Livability Score

74
/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 (18) A+
Pallet Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Falafel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Commercial Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Collective Goods
Coffee Shop
Chance Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gram Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hoi An Cafe
Coffee Shop
El Caracol Mexican Cafe
Coffee Shop
BT Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ubuntu Canteen
Coffee Shop
Prado Cafe
Coffee Shop
Eclettico Art & Coffee
Coffee Shop
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Tina Cake Desserts
Coffee Shop
Circus Play Cafe
Coffee Shop
Le Marché St. George
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Duffin's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Kyle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Blenz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sweet Revenge
Coffee Shop
Blenz
Coffee Shop
Trafiq
Coffee Shop
Aperture Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Rio Theatre
Cinema
Art Works Studio
Art Gallery
Grandview Lanes
Bowling Alley
Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium
Stadium
The Western Front
Theatre Arts
Hill's Native Ar Gallerty
Art Gallery
Sid Dickens Inc
Art Gallery
Aurora Digitalis
Theatre Arts
Fox Cabaret
Nightclub
Green Thumb Theatre
Theatre Arts
Electric Company Theatre
Theatre Arts
Open Studios Event Space
Theatre Arts
Log Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
The Park Theatre
Cinema
Britannia Icerink
Attraction
Art Works
Art Gallery
Slice of Life
Art Gallery
Free Little Art Gallery
Art Gallery
The Cultch
Theatre Arts
Yuck, Yucks Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
East Van Tiny Gallery
Art Gallery
East Van Tiny Gallery
Art Gallery
York Theatre
Theatre Arts
Studio 58
Theatre Arts
Superette Studio
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (25) A+
Chicken World
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chic Chic Chicken
Fast Food
Kim Chau Deli
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
British Ex-Serviceman's Association
Bar
NeNe Chicken
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Chicko Chicken
Fast Food
Eldorado Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Earnest Ice Cream
Sweets
Mountain View Liquor Store
Alcohol
Toby's liquor store
Alcohol
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Jak's Beer Wine Spirits
Alcohol
East Side Craft House
Bar
Kent's Kitchen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Alenka European Foods
Deli
Yummy Slice Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Trout Lake Community Centre
Community Centre
Kensington Community Centre & Pool
Community Centre
Trout Lake Community Centre Fitness Centre
Gym
Polish Community Centre
Community Centre
Chown Adult Centre
Community Centre
Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Community Centre
Nancy Styles Hall
Community Centre
Renfrew Community Centre
Community Centre
Tonari Gumi– Japanese Community Volunteers Association
Community Centre
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Community Centre
Squash BC
Gym
Hillcrest Fitness Centre
Gym
Ukrainian Orthodox Centre
Community Centre
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Community Centre
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
Community Centre
Gym D
Gym
Killarney Community Centre
Community Centre
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
Community Centre
Britannia Community Centre
Community Centre
Gym C
Gym
Raincity Athletics
Gym
Clydemont Centre
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Sunset Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (18) A+
Famous Foods
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
88 Supermarket
Grocery Store
New Fresh Supermarket
Grocery Store
Flourist
Bakery
My Tho Supermarket
Grocery Store
大統華 T&T Supermarket
Grocery Store
Teng's Market
Grocery Store
Karmony Cake House
Bakery
JJ Sri Lankan Store
Grocery Store
Polonia Sausage House
Butcher
No Frills
Grocery Store
Bâtard
Bakery
Shoppers Drug Mart
Grocery Store
Seasons Bakery
Bakery
Maxim's Bakery
Bakery
Beefway Meats
Butcher
Mei Yee Bakery
Bakery
Tama Supermarket
Grocery Store
Osoyoos Produce
Grocery Store
Galaxy Bakery
Bakery
K Goods Produce
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Tak's Farm Produce & Meat
Butcher
The Gluten Free Epicurean
Bakery
Parks (54) A+
Kingcrest Park
Park
Brewers Park
Park
Glen Park
Park
Kensington Park
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
General Brock Park
Park
Grays Park
Park
MacInnis Park
Park
Clark Park
Park
John Hendry Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
MacInnis Park
Park
Cedar Cottage Park
Park
McAuley Park
Park
China Creek Park South
Park
Slocan Park Playground
Playground
W.C. Shelley Park
Park
Beaconsfield Park
Park
Slocan Park
Park
Prince Edward Park
Park
Robson Park
Park
Tecumseh Park
Park
Norquay Park
Park
Memorial South Park
Park
Cartier Park
Park
Shops (64) A+
Song Hair Salon
Hairdresser
J&M Coin and Jewellery
Fashion
Jack Hai Hairworld
Hairdresser
Kim Thanh Jewellery
Fashion
Image Care Uniforms
Clothing
Jackson's General Store
Houseware
JT Beauty Parlour
Hairdresser
Rosy Hair Beauty Designs
Hairdresser
Binh Minh
Gift Shop
Lifetime Home Furnishings
Furniture
Freedom Mobile
Electronics
Save More Plumbing & Lighting
Interior Decoration
Optic PC Solutions Limited
Electronics
Yo Hair Shop
Hairdresser
Always Discount Boots & Shoes
Shoes
Arbutus Florist
Florist
Hakim
Optician
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Wendy Salon
Hairdresser
Secret Nail & Beauty Supply
Beauty
Triangle Market
Convenience Store
Dominick's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Style Council Hair
Hairdresser
Kelly's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Crypto Barbershop
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Renfrew - Collingwood (A+)

