Livability Score

68
/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 (20) F
Entertainment (9) F
Food and Drink (57) F
Fitness (8) F
Groceries (20) F
Parks (166) F
Shops (56) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Clarington.
Public Transit Stops (40)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2%
F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Clarington is 96/100 - which is 14% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime B+

Clarington crime rates are 2,747 per 100k, which is 11% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
2,042 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
705 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Clarington is $108,994 - which is 25% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$108,994
A-
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
C+
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Clarington home prices are $807,000 - which is 2% lower than Ontario
Home Price
$807,000
C-
Home Appreciation Rate
42%
A+
Home Affordability
7.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B-

The Clarington graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
67%
C+
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (26) F
High Schools (8) F
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ratings A+

Clarington has an overall rating of 88% from 1 reviews.
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      Clarington, ON

      Clarington sits on the very east end of the GTA just outside of Oshawa. It is not a large city, having a population of around 85,000 people, which is thanks to the joining of the communities of Darlington, Bowmanville, Newcastle and Clarke. It was renamed Clarington in 1994, combining the names of the former towns into one. Since then it has had a strong hold on the automotive and nuclear power industries, although many residents do commute and work in other areas of Durham. Some also commute to Toronto.

      Bowmanville is the largest community in the city and is considered to be Clarington’s downtown area. The very south part of it sits along Lake Ontario, though it is King Street East that is the area’s main strip and where the greatest selection of restaurants and bars can be found. It is also the most popular area in terms of living thanks to its infrastructure and amenities. Newcastle is a great area to call home, as it is a tight-knit community with some really good schools.

      Clarington has the highest percentage of English-speaking residents in all of the GTA, with over 90 percent having it as their mother tongue. In terms of transportation, most residents get around by car, however there are a few bus routes that travel along main roads throughout the city. Bowmanville is the best connected area in terms of public transportation, with many buses passing through the community. It is also home to a GO Transit station, with buses linking it to other cities within Durham as well as to Toronto. A great thing about living in Clarington if you are environmental friendly or you love the outdoors is that there are numerous cycling routes throughout the entire city.

      Many residents find Clarington to be a great place to live due to its excellent arts community. There are two small galleries here; the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington and The Clarington Artists & Artisans Outlet, both of which are highly recommended in any Clarington city guide. The city is also home to Jungle Cat World, the Clarington Museums and Archives and the Bowmanville Museum. At Christmas, the city hosts five different Santa Claus Parades, with one in each of the communities of Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Orono, and Enniskillen/Tyrone.

      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Orono Park
      Bowmanville Heights Park
      Longworth Park
      Barlow Court Parkette
      Argent Park
      Guildwood Park

      Entertainment

      Jungle Cat World

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Pizza Pizza
      Queen's Castle Restobar

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Clarington? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Clarington.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Lakeridge Health Bowmanville

      Pharmacies

      I.D.A.
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      I.D.A.

      Doctors

      Newcastle Village Medical Associates
      Dr. Connie Tang Optometrist