Livability Score

59
/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 (2) F
Gathering Tree Eatery and Gift Shop
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Valemount & Area Museum
Museum
Starratt
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) F
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
The Moose Pub& Bustro
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
IGA
Grocery Store
Swiss Bakery
Bakery
Parks (4) A+
Centennial Park
Park
McKirdy Meadow Cabin Recreation Site
Park
Shops (4) F
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Petro Canada
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Valemount.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Valemount
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Valemount is 83/100 - which is 33% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

Valemount crime rates are 9,092 per 100k, which is 51% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
7,406 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,686 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Valemount is $62,794 - which is 27% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$62,794 F
Unemployment Rate
5.8% D
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Valemount Fire rescue
Fire Station
RCMP
Police
Valemount Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Valemount home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A D-
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools B-

The Valemount graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
78% D
Elementary Schools (1) F
Valemount Elementary
High Schools (1) D-
Valemount Secondary
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ratings C-

Valemount has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C-
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Valemount Area Facts

  • Valemount has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Valemount crime rates are 51% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Valemount is 33% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Centennial Park
      McKirdy Meadow Cabin Recreation Site

      Entertainment

      Valemount & Area Museum
      Starratt

      Food & Drink

      BC Liquor Store
      The Moose Pub& Bustro
      A&W

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Valemount? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Valemount.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Valemount? The cost of living in Valemount is 83/100 - which is 33% lower than British Columbia.
      Valemount
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Valemount? Valemount crime rates are 9,092, which are 51% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      9,092 per 100k people

      115% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      115% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      40%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Valemount? The median income in Valemount is $62,794 which is 27% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $62,79424% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      69%8% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Valemount home prices? Valemount 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
      73%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      B- Valemount Schools

      Does Valemount have good schools? The Valemount graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      11%

      55% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      63%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Valemount a good place to live? Valemount has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      2 total surveys

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