Livability Score

63
/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 A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) C-
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Superior Coffee Roasting Co. Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cup of the Day
Coffee Shop
Cafe Express
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Scott Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Biggby Coffee
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
Galaxy Cinemas Sault Ste Marie
Cinema
GFL Memorial Gardens
Stadium
Agawa Canyon Tour Train
Attraction
Museum Ship Norgoma
Attraction
Rotary Welcome Arch
Attraction
Entomica
Zoo
Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Museum
Art Gallery of Algoma
Art Gallery
Administration Buiding / Visitor Centre
Museum
Heritage Discovery Centre
Museum
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Attraction
Chippewa County Historical Society
Museum
SS Valley Camp
Museum
Soo Locks Observation Platform
Attraction
Great Lakes Marine Hall of Fame
Attraction
U.S. Weather Bureau
Museum
Tower Of History
Attraction
Soo Locks Boat Tour
Attraction
River of History Museum
Museum
Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (12) A+
Laura Secord
Sweets
Ricardo's Big Slice Pizza & Gelato
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Woking Chopstix
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Freshly Squeezed
Fast Food
New York Fries
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Generous Juice
Fast Food
Captain's Pub & Grille
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
The Alpha
Bar
Savory Bar
Bar
The Satisified Frog
Bar
Maloney's Bar
Bar
Zim's Bar & Grill
Bar
Zak's Candy House
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
The Merch
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Wok Express
Fast Food
The Wicked Sister
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Fit4Less
Gym
Northern Life Yoga
Gym
John Rhodes Community Centre
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
George Leach Centre
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
SuperValu
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Metro
Grocery Store
Superiour Home Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Pino's
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Roberta Bondar Park
Park
Phil Esposito Park
Park
John Rowswell Park
Park
Clergue Park
Park
Elsie Savoie Sculpture Park
Park
Brady Park
Park
Sault Locks Park
Park
Water Street Historic Martime Park
Park
Alford Park
Park
Skate Park
Park
Queen Elizabeth Field
Park
Great Lakes Forestry Centre Arboretum
Park
Moloney Park
Park
Bellevue Park
Park
Aune-Osborn Park
Park
Malcolm Park
Park
Sault Seal Recreation Area
Park
Snowdon Park
Park
Arizona Park
Park
Drake Park
Park
Shops (55) A+
Tip Top Tailors
Clothing
Eclipse
Clothing
Telus
Electronics
Virgin Mobile
Electronics
La Senza
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Peoples Jewellers
Fashion
Boathouse
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Koodo
Electronics
Oscar & Dario Unisex Hairstyling & Barbering
Hairdresser
Fairweather
Clothing
Vivah
Fashion
Coles
Books
Hollywood Beauty Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Think Kitchen
Houseware
Dollarama
Discount Store
The Source
Electronics
CellRox
Electronics
Roots
Clothing
Northern Reflections
Clothing
Station Mall
Mall
Spencer's
Gift Shop
Alia N TanJay
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario (A)

2. Queen Street Business District (A)

3. Canal District (B+)

4. East End Neighborhood (B+)

5. Grand (B+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Dennis Street Terminal
Bus Station
Greyhound station
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.7% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Meadow Park (C+)

2. Queen Street Business District (F)

3. Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario (F)

4. East End Neighborhood (F)

5. Eastside (F)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario is 83/100 - which is 26% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Canal District (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Steelton (A+)

4. Buckley (A+)

5. Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario (A+)

crime F

Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario crime rates are 8,609 per 100k, which is 179% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
6,398 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,210 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Pointe des Chênes (A-)

2. Cedar Heights (B)

3. The P Patch (D)

4. Meadow Park (F)

5. Grandview Gardens (F)

employment F

The median income in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario is $35,534 - which is 59% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$35,534 F
Unemployment Rate
5.8% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Cedar Heights (A+)

