Livability Score

71
/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 (7) F
C'est Tout
Coffee Shop
Harvest Social
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Hawk's Nest
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) A+
Lockmaster's house
Attraction
Lower Reach Splash Pad
Water Park
actual end of earthen work separating the old and new locks
Attraction
Gratton Lanes
Bowling Alley
Organic Conceptions
Art Gallery
Defensible Lockmaster's House
Attraction
Maintenance Building (historic structure)
Attraction
The Craine House
Attraction
Rideau Canal Visitor Centre
Attraction
Smiths Falls Community Theatre
Theatre Arts
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario
Museum
Gallipeau Centre Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lockmaster's House (Historic Structure)
Attraction
Food and Drink (16) F
Matty O'Sea's Pub and Restaurant
Bar
Milano Pizzeria
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Spise Fine Foods
Deli
Shawarma on the Falls
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Lee Tavern
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Hank Fries
Fast Food
Britt's Chips
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
StrongFit
Gym
Lions Club
Community Centre
Functional Performance Fitness
Gym
Iron Body Fitness
Gym
South Elmsley Municipal Complex
Community Centre
Groceries (9) B
Pickled Pig Cheese & Charcuterie
Cheese
C'est Tout Bakery
Bakery
Barb's Dinner
Bakery
Modern Thymes Natural Food
Health Food
C'est Tout
Bakery
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Valley Custom Cutting
Butcher
Parks (16) A+
Lower Reach Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Murphy Park
Park
Community Centre Park Area
Park
Poonamalie locks
Park
Shops (60) A+
Queen St Convenience
Convenience Store
Golden Triangle Heating Supply
Houseware
Salvation Army Thrift Shop
Department Store
Verna's Dry Goods & Novelty
Gift Shop
Circle K
Convenience Store
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Lacey's Furniture and Mattress Centre
Furniture
Captain's Barber Chair
Hairdresser
MCL Apparel
Clothing
Weso Products Inc
Electronics
Elizabeth Interiors
Furniture
Salon Body WOrks
Beauty
Bone Appetit! Pet Company
Pets
Arlie's Books
Books
Transition hair salon
Hairdresser
Strands Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Michele's Doorway To Splendour
Clothing
Swissmiss Bridal
Clothing
Studio 16 Barbering & Hairstyling
Hairdresser
Lampliter Flea Market
Discount Store
Tayboo Boutique
Gift Shop
Smith Shoes Comfort and Corrective Foot Wear
Shoes
Smiths Falls Pet Grooming
Pets
Gemmell's Flowers
Florist
Circle K
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Smiths Falls.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Smiths Falls
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Smiths Falls is 81/100 - which is 27% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime F

Smiths Falls crime rates are 7,653 per 100k, which is 148% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
5,688 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,965 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Smiths Falls is $58,086 - which is 34% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$58,086 F
Unemployment Rate
4.7% C+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Lanark County Paramedic Services
Ambulance Station
Smiths Falls Police Service
Police
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Maple Dental
Dentist
Rideau Orthodontic Mfg. Ltd
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Drugstore Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dentistry @ Smiths Falls
Dentist
OPP East Region Headquarters
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital - Smiths Falls Site
Hospital
Ontario Provincial Police
Police
Cornelia Court Medical Centre
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Smiths Falls COVID-19 Assessment Centre
Clinic
OPP Smith Falls
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Smiths Falls 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 B-

The Smiths Falls graduation rate is 77% - which is 8% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
53% D-
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (5) C-
Duncan J Schoular Public School
Chimo Elementary School
St Francis de Sales Separate School
Montague Public School
High Schools (7) A+
CDSBEO Literacy/Numeracy
CDSBEO Literacy/Numeracy Summer
CDSBEO Summer School
CDSBEO Continuing Education Catholic School
CDSBEO E-Learning School Night School
St. James Catholic Education Centre High School
Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute
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ratings C-

Smiths Falls has an overall rating of 59% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes C-
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Smiths Falls, ON Area Guide

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Smiths Falls Area Facts

  • Smiths Falls has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Smiths Falls crime rates are 148% higher than the Ontario average
  • Cost of living in Smiths Falls is 27% lower than the Ontario average

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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lower Reach Park
      Victoria Park
      Murphy Park
      Community Centre Park Area
      Poonamalie locks

      Entertainment

      Lockmaster's house
      Lower Reach Splash Pad
      actual end of earthen work separating the old and new locks
      Gratton Lanes
      Organic Conceptions
      Defensible Lockmaster's House
      Maintenance Building (historic structure)
      The Craine House

      Food & Drink

      Matty O'Sea's Pub and Restaurant
      Milano Pizzeria
      Pizza Pizza
      Spise Fine Foods
      Shawarma on the Falls
      Subway
      Burger King
      Lee Tavern

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Smiths Falls? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Smiths Falls.
      Drive to Work
      34%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Smiths Falls? The cost of living in Smiths Falls is 81/100 - which is 27% lower than Ontario.
      Smiths Falls
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Ontario
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Smiths Falls? Smiths Falls crime rates are 7,653, which are 148% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      7,653 per 100k people

      81% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      81% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Smiths Falls? The median income in Smiths Falls is $58,086 which is 34% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $58,08630% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      53%18% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      26% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital - Smiths Falls Site

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      Drugstore Pharmacy
      I.D.A.
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Smiths Falls home prices? Smiths Falls home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $88059% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      B- Smiths Falls Schools

      Does Smiths Falls have good schools? The Smiths Falls graduation rate is 77% - which is 8% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      10%

      61% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      53%

      20% lower than the CDN average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Smiths Falls a good place to live? Smiths Falls has an overall rating of 59% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      4 total surveys

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