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 (98) C-
Entertainment (105) A+
Food and Drink (385) A+
Fitness (41) C-
Groceries (70) B
Parks (607) A+
Shops (819) A+
See more Vaughan amenity data

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Vaughan.
Public Transit Stops (1245)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.8%
B-
See more Vaughan commute data

cost of living F

The cost of living in Vaughan is 115/100 - which is 3% higher than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
See more Vaughan cost of living data

crime A

Vaughan crime rates are 2,123 per 100k, which is 31% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,578 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
545 crimes per 100k
A
See more Vaughan crime data

employment A+

The median income in Vaughan is $124,187 - which is 42% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$124,187
A+
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
A-
See more Vaughan employment data

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (180)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
See more Vaughan health & safety data

housing A+

Vaughan home prices are $1,239,229 - which is 51% higher than Ontario
Home Price
$1,239,229
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
29%
C+
Home Affordability
10x (home price to income ratio)
B
See more Vaughan housing data

schools A+

The Vaughan graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
71%
B
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C-
Elementary Schools (75) A+
High Schools (22) A+
See more Vaughan education data

ratings A

Vaughan has an overall rating of 81% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes
A
See more Vaughan user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings
Photo of Vaughan, ON
( 7 Ratings )

Living in Vaughan, ON

Vaughan Area Facts

Vaughan Reviews

Write a review about Vaughan Tell people what you like or don't like about Vaughan…
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Vaughan?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Vaughan, ON Livability

      vs

      Vaughan, ON

      Vaughan is a city in the York region of Ontario, which sits to the north of Toronto. It is considered to be part of the GTA, being its fifth largest city. It also happens to be one of the fastest-growing cities in all of Canada, with its population more than doubling since 1991. In the past, Vaughan was a town of mainly European settlers, some of which were English, others that were French Royalists. Today, a large population of the city is of Italian decent, as well as Eastern European. There are also quite a few visible minorities, making Vaughan quite a multicultural place to live in.

      In terms of infrastructure, surprisingly Vaughan is the largest city in the country that does not have a hospital, though there are plans to change this. There is also no post-secondary institution in the city. However, York University sits right next to the Concord area. This is a predominately industrial area, though there are a few subdivisions here. It is also where the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, which is considered to be the city’s central business district. Still, most residents live in Thornhill and Woodbridge. Both of these areas have had huge expansion in terms of development over the last decade.

      There are two school boards in Vaughan; the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board. Combined they operate over 300 schools across the city. There are also private schools, with the largest being the Anne & Max Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto. Vaughan is also the headquarters of the Canadian Ahmadiyya Muslim community, which operates from the Baitul Islam Mosque. But the city is not all education driven, it is also home to the country’s largest amusement park; Canada’s Wonderland. This, as well as the massive Vaughan Mills are always a must do.

      Vaughan has an eclectic mix of old and new, with historic neighbourhoods like Old Thornhill and Kleinberg, the stunning Boyd Conservation Area and the fascinating Reptilia Zoo. Many Vaughan residents will also point you in the direction of the McMichael Canadian Art Gallery, Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum and the Kortright Centre for Conservation. There is also the iconic The Doctor’s House in Kleinberg, as well as a plethora of other fine dining establishments.

      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kingsview Park
      Matthew Park
      Vellore Village Skate Park
      Davos Road Park
      Fossil Hill Park
      Vellore Hall Park
      Starling Park
      Hawstone Park

      Entertainment

      White Water Canyon
      Black Hole
      Waterways
      Action Theatre
      Mountain Bay Cliffs
      Silver Streak
      Pumphouse
      Jumpin' Jet

      Food & Drink

      Pizza Nova
      Pizza Pizza
      Baskin-Robbins
      Hero Certified Burgers
      Taste of Hakka
      Extreme Pita
      Mucho Burrito
      Southeast Sandwiches

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Vaughan? Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Vaughan.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      equal to the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Global Health for All Inc
      Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Guardian
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      The Doctor's Office
      McAlister Kenneth
      Medical Clinic
      Healthworx
      Vaughan Relationship Centre
      Family Foot Care
      Well Medica
      Well Medica