2. Grandview Gardens (A-)

3. The P Patch (B)

4. Meadow Park (C+)

5. Broadview Gardens (C+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Sault Ste. Marie Police - Satellite Office
Police
Station Mall Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Station Mall Clinic
Doctor
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Sault Ste Mare Fire Station
Fire Station
Chippewa County Sheriff's Department
Police
Sault Ste Marie Police Department
Police
Chippewa Medical Associates
Clinic
Lakeview Internal Medicine
Clinic
War Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Group Health Centre
Doctor
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Saint Mary's Medical Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Ideal Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Edna M. Youngs Student Health Center
Clinic
Sault Police
Police
Rexall
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Apothecarium
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Cedar Heights (A-)

2. East End Neighborhood (A-)

3. Fort Creek (A-)

4. Steelton (A-)

5. Bayview (F)

housing A

Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Pointe des Chênes (A+)

2. Cedar Heights (A+)

3. The P Patch (A+)

4. Meadow Park (A+)

5. Grand (A+)

schools B

The Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario graduation rate is 78% - which is 7% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (1) F
ADSB JK-8 Virtual School
St. Basil Catholic School
St. Mary's College - Genesis
Holy Trinity Catholic Virtual Academy
Northern Heights Public School
École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault
Francis H Clergue Public School
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Boreal French Immersion Public School
Sault Ste Marie Adult Learning Centre
Sault Ste. Marie Night School
St Paul Catholic School
St.Paul Catholic School
Donald Doucet Youth Centre
Sault Ste Marie Summer School
River View Public School
Kiwedin Public School
Ben R McMullin NB Public School
Ben R McMullin Public School
École publique Écho-des-Rapides
Anna McCrea Public School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Tarentorus Public School
Holy Cross Catholic School
East View Public School
High Schools (5) A+
Non-Residential Attendance Centre
HSCDSB - Summer School
Holy Angels Con. Ed. and Night School
Holy Angels Learning Centre
ADSB 9-12 Virtual School
St. Mary's College - Genesis
École secondaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault
Donald Doucet Youth Centre
Sault Ste Marie Summer School
Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School
Algoma Education Connection Secondary School
St Mary's College Separate School
St Mary's College-Phoenix Program
Korah Collegiate and Vocational School
Korah NH
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Eastside (A+)

2. Grand (A)

3. Cedar Heights (A)

4. Queen Street Business District (B+)

5. Broadview Gardens (B+)

ratings D-

Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario has an overall rating of 51% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes D-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Cedar Heights (A+)

2. Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario (D-)

3. Buckley (F)

4. Brookfield (A+)

5. East End Neighborhood (A+)

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Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario Area Facts

  • Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario crime rates are 42% higher than the Sault Ste. Marie average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario is 4% lower than the Sault Ste. Marie average

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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Roberta Bondar Park
      Phil Esposito Park
      John Rowswell Park
      Clergue Park
      Elsie Savoie Sculpture Park
      Brady Park
      Sault Locks Park
      Water Street Historic Martime Park

      Entertainment

      Galaxy Cinemas Sault Ste Marie
      GFL Memorial Gardens
      Agawa Canyon Tour Train
      Museum Ship Norgoma
      Rotary Welcome Arch
      Entomica
      Sault Ste. Marie Museum
      Art Gallery of Algoma

      Food & Drink

      Laura Secord
      Ricardo's Big Slice Pizza & Gelato
      Subway
      Woking Chopstix
      Taco Bell
      LCBO
      McDonald's
      Freshly Squeezed

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario? Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario.
      Drive to Work
      18%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario? The cost of living in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario is 83/100 - which is 26% lower than Ontario.
      Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Sault Ste. Marie
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario? Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario crime rates are 8,609, which are 179% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      8,609 per 100k people

      104% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      104% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario? The median income in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario is $35,534 which is 59% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $35,53457% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      40%37% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Sault Area Hospital

      Pharmacies

      I.D.A.
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Station Mall Drug Mart
      I.D.A.
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Pharmasave
      Pharmasave
      The Medicine Shoppe

      Doctors

      Group Health Centre
      Station Mall Clinic

      A Housing

      What are Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario home prices? Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario 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
      24%

      65% lower than the CDN average

      B Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario Schools

      Does Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario have good schools? The Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario graduation rate is 78% - which is 7% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      14%

      45% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario a good place to live? Downtown Sault Ste. Marie-Ontario has an overall rating of 51% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      1 total surveys

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