Housing
The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Ratings
Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.
Amenities
It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.
Commute
Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.
Crime
High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.
Schools
Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.
| Statistic | Kentville | Nova Scotia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 41.4% | 39.8% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 1.5% | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
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