Livability Score

50
/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
Lands End Café
Coffee Shop
Alexander's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Serious Coffee
Coffee Shop
3rd Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Red Brick Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beacon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Star Cinema
Cinema
F-86 Sabre
Attraction
M4A2(76)W Tank
Attraction
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
Aquarium
Food and Drink (0) F
Dickens Liquor Shoppe
Alcohol
Charles Dickens' Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Scotty's Dog Shack
Fast Food
The Ultimate Water Store
Beverages
Rogers' Chocolates
Sweets
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Janet's Special Teas
Beverages
Fitness (0) F
Shoal Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Mary Winspear Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Deep Cove Market
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods Sidney
Grocery Store
Sidney Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Sidney Bakery
Bakery
Parks (0) F
Queen Mary Bay Park
Park
Pachena Park
Park
Eugene Bailin Memorial Trail Park
Park
Eugene Bailin Memorial Trail Park
Park
Green Park
Park
Sumac Park
Park
Green Park
Park
Horth Hill Regional Park
Park
Readings Park
Park
Bluebell Park
Park
Sycamore Park
Park
Highview Park North
Park
Prentice Pond Park
Park
Highview Park South
Park
Quatsino Park
Park
Tsehum Harbour Park
Park
H.M.S. Plumper Park
Park
Tsehum Lagoon Park
Park
Nymph Point Park
Park
Woodcreek Park
Park
Kanishay Park
Park
Lillian Hoffar Park
Park
Blue Heron Park
Park
Resthaven Linear Park
Park
Resthaven Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Resthaven Store
Convenience Store
CO-OP
Convenience Store
Canadian Tire
Home Improvement
Queen's Grocery
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Mariner Village Mall
Mall
Janza Studio
Hairdresser
Island Haircutting
Hairdresser
Telus
Electronics
Thrifty Foods Flowers & More
Florist
Garden Court
Mall
Sidney Buy & Sell Furnishings
Furniture
W&J Wilson
Clothing
Beacon Books
Books
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
2nd Street Studio
Hairdresser
WREN Apparel
Clothing
The Military & History Bookshop
Books
The Island Shoe Place
Shoes
Fawcett Shoe Repairs
Shoes
La Boutique
Clothing
Pitt & Hobbs
Gift Shop
Smashin Fashin
Clothing
Treasure Island Collectibles
Furniture
Christine Laurent Jewellers
Fashion
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Mayne Island (F)

2. Pender Island (F)

3. Piers Island (F)

4. Galiano Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Piers Island.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Lands End at Junco
Bus Stop
Lands End at Hedgerow
Bus Stop
Lands End at Elderberry
Bus Stop
Lands End at Howcrest
Bus Stop
Swartz Bay Passenger Loop
Bus Stop
Lands End at Greenpark
Bus Stop
Swartz Bay Passenger Loop
Bus Stop
Charter
Bus Stop
Charter
Bus Stop
Charter
Bus Stop
Charter
Bus Stop
Lands End 1350 block
Bus Stop
Lands End at Woodpecker
Bus Stop
Lands End at Swartz Bay Passenger
Bus Stop
Lands End Rd Onramp
Bus Stop
Lands End at Seabreeze
Bus Stop
Lands End at Cloake Hill
Bus Stop
Lands End at West Saanich
Bus Stop
Hwy 17 s/b ramp at Wain Rd
Bus Stop
West Saanich at Readings
Bus Stop
Hwy 17 n/b ramp at McDonald Park Rd
Bus Stop
West Saanich at Brickley
Bus Stop
McDonald Park Rd at Marina
Bus Stop
McDonald Park Rd at McMicken
Bus Stop
West Saanich at Tatlow
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Piers Island (F)

2. Mayne Island (F)

3. Pender Island (F)

4. Galiano Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Piers Island is 101/100 - which is 18% 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. Mayne Island (D)

2. Pender Island (F)

3. Galiano Island (F)

4. Piers Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

crime B+

Piers Island crime rates are 3,044 per 100k, which is 50% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
2,480 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
565 crimes per 100k A
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Piers Island (B+)

2. Saturna Island (B)

3. Galiano Island (C+)

4. Pender Island (C+)

5. Mayne Island (C)

employment A+

The median income in Piers Island is $107,500 - which is 25% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$107,500 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Piers Island (A+)

2. Galiano Island (B-)

3. Mayne Island (B-)

4. Pender Island (C+)

5. Saturna Island (C)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Piers Island Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
North Saanich Volunteer Fire Department - Hall No. 1
Fire Station
Sidney / North Saanich RCMP
Police
Fine Dentistry
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Mark A Galloway
Doctor
5th Street Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Mayne Island (A-)

2. Galiano Island (F)

3. Pender Island (F)

4. Piers Island (F)

5. Saturna Island (F)

housing A+

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

1. Piers Island (A+)

2. Saturna Island (A)

3. Mayne Island (B+)

4. Galiano Island (B-)

5. Pender Island (C+)

schools C

The Piers Island graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Deep Cove Elementary
North Saanich Middle School
Sidney Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Parkland Secondary
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Saturna Island (B+)

2. Pender Island (B+)

3. Piers Island (C)

4. Galiano Island (D+)

5. Mayne Island (D+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Mayne Island (A-)

2. Pender Island (B)

3. Galiano Island (F)

4. Saturna Island (A+)

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Piers Island Area Facts

  • Piers Island has a Livability Score of 50/100, which is considered poor
  • Piers Island crime rates are 29% lower than the Southern Gulf Islands average
  • Cost of living in Piers Island is 1% higher than the Southern Gulf Islands average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Queen Mary Bay Park
      Pachena Park
      Eugene Bailin Memorial Trail Park
      Eugene Bailin Memorial Trail Park
      Green Park
      Sumac Park
      Green Park
      Horth Hill Regional Park

      Entertainment

      Star Cinema
      F-86 Sabre
      M4A2(76)W Tank
      Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre

      Food & Drink

      Dickens Liquor Shoppe
      Charles Dickens' Pub
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Scotty's Dog Shack
      The Ultimate Water Store
      Rogers' Chocolates
      BC Liquor Store

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Piers Island? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Piers Island.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      3% lower 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 Piers Island? The cost of living in Piers Island is 101/100 - which is 18% lower than British Columbia.
      Piers Island
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Southern Gulf Islands
      100

      same as average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Piers Island? Piers Island crime rates are 3,044, which are 50% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      3,044 per 100k people

      28% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      28% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Piers Island? The median income in Piers Island is $107,500 which is 25% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $107,50030% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      48%26% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      61% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Galiano Health Clinic

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Mayne Island Health Centre

      A+ Housing

      What are Piers Island home prices? Piers Island 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
      81%

      20% higher than the CDN average

      C Piers Island Schools

      Does Piers Island have good schools? The Piers Island graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      34%

      35% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Piers Island a good place to live? Piers Island has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
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      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
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      0 total surveys

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