Livability Score

78
/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 (8) A+
Coffee & Company
Coffee Shop
Jumping Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Water St.Variety
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Fat Nanny's
Coffee Shop
Hungry Heart
Coffee Shop
Fixed Coffee and Baking
Coffee Shop
Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf
Coffee Shop
Chatters Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Matters
Coffee Shop
Classic Cafe East
Coffee Shop
Battery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Newfoundland Chocolate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jumping Bean
Coffee Shop
Jumping Bean
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Breen's Deli
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
The Leyton Gallery
Art Gallery
Eastern Edge
Art Gallery
St. Michael’s Printshop
Art Gallery
St. Michael’s Printshop
Art Gallery
The Rooms
Museum
LSPU Hall
Theatre Arts
Trans-Canada Highway Zero Km
Attraction
Compass Rose
Attraction
Rock House
Nightclub
Mile One Centre
Stadium
Red Ochre Gallery
Art Gallery
Apothecary Hall
Museum
Apothecary Hall
Museum
James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
Museum
Commissariat House
Attraction
Trans-Canada Trail Mile Zero Km
Attraction
Railway Coastal Museum
Attraction
CN Rail 906
Attraction
Feildian Gardens
Stadium
Signal Hill Park Interpretation Centre
Museum
Arts and Culture Centre
Theatre Arts
Cabot Tower
Museum
St. Pat's Bowling Lanes & Lounge
Bowling Alley
Plaza Bowl
Bowling Alley
Twin Rinks
Stadium
Food and Drink (36) A+
Duke of Duckworth
Bar
Candy Bouquet
Sweets
Ziggy Peelgoods French Fries
Fast Food
Elixir Bar & Lounge
Bar
Erin's Pub
Bar
Trapper John's Museum & Pub
Bar
The Black Sheep
Bar
The Republic
Bar
Yellowbelly Brewery
Bar
Rockhouse Bar
Bar
Lottie's Place
Bar
Smoke's Poutine
Fast Food
Bridie Molloy’s
Bar
Ship Pub
Bar
Rob Roy Pub
Bar
Turkey Joe's
Bar
Sal's Pizza
Fast Food
Green Sleeves Pub & Restaurant
Bar
O'Reilly's
Bar
NLC
Alcohol
Allure
Bar
Christian's
Bar
Adelaide Oyster House
Bar
BeaverTails
Fast Food
Sundance bar and grill
Bar
Fitness (1) A+
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
St. John's Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
REPS Fitness
Gym
Crossfit 709
Gym
Aquarena Fitness Centre
Gym
Froude Avenue Community Centre
Community Centre
Mews Centre
Community Centre
St. John's Military Family Resource Centre
Community Centre
St. Theresa's Hall
Community Centre
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Goodlife Fitness (for Women)
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
McMorran Community Centre
Community Centre
Paul Reynolds Community Center
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Airport Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
EmpowHER Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Kenmount Terrace Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) A+
Rocket Bakery
Bakery
So Kee Grocery
Grocery Store
Halliday's Meat Market
Butcher
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Georgetown Bakery
Bakery
caines grocery
Grocery Store
Colemans
Grocery Store
Belbin's Grocery
Grocery Store
Seafood Shop
Grocery Store
Dominion
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
For Sale
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Manna Bakery
Bakery
Dominion
Grocery Store
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Coleman's
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Dominion
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Healthy Choices
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
Constabulary Court
Park
Prince Edward Terrace
Park
Martin's Meadow Park
Park
War Memorial
Park
Harbourside Park
Park
Davey's Field
Park
Century Park
Park
Bannerman Park
Park
Government House Grounds
Park
Elk's Club Park
Park
Terry Fox Mile 0 Site
Park
Lion's Park Kid's Playground
Playground
Cavell Ave Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Johnson GEO-VISTA PARK
Park
Kelly's Brook Park
Park
Larch Park
Park
Churchill Park Playground
Park
Seesaw
Playground
Slide
Playground
Swings
Playground
Tunis Court Park
Park
Toulinguet Close
Park
Skate Park/Memorial Park
Park
Brother Eagan Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
Johnny Ruth
Clothing
Canary Cycles
Bicycle
Pro-Vision Optical
Optician
Circle K
Convenience Store
Downtown Comics
Books
Accent Newfoundland
Discount Store
Icons
Hairdresser
Whink
Discount Store
Outcast Gaming
Toys
Flower Child
Toys
Bisma's Boutique
Clothing
Cost U Less
Electronics
Caines Grocery
Convenience Store
Hempware
Clothing
Osmonds Furniture
Furniture
Osmonds Furniture
Furniture
Diocesan Ressource Centre
Books
Running Room
Clothing
The Strawberry Tree
Clothing
Lundrigan's
Hairdresser
Magic Bean
Toys
Diamond Design
Fashion
Hair Factory
Hairdresser
The Hairitage
Hairdresser
Marie's MiniMart / North Atlantic
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Little Canada (A+)

