Livability Score

61
/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 D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
Seaside Village
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Lookout Café
Coffee Shop
Blenz
Coffee Shop
Whytecliff Park Concession
Coffee Shop
tell your friends cafe
Coffee Shop
The Snug Cafe
Coffee Shop
Village Baker
Coffee Shop
The Ruddy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Gallery @ Cove Commons
Art Gallery
Catching Stars Gallery
Art Gallery
Bowen Island Historians Museum and Archive
Museum
Tir-na-nOg
Theatre Arts
Point Atkinson Lighthouse
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) F
Berry's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Flour Bakery
Sweets
Bay Sushi
Fast Food
Troller Ale House
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
USSC Marina Ice Cream
Sweets
Doc Morgan's
Bar
Bowen Island Pub
Bar
Cocoa West Chocolatier
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
The Well on Bowen
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Bay Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Snug Cove General Store
Grocery Store
The Ruddy Potato
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Batchelor Bay Park
Park
Tantalus Park
Park
Garrow Bay Park
Park
Larson Bay Park
Park
Seaview Walk
Park
Tall Trees Park
Park
Nelson Creek Fish Hatchery
Park
Eagle Harbour Park
Park
Sampson Park
Park
Park Verdun
Park
Parthenon Park
Park
Kew Beach Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Plateau Park
Park
Gulf Beach Park
Park
Citrus Park
Park
Meadfeild Park
Park
Klootchman Park
Park
Snug Cove Picnic Area
Park
Memorial Garden
Park
Trails Park
Park
The Dale Park
Park
Caulfeild Park
Park
Lighthouse Park
Park
Cates Hill Neighbourhood Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Daysal's Variety Store
Discount Store
Bayview Convenience
Convenience Store
Horseshoe Bay Hair Design
Hairdresser
Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre
Mall
USSC Store
Discount Store
Squirrel on Bowen
Clothing
Bowen Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Sugar Cube Cabin
Houseware
Bowen Pet Supply
Pets
Phoenix Books
Toys
Moss Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Bowen Island Flower Shop
Florist
Sangre de Fruta
Beauty
The Real Rapunzel
Gift Shop
Movement Global
Clothing
Wren Boutique
Clothing
Chevron
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Dundarave Village (C-)

2. Upper Levels Highway (D+)

3. Dundarave (D)

4. Horseshoe Bay (D-)

5. British Properties (F)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.2% take public transportation in Horseshoe Bay.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Nelson Ave (SB) at 6400 Block
Bus Stop
Nelson Ave (SB) at Bay St
Bus Stop
Royal Ave (SB) at Argyle Ave
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Nelson Ave
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Nelson Ave
Bus Stop
Bruce St (EB) at Royal Ave
Bus Stop
Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (NB) at 6300 Block
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (SB) at 6300 Block
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (NB) at Orchill Rd
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (SB) at Orchill Rd
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (SB) at Eagleridge Dr
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (NB) at Eagleridge Dr
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (SB) at Gleneagles Dr
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (NB) at Gleneagles Dr
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at 4800 Block
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at 4800 Block
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Primrose Pl
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (NB) at Primrose Pl
Bus Stop
Hwy 99 (SB) at Pasco Rd
Bus Stop
Hwy 99 (NB) at Pasco Rd
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (WB) at Cranley Dr
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (EB) at Eagle Harbour Rd
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (NB) at Westport Rd
Bus Stop
Marine Dr (NB) at Greenleaf Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.2% C
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Cedardale (A+)

2. Cammeray (A+)

3. Upper Levels Highway (A+)

4. Cypress Park and Upper Caulfeild (A+)

5. Dundarave (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Horseshoe Bay is 140/100 - which is 14% 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. Ambleside Beach (F)

2. Altamont (F)

3. Ambleside (F)

4. British Properties (F)

5. Cammeray (F)

crime B-

Horseshoe Bay crime rates are 3,725 per 100k, which is 38% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
3,034 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
691 crimes per 100k B+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Westmount (A+)

2. Altamont (A+)

3. Cammeray (A+)

4. Eagle Ridge and Gleneagles (A+)

5. Caulfeild (A)

employment A+

The median income in Horseshoe Bay is $148,970 - which is 73% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$148,970 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Cedardale (A+)

2. Glenmore (A+)

3. Ambleside (B)

4. Ambleside Beach (C-)

5. Altamont (A+)

health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Gleneagles Fire Station
Fire Station
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Caulfeild Village Medical Clinic
Clinic
West Vancouver Fire Hall #3 (Caulfeild)
Fire Station
Bowen Island RCMP
Police
Bowen Island Fire Hall #1
Fire Station
Bowen Island Integrated Health
Clinic
Bowen Island Family Medicine
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Dundarave (A+)

2. Upper Levels Highway (A+)

3. Cammeray (A-)

4. Caulfeild (A-)

5. Chartwell (A-)

housing B-

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

1. Sunset Beach (A+)

2. Eagle Ridge and Gleneagles (A+)

3. Horseshoe Bay (B-)

4. Cypress Park and Upper Caulfeild (C)

5. Caulfeild (C-)

schools A

The Horseshoe Bay graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Gleneagles Elementary
Eagle Harbour Montessori
Caulfeild Elementary
Cypress Park Primary
Island Pacific School
High Schools (0) F
Rockridge Secondary
Island Pacific School
See more Horseshoe Bay education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Ambleside (A+)

2. Ambleside Beach (A+)

3. Upper Levels Highway (A+)

4. Caulfeild (A+)

5. Cedardale (A+)

ratings C-

Horseshoe Bay has an overall rating of 59% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes C-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Cedardale (A+)

2. Dundarave (A+)

3. Caulfeild (B)

4. Horseshoe Bay (C-)

5. Eagle Ridge and Gleneagles (F)

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Horseshoe Bay Area Facts

  • Horseshoe Bay has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Horseshoe Bay crime rates are 6% higher than the West Vancouver average
  • Cost of living in Horseshoe Bay is 15% lower than the West Vancouver average

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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Batchelor Bay Park
      Tantalus Park
      Garrow Bay Park
      Larson Bay Park
      Seaview Walk
      Tall Trees Park
      Nelson Creek Fish Hatchery
      Eagle Harbour Park

      Entertainment

      Gallery @ Cove Commons
      Catching Stars Gallery
      Bowen Island Historians Museum and Archive
      Tir-na-nOg
      Point Atkinson Lighthouse

      Food & Drink

      Berry's
      Subway
      The Flour Bakery
      Bay Sushi
      Troller Ale House
      Baskin-Robbins
      BC Liquor Store
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Horseshoe Bay? Of all people who commute, 6.2% take public transportation in Horseshoe Bay.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Horseshoe Bay? The cost of living in Horseshoe Bay is 140/100 - which is 14% higher than British Columbia.
      Horseshoe Bay
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      West Vancouver
      166

      66% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Horseshoe Bay? Horseshoe Bay crime rates are 3,725, which are 38% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      3,725 per 100k people

      12% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      12% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Horseshoe Bay? The median income in Horseshoe Bay is $148,970 which is 73% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $148,97081% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      67%5% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      44% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Horseshoe Bay a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Pharmasave
      London Drugs
      Hollyburn Pharmacy
      Pure Integrative Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rose Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Horseshoe Bay home prices? Horseshoe Bay 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
      77%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      A Horseshoe Bay Schools

      Does Horseshoe Bay have good schools? The Horseshoe Bay graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      44%

      74% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      76%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Horseshoe Bay a good place to live? Horseshoe Bay has an overall rating of 59% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      1 total surveys

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