Livability Score

89
/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+
Revel Caffe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
Alley Cat
Coffee Shop
Keystone Alley Cafe
Coffee Shop
Balzac's
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Avon Theatre
Theatre Arts
Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Tom Patterson Theatre
Theatre Arts
Stratford Festival Theatre
Theatre Arts
Gallery Stratford
Museum
Stratford Cinemas
Cinema
Stratford-Perth Museum
Museum
Stratford Perth Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (46) A+
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
The Hub
Bar
Jenn & Larry's Brittle 'n Shakes & Ice Cream Cakes
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Quesada
Fast Food
Gillys Pub
Bar
The Boathouse
Fast Food
Molly Blooms
Bar
Rhéo Thompson Candies
Sweets
Juiced Up
Fast Food
Chocolate Barr's
Sweets
Boar's Head
Bar
Twice The Deal Pizza
Fast Food
Villa Shawarma
Fast Food
Gino's Pizza
Fast Food
New Orleans Pizza
Fast Food
Jobsite Brewing
Fast Food
Corks & Caps
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Festival Pizza
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Groceries (13) A+
The Butcher The Baker.
Bakery
The Hub Butchery
Butcher
The Bakery
Bakery
Your Local Market Co-operative
Grocery Store
The Honey Tree
Bakery
Downie Street Bakehouse
Bakery
Foodland
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
M&M Meats
Butcher
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Parks (89) A+
swings
Playground
Optimist Playground
Park
Inverness Playground
Park
Milton Street Playground
Park
Lakeside Drive Parkland
Park
Tom Patterson Island
Park
North Shore Parkland
Park
Monteith Avenue Playground
Park
Dufferin Playground
Playground
Upper Queen's Park
Park
Redford
Park
Dufferin Park
Park
Spray Park
Playground
Stratford Rotary Complex
Park
Maple Avenue Playground
Park
Anne Hathaway Park
Park
Birnham Wood Arbouretum
Park
Greenwood Playground
Playground
Matilda Street Playground
Park
jubilee grounds and park
Park
Portia Playground
Park
Memorial Baptist Church Park
Park
Optomist Recreational Park
Park
Jubilee Gardens
Park
Stratford Education and Recreation Centre
Park
Shops (106) A+
Blowe's Cards & Gifts
Gift Shop
Catherine Wright Designs
Florist
Ross' Bike Works
Bicycle
Wuerth's Shoes
Shoes
Totally Spoked
Bicycle
Konrad"s Gold & Gems
Fashion
The Dressing Room
Clothing
Resonance
Clothing
Gruv
Clothing
The Green Room
Clothing
Fundamentals Books & Toys
Books
The Wee Book & Photho Shop
Books
Indigena
Gift Shop
Gregory Connor Antiques
Furniture
Kinna Sohna Handcrafted Treasures
Clothing
Antiques in time
Furniture
Erie Convenience
Convenience Store
Kitchen Connaisseur
Gift Shop
Gordon's
Clothing
Dollar Haven
Discount Store
MacLeods Scottish Shop
Clothing
Needles Matress
Furniture
Needles
Furniture
Small-Mart
Toys
Small-Mart
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Stratford.
Public Transit Stops (194)
Stops & Stations
A+
Downie Street Stop
Bus Stop
University of Waterloo
Bus Stop
Cooper Bus Terminal
Bus Stop
Stratford
Transit Station
Graff @ Kemp
Bus Stop
Kemp
Bus Stop
Kemp Apts
Bus Stop
Kemp @ Graff Apts
Bus Stop
Kappele Circle @ Shelter
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8%
F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Stratford is 92/100 - which is 18% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime C+

Stratford crime rates are 3,558 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,645 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
914 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment B-

