Livability Score

57
/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 (0) C-
Newfoundland Chocolate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Battery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Classic Cafe East
Coffee Shop
Chatters Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fixed Coffee and Baking
Coffee Shop
Coffee Matters
Coffee Shop
Fat Nanny's
Coffee Shop
Water St.Variety
Coffee Shop
Coffee & Company
Coffee Shop
Hungry Heart
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Jumping Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf
Coffee Shop
Jumping Bean
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Breen's Deli
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Jumping Bean
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Signal Hill Park Interpretation Centre
Museum
Cabot Tower
Museum
Red Ochre Gallery
Art Gallery
St. Michael’s Printshop
Art Gallery
St. Michael’s Printshop
Art Gallery
Eastern Edge
Art Gallery
The Leyton Gallery
Art Gallery
LSPU Hall
Theatre Arts
Commissariat House
Attraction
The Rooms
Museum
Trans-Canada Highway Zero Km
Attraction
Rock House
Nightclub
Compass Rose
Attraction
Quidi Vidi Battery
Museum
Mile One Centre
Stadium
James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
Museum
Apothecary Hall
Museum
Apothecary Hall
Museum
Railway Coastal Museum
Attraction
Trans-Canada Trail Mile Zero Km
Attraction
CN Rail 906
Attraction
Feildian Gardens
Stadium
Arts and Culture Centre
Theatre Arts
St. Pat's Bowling Lanes & Lounge
Bowling Alley
Plaza Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (0) D-
Bannerman Brewing Co.
Bar
Newfoundland Chocolate Company
Sweets
Smoke's Poutine
Fast Food
NLC
Alcohol
The Black Sheep
Bar
Ship Pub
Bar
Erin's Pub
Bar
Candy Bouquet
Sweets
Duke of Duckworth
Bar
Ziggy Peelgoods French Fries
Fast Food
Elixir Bar & Lounge
Bar
BeaverTails
Fast Food
Yellowbelly Brewery
Bar
Liquor Store
Alcohol
Lottie's Place
Bar
Trapper John's Museum & Pub
Bar
Beavertails
Fast Food
Bridie Molloy’s
Bar
Rockhouse Bar
Bar
The Republic
Bar
Turkey Joe's
Bar
Sal's Pizza
Fast Food
Rob Roy Pub
Bar
Adelaide Oyster House
Bar
Green Sleeves Pub & Restaurant
Bar
Fitness (0) F
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
St. John's Military Family Resource Centre
Community Centre
St. John's Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Crossfit 709
Gym
REPS Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Froude Avenue Community Centre
Community Centre
Aquarena Fitness Centre
Gym
Mews Centre
Community Centre
St. Theresa's Hall
Community Centre
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Community Centre
Paul Reynolds Community Center
Community Centre
Goodlife Fitness (for Women)
Gym
McMorran Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Airport Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
caines grocery
Grocery Store
Belbin's Grocery
Grocery Store
So Kee Grocery
Grocery Store
Halliday's Meat Market
Butcher
Rocket Bakery
Bakery
Dominion
Grocery Store
Georgetown Bakery
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Colemans
Grocery Store
Seafood Shop
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
For Sale
Bakery
Coleman's
Grocery Store
Manna Bakery
Bakery
Dominion
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Johnson GEO-VISTA PARK
Park
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Park
Terry Fox Mile 0 Site
Park
Cavell Ave Park
Park
Harbourside Park
Park
War Memorial
Park
Government House Grounds
Park
Constabulary Court
Park
Prince Edward Terrace
Park
Bannerman Park
Park
Quidi Vidi Common Park
Park
Quidi Vidi Village Residents Memorial Park
Park
Davey's Field
Park
Martin's Meadow Park
Park
Century Park
Park
Tunis Court Park
Park
Elk's Club Park
Park
Skate Park/Memorial Park
Park
Larch Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Harry Yetman Shea Heights Park
Park
Rumboldt Place Park
Park
Lion's Park Kid's Playground
Playground
Cherry Hill Road Park
Park
Bill Rahal Park
Park
Shops (0) D-
Icons
Hairdresser
Hempware
Clothing
Bisma's Boutique
Clothing
Downtown Comics
Books
Cost U Less
Electronics
Caines Grocery
Convenience Store
Flower Child
Toys
Whink
Discount Store
Outcast Gaming
Toys
Accent Newfoundland
Discount Store
Johnny Ruth
Clothing
Diocesan Ressource Centre
Books
Pro-Vision Optical
Optician
Circle K
Convenience Store
Canary Cycles
Bicycle
Osmonds Furniture
Furniture
Osmonds Furniture
Furniture
Circle K #2104
Convenience Store
Pipers
Department Store
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Discount Store
Orange Store
Convenience Store
Urban Salon
Hairdresser
Running Room
Clothing
Lundrigan's
Hairdresser
The Strawberry Tree
Clothing
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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 C