2. Stanley Park (A+)

3. Granville (A+)

4. Renfrew Heights (A+)

5. Quilchena (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 22.6% take public transportation in Kensington - Cedar Cottage.
Public Transit Stops (123)
Stops & Stations A+
Kingsway (EB) at Perry St
Bus Stop
East King Edward Avenue (WB) at Kingsway
Bus Stop
Kingsway (EB) at Dumfries Street
Bus Stop
Kingsway (WB) at Dumfries Street
Bus Stop
Knight St (NB) at East 28th Ave
Bus Stop
Knight St (SB) at East 27th Ave
Bus Stop
East King Edward Avenue (EB) at Knight Street
Bus Stop
Kingsway (WB) at Miller St
Bus Stop
Knight St (SB) at East King Edward Ave
Bus Stop
Kingsway (EB) at Miller St
Bus Stop
Knight Street (NB) at East King Edward Avenue
Bus Stop
East King Edward Avenue (WB) at Knight Street
Bus Stop
Kingsway (EB) at Knight St
Bus Stop
Knight St (SB) at East 29th Ave
Bus Stop
Knight Street (NB) at East 30th Avenue
Bus Stop
Knight Street (NB) at Kingsway
Bus Stop
Knight St (SB) at East 23rd Ave
Bus Stop
Kingsway (WB) at Knight St
Bus Stop
Kingsway (WB) at Victoria Drive
Bus Stop
Victoria Drive (SB) at East 26th Avenue
Bus Stop
Kingsway (EB) at Clark Dr
Bus Stop
Knight St (SB) at East 31st Ave
Bus Stop
Knight St (NB) at East 32nd Ave
Bus Stop
East King Edward Ave (WB) at Inverness St
Bus Stop
Victoria Drive (SB) at Kingsway
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.6% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. University Hill (A+)

2. White Rock (A+)

3. Tsawwassen Indian Reserve (A+)

4. McMillan Island 6 (D-)

5. Acadia Park (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Kensington - Cedar Cottage is 127/100 - which is 3% higher 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. Davie Village (D)

2. Chinatown (D-)

3. Mole Hill (D-)

4. Strathcona (F)

5. Champlain Heights (F)

crime D

Kensington - Cedar Cottage crime rates are 5,528 per 100k, which is 8% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
4,503 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,025 crimes per 100k C-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Dunbar Southlands (A+)

2. Mackenzie Heights (A+)

3. Shaughnessy (A+)

4. Shaughnessy Heights (A+)

5. University Hill (A+)

employment A

The median income in Kensington - Cedar Cottage is $87,798 - which is 2% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$87,798 C
Unemployment Rate
3.6% A-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Olympic Village (A+)

2. South Cambie (A+)

3. Greektown (A+)

4. South False Creek (A+)

5. West Point Grey (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Karma Dental
Dentist
LOTUS Medical
Doctor
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
King & Knight Denture Clinic
Dentist
Simply Wellness Dental Office
Dentist
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pacific Medical Clinic
Clinic
South Hill Family Health Centre
Clinic
Alta Dental Studio
Dentist
Dr. Aaron K. Lee, Inc.
Dentist
Queens Medical Clinic
Clinic
Queens Apothecary
Pharmacy
Dentist on Kingsway
Dentist
Windsor Dental Clinic
Dentist
Firehall No. 13
Fire Station
Metropolitan Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Firehall No. 20
Fire Station
Healthside Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brush Dental Clinic
Dentist
Family First Dental
Dentist
Community Policing
Police
East Van Medical Clinic
Clinic
London Drugs
Pharmacy
EastVan MedicalCentre
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Fraserview (A+)