The median income in Stratford is $77,679 - which is 11% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$77,679
D
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (26)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Guardian
Pharmacy
Stratford Police Service
Police
Dr. S. Y. Chung
Dentist
Stratford Health & Wellness Centre
Doctor
Hasegawa Clinic
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dr Drake
Dentist
Coronation Dental
Dentist
Ali Farahani
Dentist
Fire Station Number One
Fire Station
Stratford General Hospital
Hospital
Stratford Orthodontics
Dentist
West End Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number Two
Fire Station
Fire Station Number Two
Fire Station
Stratford Medical Centre
Clinic
Arden Park Dental
Dentist
Sobeys Pharmacy Stratford
Pharmacy
Avon Dental
Dentist
O'Loane Medical Clinic
Clinic
Star Family Health Team
Doctor
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B+
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housing A+

Stratford home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a
F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
A+
Home Affordability
N/A
A+
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schools A

The Stratford graduation rate is 82% - which is 2% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
71%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (14) A+
Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School
Romeo Public School
Shakespeare Public School
Hamlet Public School
St Aloysius School
Avon Public School
St Joseph Separate School
Stratford Children's Services
St Ambrose Separate School
Bedford Public School
Anne Hathaway Public School
Avon Maitland DSB Summer School
HPCDSB ECPP
High Schools (3) C-
Stratford District Secondary School
Blessed Carlo Acutis Summer School
St Michael Catholic Secondary School
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ratings A+

Stratford has an overall rating of 84% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Stratford Area Facts

  • Stratford has a Livability Score of 89/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Stratford crime rates are 15% higher than the Ontario average
  • Cost of living in Stratford is 18% lower than the Ontario average

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      Stratford, ON

      Stratford is named after Stratford-upon-Avon in England, as its first settlers were of European decent, and much of its architecture resembles the architecture that you would see in England. The city is also not much different than its namesake in terms of culture, hosting the annual Stratford Shakespeare Festival and being a major centre for tourism. It is also a beautiful place to live, with its parks, thriving agriculture and historic homes.

      Getting around in Stratford is quite easy. The city is well served by the Stratford Transit, which offers services six days a week. The network of buses regularly traverse through the city, though most routes travel within the southern half of it. Having been an old railway junction, the city is also well connected to different parts of the country by train. A VIA train station is conveniently just outside downtown Stratford.

      Considered one of the safest places to live in Ontario, Stratford residents enjoy lower than average crime rates when compared to other cities in Ontario and even Canada. Violent crimes are especially low and the property crime rates have also been dropping steadily over the last 5 years.

      Stratford has one of the lowest living costs in the country and therefore is a popular place for retirees. On the flip side, property taxes are a little higher, which Stratford more of a renters market. Stratford apartment rentals are extremely affordable compared to other cities across Ontario and the rest of the country. The downfall is that chance are you will need to commute to your workplace, though the affordable housing makes it possible for residents to have a car.

      As a resident of Stratford, you can’t afford to miss the Shakespeare Festival, which attracts thousands of theatre watchers and famous performers. If you prefer music to theatre, the Stratford Summer Music Festival is a must attend. Many notable musicians have performed at the festival and it’s an increasingly popular festival for individuals and families alike.

      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      swings
      Optimist Playground
      Inverness Playground
      Milton Street Playground
      Lakeside Drive Parkland
      Tom Patterson Island
      North Shore Parkland
      Monteith Avenue Playground

      Entertainment

      Avon Theatre
      Studio Theatre
      Tom Patterson Theatre
      Stratford Festival Theatre
      Gallery Stratford
      Stratford Cinemas
      Stratford-Perth Museum
      Stratford Perth Museum

      Food & Drink

      Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
      Subway
      The Hub
      Jenn & Larry's Brittle 'n Shakes & Ice Cream Cakes
      LCBO
      Domino's
      Mr. Sub
      Quesada

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Stratford? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Stratford.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Stratford General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Guardian
      Pharmasave
      West End Pharmacy
      Sobeys Pharmacy Stratford
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Hasegawa Clinic
      Stratford Health & Wellness Centre
      Star Family Health Team