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Fort Amherst.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations B-
Duckworth Street at Mariott Hotel
Bus Stop
Duckworth Street at Mariott Hotel
Bus Stop
Water Street at Sir Humphrey Gilbert Building
Bus Stop
Cavendish Square
Bus Stop
Water Street at War Memorial
Bus Stop
Water Street at Fortis Buiilding
Bus Stop
Water Street at Fortis Buiilding
Bus Stop
Military Road at St. Thomas Church
Bus Stop
Military Road at St. Thomas Church
Bus Stop
Water Street at Courthouse
Bus Stop
Water Street at Courthouse
Bus Stop
Military Road just west of Cochrane St.
Bus Stop
Water Street at Atlantic Place
Bus Stop
Military Road at Government House
Bus Stop
Kings Bridge Road at Kings Bridge Court
Bus Stop
Kings Bridge Road at Kings Bridge Court
Bus Stop
Water Street at McBride's Hill
Bus Stop
Military Road #113
Bus Stop
Water Street at Bowring Building
Bus Stop
Military Road at Bannerman Park
Bus Stop
Military Road at Basilica
Bus Stop
Military Road at Basilica
Bus Stop
Water Street at Beck's Cove
Bus Stop
Water Street at Adelaide Street
Bus Stop
Kings Bridge Road at Dominion
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% 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 Fort Amherst is 81/100 - which is 5% 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

Fort Amherst crime rates are 5,335 per 100k, which is 9% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
Property Crime
3,829 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
1,507 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 Fort Amherst is $40,000 - which is 46% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
Med. Household Income
$40,000 F
Unemployment Rate
26.2% 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 F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Miller Centre
Hospital
Drugstore Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fort Townshend RNC
Police
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Saint Clare's Mercy Hospital
Hospital
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Elizabeth PharmaChoice
Hospital
Dental Clinic
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
RCMP
Police
Long Term Health Facility
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Freshwater Dentistry
Dentist
The Denture Center
Dentist
Health Sciences Centre
Hospital
Newfoundland Drive Medical Centre
Clinic
Coverdale Clinics St. John's
Clinic
Health Sciences Centre
Hospital
Central Rehab Clinic
Doctor
Agnes Pratt Nursing home
Nursing Home
Lawtons Drugs Wedgewood
Pharmacy
Wedgewood Medical Centre
Clinic
Plaza Medical Group
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-

Fort Amherst 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 F

The Fort Amherst graduation rate is 86% - which is 10% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Bishop Feild Elementary
Bishop Abraham Elementary
Vanier Elementary
Rennie's River Elementary School
Mary Queen of Peace Elementary
East Point Elementary
Macdonald Drive Elementary
St. Mary's Elementary
St. Andrew's Elementary
St. Teresa's School/Ecole Ste-Therese
Ecole des Grands-Vents
Larkhall Academy
Leary's Brook Junior High
Hazelwood Elementary
Octagon Pond Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Holy Heart of Mary Regional High
Brother Rice Junior High
Ecole Rocher-du-Nord
Gonzaga Regional High
Horizon Academy
Macdonald Drive Junior High
Prince of Wales Collegiate
St. Paul's Junior High
Leary's Brook 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+)

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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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Fort Amherst Area Facts

  • Fort Amherst has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Fort Amherst crime rates are 37% higher than the St. John's average
  • Cost of living in Fort Amherst is 4% lower than the St. John's average

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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Johnson GEO-VISTA PARK
      Signal Hill National Historic Site
      Terry Fox Mile 0 Site
      Cavell Ave Park
      Harbourside Park
      War Memorial
      Government House Grounds
      Constabulary Court

      Entertainment

      Signal Hill Park Interpretation Centre
      Cabot Tower
      Red Ochre Gallery
      St. Michael’s Printshop
      St. Michael’s Printshop
      Eastern Edge
      The Leyton Gallery
      LSPU Hall

      Food & Drink

      Bannerman Brewing Co.
      Newfoundland Chocolate Company
      Smoke's Poutine
      NLC
      The Black Sheep
      Ship Pub
      Erin's Pub
      Candy Bouquet

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fort Amherst? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Fort Amherst.
      Drive to Work
      29%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fort Amherst? The cost of living in Fort Amherst is 81/100 - which is 5% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
      Fort Amherst
      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 Fort Amherst? Fort Amherst crime rates are 5,335, which are 9% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
      Total Crime
      5,335 per 100k people

      26% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      26% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Fort Amherst? The median income in Fort Amherst is $40,000 which is 46% lower than Newfoundland and Labrador.
      Median household income
      $40,00051% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      67%4% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      26%

      308% higher than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Fort Amherst 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 Fort Amherst home prices? Fort Amherst 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
      55%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      F Fort Amherst Schools

      Does Fort Amherst have good schools? The Fort Amherst graduation rate is 86% - which is 10% higher than Newfoundland and Labrador
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      10%

      62% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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