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 B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) B
Entertainment (7) F
Food and Drink (41) D-
Fitness (9) F
Groceries (11) F
Parks (65) A+
Shops (106) A+
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Welland.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Welland is 89/100 - 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 C

Welland crime rates are 3,750 per 100k, which is 22% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,788 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
963 crimes per 100k
C
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employment D+

The median income in Welland is $64,588 - which is 26% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$64,588
F
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (26)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A+

Welland home prices are $507,000 - which is 38% lower than Ontario
Home Price
$507,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
41%
A-
Home Affordability
7.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A

The Welland graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
68%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
81%
D+
Elementary Schools (23) A+
High Schools (9) A+
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ratings F

Welland has an overall rating of 42% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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      Welland sits in the middle of the Niagara region in Southern Ontario, with both the Welland Canal and the Welland River cutting right through it. The waterways have played a big part in the city’s development, both of which have are significant in Canada’s history. It also has a long railway history, acting as a buffer between Toronto and Buffalo, New York. Today, Welland’s main industry is in manufacturing, particularly in steel. It is also a bilingual city, which means there are a lot of call centres.

      In terms of a place to live, Welland is a lovely city with a thriving art community. Most of this is situated within Downton Welland, which is also where most people will say has the best nightlife. It is also a popular area of the city to live in, as is the northwest part of the city. This is due to the fact that it is where the Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology happens to be, which is the only post-secondary institution in the city. Students flock to this area not only for school, but also to live, drink and eat.

      There are a large population of Francophones living in Welland, which makes it a great place to raise kids. There are also an abundance of French-language schools all over the city, although the majority of schools in Welland do teach in English. Numerous businesses also operate in French, as it is the mother tongue of over 23% of the population. There are also a lot of people with an Italian, Scottish or Irish heritage living in the city, as well as those from a few Eastern European countries.

      Many residents of Welland commute to Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the-Lake or Port Colborne for work. Some even go as far as Buffalo, New York! This is mostly because of the city’s great railway links, though it is also easy to get to any of these other cities by car. When you are within the city itself, there are buses that travel along main routes between 7am and 6:30pm. There are also some great trails in the city that make it easy to walk or cycle around. Any Welland local will say to take a stroll along the canal, as well as the Welland Canal Parkway Trail that runs from St. Catherine’s to Port Colborne. A few other notable things to do include enjoying watersports along the canal, canoeing along the river, sampling food at the annual Niagara Food festival or spending a Saturday at the Farmers' Market.

      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Welland? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Merritt Island
      Memorial Park
      Canal Terrace
      Merritt Park
      Jennifer Park
      Chippawa Park
      Station Park
      Cooks Mills Park

      Entertainment

      Welland Farmers Market
      Town Bell
      Welland Historical Museum
      Cineplex Odeon Seaway Mall Cinemas
      Kingsway Bowling Centre

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      The Beer Store
      Little Caesars
      Volcano Pizzeria
      Little Nashville
      KFC
      LCBO
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Welland? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Welland.
      Drive to Work
      32%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Welland County General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Remedy'sRx
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      VIP Pharmacy
      Pharmasave
      Rexall
      Niagara Street Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Primary Care Niagara
      Dr. Lovegrove
      Health Wise
      Crowland Medical Centre