Livability Score

80
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (38) F
Entertainment (21) F
Food and Drink (115) D-
Fitness (23) F
Groceries (39) A+
Parks (403) A+
Shops (343) A+
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Sherbrooke.
Public Transit Stops (269)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.4%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sherbrooke is 73/100 - which is 11% lower than Quebec.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B

Sherbrooke crime rates are 2,433 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Quebec
Property Crime
1,608 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
825 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment C-

The median income in Sherbrooke is $62,053 - which is 14% lower than Quebec.
Med. Household Income
$62,053
F
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
A+
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (61)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A-
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A

Sherbrooke home prices are $451,686 - which is 8% lower than Quebec
Home Price
$451,686
F
Home Appreciation Rate
50%
C-
Home Affordability
7.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D-

The Sherbrooke graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than Quebec
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C-
Elementary Schools (39) F
High Schools (16) F
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      Sherbrooke, QC

      A large city in southern Quebec, Sherbrooke is the province’s sixth largest city. The city sits at the confluence of the St. Francis and Magog Rivers, making it exceptionally beautiful. Plus, it is surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers, which just adds to its picturesque setting. This, in addition to its strong economic, cultural and education centres, as well as its numerous parks, makes it a top choice for many renters. Not to mention its history, museums and fabulous recreational activities. Sherbrooke is a charming place to live, with lots of perks.

      There are six different boroughs within Sherbrooke, with Mont-Bellevue being one of the trendiest areas in terms of living and hanging out. This is where the city’s downtown is located, as is Université de Sherbrooke. It is also home to Mont Bellevue Park, which is the largest park in the city. Most Sherbrooke residents will list this as one of the top places to go in the city as a result of its fantastic winter recreational activities. In the summer, you can head to Parc Jacques-Cartier, which is not far from the city’s largest shopping mall; Carrefour de l'Estrie.

      One of the most affluent boroughs in the city is Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, which happens to be where most of the English-speaking communities can be found. Sherbrooke is a predominately French speaking city, with over 90 percent of its residents using it as their mother tongue. In terms of schools, there are a few English-language schools, though most teach in French. As well, Université de Sherbrooke is a French-language institution, while Bishop's University teaches primarily in English. The university is located in Lennoxville, which has a mixture of Anglophone and Francophone residents.

      Getting around Sherbrooke is pretty easy, as it features a great network of buses that travel to all areas of the city. This makes it easy for students to get to class or other residents to get to work. Plus, it means getting to places listed in a Sherbrooke city guide, like the Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts, Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum, Marché de la Gare and Granada Theatre, a simple task. As well, on weekends, if you don’t have your own car, you can easily visit any of the parks to go skiing, cycling, paddle boarding or hiking, or to play a game of tennis, football, rugby or baseball.

      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sherbrooke? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Parc Jean-Bosco
      Bel-Air
      Bel-Air
      Parc de Saint-Charles-Garnier
      Parc Albany-Charest
      Parc Antonio-Barrette
      Parc André-Viger
      Boisé de la Sauvagine

      Entertainment

      Cinéma Galaxy Sherbrooke
      Stade RBC
      Bar du Chat Noir
      Pavillon Armand-Nadeau
      Salle Maurice-O'Bready
      Université de Sherbrooke
      Vieux clocher de l'Université de Sherbrooke
      Musée de la nature et des sciences

      Food & Drink

      SAQ
      Subway
      SAQ Dépôt
      Laura Secord
      McDonald's
      Dairy Queen
      La Belle Province
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sherbrooke? Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Sherbrooke.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke - Hôtel-Dieu
      Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke - Fleurimont
      Maison de naissances de l'Estrie

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaprix
      Pharmacie Uniprix
      Familiprix
      Jean Coutu
      Jean Coutu
      Pharmaprix
      Pharmacie Brunet Plus
      Pharmacie Sonia Boutin

      Doctors

      Cigonia
      Dr Pierre Blondeau Ophtalmologiste