Livability Score

59
/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 (15) F
Entertainment (6) F
Food and Drink (47) F
Fitness (8) F
Groceries (10) F
Parks (41) F
Shops (35) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Orillia.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8%
F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Orillia is 92/100 - which is 18% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime F

Orillia crime rates are 5,729 per 100k, which is 86% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
4,258 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,471 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D+

The median income in Orillia is $65,453 - which is 25% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$65,453
F
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
B-
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Orillia home prices are $755,000 - which is 8% lower than Ontario
Home Price
$755,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
52%
A+
Home Affordability
11.5x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C

The Orillia graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
63%
C
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (11) F
High Schools (3) F
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ratings C

Orillia has an overall rating of 63% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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      Orillia, ON

      Nestled between Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe in central Ontario, Orillia is an idyllic city with a rich history and scenic spots on the waterfront. Dubbed the “Sunshine City”, the city welcomes tourists and newcomers alike and this Orillia Livability guide will take you through the best it offers both.

      Orillia is currently experiencing an increase in residential development so now is a great time to move to the city. Housing in comparatively cheaper and so is the cost of living, however immigration and employment are booming, so prices are likely to rise. While the largest employer in the area is Casino Rama, employment opportunities in the manufacturing, tourism and government sectors are growing. In addition, the recent opening of Lakehead University has attracted a number of students as well as education professionals. If you’re planning to set up your own business, you should take advantage of the incentives that the city offers entrepreneurs.

      Orillia is slowly starting to get recognised for the unbeatable quality of life it offers to residents. One of the main reasons for this lies in the city’s successful city planning, including dispersion of health care services. For those with children – there are French and English public schools in Orillia in addition to private and Catholic English language schools. The city council seeks to maintain a small town look and feel to Orillia’s downtown and you can certainly see why. The charming downtown area of Orillia has a number of boutiques and old school shops for you to browse. Big name brands like Costco are setting up shop soon but for now you may have to drive to nearby towns like Barrie to do your shopping.

      Orillia is known for the multitude of lakes that dot the area and the many festivals that the city hosts like the Canada Day Parade, Christmas in June and the numerous music festivals. As a resident, you should also look into Orillia’s fascinating and rich history. Archaeological digs in the area suggest that the region surrounding the city today was inhabited an astonishing 4000 years ago and evidence of their living and fishing habits have been unearthed.

      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mara Provincial Park
      McRae Point Provincial Park
      Kitchener Park
      Tudhope Park
      Ribbons of Steel
      McKinnell Square Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Morningstar park

      Entertainment

      Scales Nature Park
      Cosmic Bowling
      Stephen Leacock Museum
      Orillia Art Musuem
      Orillia Opera House

      Food & Drink

      The Shack
      A&W
      Wendy's
      Kawartha
      Subway
      Extreme Pita
      Quesada
      Harvey's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Orillia? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Orillia.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      equal to the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

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

      Doctors

      Freedom Trail Clinic