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 (51) A+
Entertainment (20) A+
Food and Drink (188) A+
Fitness (20) C-
Groceries (46) A+
Parks (286) A+
Shops (404) C+
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Windsor.
Public Transit Stops (63)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Windsor is 87/100 - which is 22% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime F

Windsor crime rates are 5,259 per 100k, which is 70% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
3,909 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
1,350 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D+

The median income in Windsor is $61,098 - which is 30% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$61,098
F
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (72)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Windsor home prices are $560,400 - which is 32% lower than Ontario
Home Price
$560,400
F
Home Appreciation Rate
52%
A+
Home Affordability
9.2x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A

The Windsor graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
66%
C+
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (64) A+
High Schools (27) A+
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ratings B+

Windsor has an overall rating of 76% from 14 reviews.
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User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes
B+
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      Windsor, ON

      Windsor in Ontario is the southernmost city in Canada and located just a short drive away from Detroit. The two cities were the hub of the locomotive industry and suffered losses when the factories folded in the global financial crisis. However, Windsor has seen a resurgence in recent years and is attracting a young and lively crowd of artists, musicians and retirees primarily due to its inexpensive housing and low cost of living. Windsor is also popular with entrepreneurs due to its low start-up costs. Our Windsor Livability guide will take you through all you need to know before heading to Windsor, from its vibrant cultural scene and warm community, to favourite resident recreational spots.

      Due to the low cost of housing, it is not uncommon for Windsorites to own multiple properties. Although prices are low, the housing market is becoming steadily more competitive and expensive as more people move to the city to work, start their own businesses or to retire. Windsor offers safe communities in well-planned neighbourhoods with street names that evoke the city’s strong French-Canadian heritage. This history is reflected particularly in the architecture of areas like Lakeshore, Tecumseh and LaSalle, which also have a significant number of Francophone residents. Sandwich, Ford City and Walkerville also have a number of historic buildings and these charming neighbourhoods with their many open green spaces are perfect for young families.

      Windsor also offers a range of entertainment opportunities to cater to its new generation of residents and new developments of restaurants, bars and spaces for art and music have taken the city by storm. Other highlights include the Walkerville area in particular for its selection of breweries and historical beer walks, where you can end the night with a pint of Guinness and an acoustic set at Kildare House. Ouellette Avenue, the main commercial street has a number of nightclubs, restaurants and shops. Here, you can walk along the river front and look at the Detroit skyline, or have a picnic at Willistead Park and Point Peele. Many residents also simply drive across the Ambassador Bridge to Detroit for music gigs and sports games, or take the Transit Windsor, which provides bus services within the city as well as to downtown Detroit.

      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Windsor Civic Esplanade
      Civic Esplanade
      Fred Thomas Park
      Chatham St Parkette
      Windsor Civic Esplanade
      Bruce Park
      Hugh & Richard Graybiel Garden
      Windsor Civic Esplanade

      Entertainment

      Capitol Theatre
      Water World
      Chrysler Theatre
      Art Gallery of Windsor
      Pyramid Theater
      Main Amphitheatre
      DuMouchelle's
      Guardian Building

      Food & Drink

      Patio Lounge
      McDonald's
      Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits
      The Bull & Barrel
      KFC
      L'atelier du Chocolat
      Frenchy's Poutinery
      Popeyes

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Windsor? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Windsor.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Windsor Metropolitan Hospital
      Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus
      Maryvale
      Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      West Grand Pharmacy
      Dougall Pharmacy
      Guardian
      I.D.A.
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Health Walk In Clinic
      FYI Doctors
      South Windsor Women's Health
      South Dougall Medical Clinic