Livability Score

87
/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 (0) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Isabella's
Coffee Shop
Brew Wizards Board Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Kiosk
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Aroma Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Regent Theatre
Cinema
Canadian Automotive Museum
Museum
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Art Gallery
Parkwood Estate
Museum
Ontario Regiment Museum
Museum
Oshawa Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Oshawa Community Museum
Museum
Cineplex Odeon Oshawa Cinemas
Cinema
Landmark Cinemas
Cinema
Reptilia
Zoo
Food and Drink (0) A+
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Prospects Bar & Grill
Bar
Smoke's Poutinerie
Fast Food
The Real McCoy
Fast Food
Fionn MacCool's
Bar
Pizzamunno
Fast Food
The Stag's Head
Bar
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Jimmy Guaco's
Fast Food
The Hub
Bar
Cones & Characters
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Meltwich
Fast Food
Mucho Burrito
Fast Food
Hulk Hoagies CheeseSteaks
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Tandoori Chicken Hut
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dairy Way Convenience
Sweets
Fitness (0) A+
Durham Family YMCA
Community Centre
UOIT-Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
Durham Outlook for the Needy
Community Centre
The Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
Community Centre
Oshawa Portuguese Club
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Oshawa Centre Community Room
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Northview Community Centre
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Platinum Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
South Oshawa Community Centre
Community Centre
Oshawa District Shrine Club
Community Centre
Courtice Community Complex
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Cupcake Goodness
Bakery
No Frills
Grocery Store
Lucky Supermarket
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
Pie Squared
Bakery
Eat My Shortbread
Bakery
No Frills
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Walmart Meat
Butcher
Walmart Deli
Butcher
Walmart Produce
Grocery Store
Walmart Bakery
Bakery
No Frills
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Fresh Food Supermarket
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Tylor Park
Park
Huron Park
Park
Bathe Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Parkwood Estate
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
Eastview Park
Park
Connaught Park
Park
Brick by Brick Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Cowan Park
Park
Eastbourne Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Rundle Park
Park
Farewell Park
Park
Greenbriar Park
Park
Elena Park
Park
Howard Park
Park
Central Valley Park
Park
Knights of Columbus Fields
Park
Radio Park
Park
Storie Park
Park
Fernhill Park
Park
Harmony Village Park
Park
Shops (0) A+
Mac's
Convenience Store
Hakim Optical
Optician
Skyfox Games
Toys
Skyfox Games
Toys
USave Variety
Convenience Store
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Supplement King
Nutrition Supplements
Dollarama
Discount Store
Factory Direct
Electronics
Santa Fe Salon
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
The Gift House
Gift Shop
Luna
Clothing
Smoke Time Corner Store
Convenience Store
Pedi N Nails
Beauty
Duraa
Convenience Store
Johnny Cuts
Hairdresser
Helen's Minimart
Convenience Store
Bruno's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Bruno's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Bargain! Shop
Discount Store
C&H Variety
Convenience Store
Four Guys Convenience
Convenience Store
Wilson Furniture
Furniture
C.W. Food Mart
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in Downtown Oshawa.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
A+
Bond St @ Ritson
Bus Stop
Bond Westbound @ Simcoe St
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Bond
Bus Stop
King Eastbound @ Simcoe St
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ King
Bus Stop
Simcoe St Northbound @ Colborne
Bus Stop
Bond St @ Patricia
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Bruce
Bus Stop
Oshawa Bus Terminal
Bus Station
King Eastbound @ Centre
Bus Stop
Brock St Westbound @ Prince
Bus Stop
Bond Westbound @ Centre
Bus Stop
Simcoe St Southbound @ Adelaide
Bus Stop
Simcoe St Northbound @ Adelaide
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ Bond
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ King
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ William
Bus Stop
Adelaide Westbound @ Simcoe St
Bus Stop
Simcoe St @ John
Bus Stop
Adelaide Eastbound @ Simcoe St
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ Metcalfe
Bus Stop
Simcoe St Southbound @ Parkwood (Lakeridge Health Oshawa)
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ John
Bus Stop
Simcoe St Northbound @ Parkwood (Lakeridge Health Oshawa)
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Hemlock
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.1%
C-
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Downtown Oshawa is 90/100 - which is 20% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime B

Downtown Oshawa crime rates are 2,850 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
2,118 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
732 crimes per 100k
B
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employment D-

The median income in Downtown Oshawa is $57,180 - which is 35% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$57,180
F
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
King-Ritson Dental Clinic
Dentist
Oshawa Clinic
Clinic
Lovell Drugs
Pharmacy
Dental House Dr. Danis & Dr. Kindree
Dentist
Central East Division
Police
Oshawa Dental Clinic
Dentist
Oshawa Health Centre
Clinic
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Hospital
Glazier Medical Centre
Clinic
Oshawa Fire Services Headquarters
Fire Station
Pinewood Centre
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Oshawa Station #4
Fire Station
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dr. Gold's Source Dental
Dentist
Oshawa Centre Dental Office
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Guardian
Pharmacy
New Direction Clinic
Doctor
Lovell Drugs
Pharmacy
Stevenson Dental Care
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Oshawa Station #3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A+

Downtown Oshawa home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a
F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
A+
Home Affordability
N/A
A
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schools A+

The Downtown Oshawa graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D
Elementary Schools (0) A+
Enterphase Child & Family Services
Mary Street Community School
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School Secondary School (Elementary)
St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School
Adult & Continuing Education Centre
DCE- Literacy & Numeracy
DCE-International Languages
Coronation Public School
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School
Glenholme Public School
Glenholme/Grove School
Glenholme/Grove Secondary School (Elementary)
Glenholme Public School
Glenholme Public School
Grove Secondary School
St Hedwig Catholic School
Walter E Harris Public School
Village Union Public School
Sir Albert Love Catholic School
Hillsdale Public School
High Schools (0) A+
Enterphase Child & Family Services
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School Secondary School (Elementary)
O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
DCE - Under 21 Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
Durham Continuing Education
Durham Continuing Education Summer School
Durham Alternative Secondary School
Glenholme/Grove School
Glenholme/Grove Secondary School (Elementary)
Grove School
Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School
Arch Anthony Meagher Day - PSW Catholic District School Board Night School
Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic District School Board Night School
Durham Catholic District School Board Summer School
Durham Catholic Virtual Secondary School
G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School Secondary School (Elementary)
Maxwell Heights Secondary School
Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute
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ratings A+

Downtown Oshawa has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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Downtown Oshawa Area Facts

  • Downtown Oshawa has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown Oshawa crime rates are 26% higher than the Oshawa average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Oshawa is 4% lower than the Oshawa average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tylor Park
      Huron Park
      Bathe Park
      Memorial Park
      Parkwood Estate
      Sunnyside Park
      Eastview Park
      Connaught Park

      Entertainment

      Regent Theatre
      Canadian Automotive Museum
      The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
      Parkwood Estate
      Ontario Regiment Museum
      Oshawa Little Theatre
      Oshawa Community Museum
      Cineplex Odeon Oshawa Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Pizza Pizza
      Quiznos
      Booster Juice
      Prospects Bar & Grill
      Smoke's Poutinerie
      The Real McCoy
      Fionn MacCool's
      Pizzamunno

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Oshawa? Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in Downtown Oshawa.
      Drive to Work
      34%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Lakeridge Health Oshawa

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      I.D.A.
      Guardian
      The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
      I.D.A.
      Lovell Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      New Direction Clinic
      Ritson North Medical Centre
      Dr. CT Rosen