2. Granville (A+)

3. Kerrisdale (A+)

4. Lower Hudson (A+)

5. Seymour Creek Indian Reserve (A+)

housing F

Kensington - Cedar Cottage home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A D-
Home Affordability
N/A F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Granville Island (A+)

2. Olympic Village (A)

3. South False Creek (A)

4. Champlain Heights (A-)

5. Davie Village (B)

schools A-

The Kensington - Cedar Cottage graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
65% C+
High School Grad. Rates
82% D+
Elementary Schools (13) A+
Lord Selkirk Annex
Lord Selkirk Elementary
Sir Richard McBride Elementary
Tyee Elementary
Charles Dickens Annex
St Joseph's
Sir Richard McBride Annex
Tecumseh Annex
Charles Dickens Elementary
Stratford Hall
G T Cunningham Elementary
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary
John Norquay Elementary
Queen Alexandra Elementary
Tecumseh Elementary
Laura Secord Elementary
David Livingstone Elementary
BCCH - Sunny Hill School Program
Westside Montessori Academy
Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC
Qawsain Knowledge House
General Brock Elementary
SD 39 DL Elementary
Florence Nightingale Elementary
High Schools (2) C-
Gladstone Secondary
Stratford Hall
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary
John Oliver Secondary
Vancouver Learning Network
Vancouver Technical Secondary
VSB Adult Education
Vancouver Formosa Academy
LaSalle College Vancouver High School
Windermere Community Secondary
St Patrick Regional Secondary
David Thompson Secondary
Killarney Secondary
Columbia College
Britannia Community Secondary
Vancouver Christian
St John's Academy
Templeton Secondary
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby
Shalhevet Girls High School
Secondaire Jules-Verne
Eric Hamber Secondary
Notre Dame Regional Secondary
King David High School
Canada Royal Arts High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. English Bay (A+)

2. Mole Hill (A+)

3. Kitsilano (A+)

4. Gastown (A+)

5. Coal Harbour (A+)

ratings A+

Kensington - Cedar Cottage has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Westbrook Village (A+)

2. Kerrisdale (A+)

3. Riley Park (A+)

4. Kensington - Cedar Cottage (A+)

5. Kits Point (A+)

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Kensington - Cedar Cottage Area Facts

  • Kensington - Cedar Cottage has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Kensington - Cedar Cottage crime rates are 5% higher than the Vancouver average
  • Cost of living in Kensington - Cedar Cottage is 6% lower than the Vancouver average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kensington - Cedar Cottage? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kingcrest Park
      Brewers Park
      Glen Park
      Kensington Park
      Sunnyside Park
      General Brock Park
      Grays Park
      MacInnis Park

      Entertainment

      Rio Theatre
      Art Works Studio
      Grandview Lanes
      Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium
      The Western Front
      Hill's Native Ar Gallerty
      Sid Dickens Inc
      Aurora Digitalis

      Food & Drink

      Chicken World
      Subway
      Chic Chic Chicken
      Kim Chau Deli
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      KFC
      British Ex-Serviceman's Association

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kensington - Cedar Cottage? Of all people who commute, 22.6% take public transportation in Kensington - Cedar Cottage.
      Drive to Work
      31%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kensington - Cedar Cottage? The cost of living in Kensington - Cedar Cottage is 127/100 - which is 3% higher than British Columbia.
      Kensington - Cedar Cottage
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Vancouver
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kensington - Cedar Cottage? Kensington - Cedar Cottage crime rates are 5,528, which are 8% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      5,528 per 100k people

      31% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      31% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Kensington - Cedar Cottage? The median income in Kensington - Cedar Cottage is $87,798 which is 2% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $87,7987% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      72%12% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      43% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kensington - Cedar Cottage a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Emergency
      Emergency
      St. Paul's Hospital
      Children's & Women's Health Centre of British Columbia
      Mount Saint Joseph Hospital
      Vancouver General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Howe Street Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      Finlandia Pharmacy and Natural Health Centre
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      The Medicine Shoppe

      Doctors

      The Seymour Medical Clinic
      Dr. Timothy W.T. Kam Inc.
      Westcoast Women's Clinic
      Care Point Medical Clinic
      B Carlani & E Wong Physthrpy
      BC Biomedical Laboratories
      Northeast Mental Health Team
      Dr. Gordon Stahl

      F Housing

      What are Kensington - Cedar Cottage home prices? Kensington - Cedar Cottage 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
      55%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      A- Kensington - Cedar Cottage Schools

      Does Kensington - Cedar Cottage have good schools? The Kensington - Cedar Cottage graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      32%

      28% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      65%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Kensington - Cedar Cottage a good place to live? Kensington - Cedar Cottage has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      3 total surveys

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