District (A)

3. Uptown (A)

4. Conifer Crescent Trailer Park (B-)

5. South End (B-)

ratings A+

Forest Hills has an overall rating of 92% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Acamac (A+)

2. Quinton Heights (A+)

3. Forest Hills (A+)

4. Martinon (A+)

5. Glen Falls (A+)

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Forest Hills Area Facts

  • Forest Hills has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Forest Hills crime rates are 4% lower than the Saint John average
  • Cost of living in Forest Hills is 1% lower than the Saint John average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Played Out Fun Centre
      Little Reservoir Park
      Champlain Heights North Park
      Simonds Lions Bicentennial Park
      Champlain Heights South Park
      Ross Memorial Park
      Rockwood Park
      Kiwanis Play Park

      Entertainment

      Cineplex Cinemas Saint John
      Frank & Ella Hatheway Labour Exhibit
      Phoenix Dinner Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Little Caesars
      Jake's Sports Bra
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Harvey's
      Papa John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Hills? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Forest Hills.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest Hills? The cost of living in Forest Hills is 83/100 - which is 3% lower than New Brunswick.
      Forest Hills
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Saint John
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest Hills? Forest Hills crime rates are 3,687, which are 26% lower than New Brunswick
      Total Crime
      3,687 per 100k people

      13% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      13% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Forest Hills? The median income in Forest Hills is $73,011 which is 4% higher than New Brunswick.
      Median household income
      $73,01111% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      70%10% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      22% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Centracare
      Saint Joseph's Hospital
      Saint John Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Lawton's Drugs
      Phoenix Pharmacy
      Lawton's Drugs
      Guardian Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Dr. M. Dakota
      CBI Health
      Crown Street Medical
      East Physiotherapy Clinic
      Dr. Fecteau
      Sexual Health Centre
      Community Health Centre
      Dr. Mary Jarratt

      A- Housing

      What are Forest Hills home prices? Forest Hills home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than New Brunswick
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      F Forest Hills Schools

      Does Forest Hills have good schools? The Forest Hills graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% higher than New Brunswick
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      16%

      38% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Forest Hills a good place to live? Forest Hills has an overall rating of 92% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      2 total surveys

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