2. Mount Cashel (A+)

3. Old Pennywell Road (A+)

4. Cumberland (A+)

5. Stavanger Drive (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations A+
Water Street at Atlantic Place
Bus Stop
Water Street at McBride's Hill
Bus Stop
Water Street at Courthouse
Bus Stop
Water Street at Courthouse
Bus Stop
Water Street at Bowring Building
Bus Stop
Harvey Road - Across from the Kirk
Bus Stop
Water Street at Beck's Cove
Bus Stop
Water Street at Fortis Buiilding
Bus Stop
Water Street at Fortis Buiilding
Bus Stop
Military Road at Basilica
Bus Stop
Top of Longs Hill
Bus Stop
Water Street at Adelaide Street
Bus Stop
Military Road at Basilica
Bus Stop
Freshwater Road at Parade Street
Bus Stop
Water Street at War Memorial
Bus Stop
Water Street at Convention Centre
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road - #54
Bus Stop
Water Street at Convention Centre
Bus Stop
Military Road #113
Bus Stop
Water Street at Sir Humphrey Gilbert Building
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road - #63
Bus Stop
Military Road at Bannerman Park
Bus Stop
LeMarchant Road - #94
Bus Stop
Duckworth Street at Mariott Hotel
Bus Stop
Military Road at Government House
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Bells Turn (A+)

2. George's Pond (A+)

3. The Circle (A+)

4. Hoylestown (A+)

5. Rabbittown (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Downtown is 81/100 - which is 4% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
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. Annjennete Park (A+)

2. Ropewalk Lane (A+)

3. The Blocks (A+)

4. Rabbittown (A+)

5. Crosbie (A+)

crime F

Downtown crime rates are 5,071 per 100k, which is 4% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
Property Crime
3,639 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
1,432 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bannerman (A+)

2. Clovelly Trails (A+)

3. Government House (A+)

4. King William Estates (A+)

5. Southlands (A+)

employment F

The median income in Downtown is $49,509 - which is 33% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
Med. Household Income
$49,509 F
Unemployment Rate
11.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Stavanger Drive (A+)

2. East Meadows (A+)

3. Clovelly Trails (A+)

4. Robinhood Bay (A+)

5. Brookfield (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fort Townshend RNC
Police
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Saint Clare's Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Drugstore Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Miller Centre
Hospital
Dental Clinic
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Elizabeth PharmaChoice
Hospital
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
Freshwater Dentistry
Dentist
The Denture Center
Dentist
Health Sciences Centre
Hospital
Health Sciences Centre
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Agnes Pratt Nursing home
Nursing Home
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
RCMP
Police
Long Term Health Facility
Hospital
St. Luke's Home
Nursing Home
Newfoundland Drive Medical Centre
Clinic
Coverdale Clinics St. John's
Clinic
Hillcrest Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Central Rehab Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Cornwall Heights (A+)

2. Hoylestown (A+)

3. Mundy Pond (A+)

4. O'Leary's (A+)

5. Old Pennywell Road (A+)

housing B

Downtown home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Government House (A+)

2. King William Estates (A)

3. Bannerman (A)

4. Fort William (A-)

5. Stavanger Drive (A-)

schools B+

The Downtown graduation rate is 88% - which is 13% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (1) F
Bishop Feild Elementary
Bishop Abraham Elementary
Rennie's River Elementary School
St. Andrew's Elementary
St. Teresa's School/Ecole Ste-Therese
Vanier Elementary
Mary Queen of Peace Elementary
St. Mary's Elementary
Ecole des Grands-Vents
Macdonald Drive Elementary
Larkhall Academy
Leary's Brook Junior High
East Point Elementary
Hazelwood Elementary
Octagon Pond Elementary
St. Matthew's Elementary
Roncalli Elementary
Cowan Heights Elementary
High Schools (0) A
Holy Heart of Mary Regional High
Brother Rice Junior High
Ecole Rocher-du-Nord
Horizon Academy
Gonzaga Regional High
Prince of Wales Collegiate
Macdonald Drive Junior High
Leary's Brook Junior High
St. Paul's Junior High
Beaconsfield Junior High
Waterford Valley High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Baird (A+)

2. Little Canada (A+)

3. Ecclesiastical District (A+)

4. Waterford Valley (A+)

5. Sheffield Estates (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Airport Heights (A+)

2. Shea Heights (A+)

3. Fairview Acres (A+)

4. Rabbittown (A+)

5. Hoylestown (A+)

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Downtown Area Facts

  • Downtown has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown crime rates are 30% higher than the St. John's average
  • Cost of living in Downtown is 3% lower than the St. John's average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Constabulary Court
      Prince Edward Terrace
      Martin's Meadow Park
      War Memorial
      Harbourside Park
      Davey's Field
      Century Park
      Bannerman Park

      Entertainment

      The Leyton Gallery
      Eastern Edge
      St. Michael’s Printshop
      St. Michael’s Printshop
      The Rooms
      LSPU Hall
      Trans-Canada Highway Zero Km
      Compass Rose

      Food & Drink

      Duke of Duckworth
      Candy Bouquet
      Ziggy Peelgoods French Fries
      Elixir Bar & Lounge
      Erin's Pub
      Trapper John's Museum & Pub
      The Black Sheep
      The Republic

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      30%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      18%

      16% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 81/100 - which is 4% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
      Downtown
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      St. John's
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 5,071, which are 4% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
      Total Crime
      5,071 per 100k people

      20% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      20% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $49,509 which is 33% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
      Median household income
      $49,50940% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      74%16% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      12%

      83% higher than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Elizabeth PharmaChoice
      Health Sciences Centre
      Long Term Health Facility
      Health Sciences Centre
      Saint Clare's Mercy Hospital
      Miller Centre

      Pharmacies

      Brookfield Pharma Choice
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Lawton's Drugs
      Lawtons Drugs Wedgewood
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Lawtons Drugs
      Drugstore Pharmacy
      Metro Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Topsail Road Medical Clinic
      Medical West Clinic
      Active Health Chiropractic
      Central Rehab Clinic
      Gerald Murray
      Plaza Medical Group

      B Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      42% lower than the CDN average

      B+ Downtown Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 88% - which is 13% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      43%

      71% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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