Downtown Sydney, Cape Breton, NS Area Guide

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Downtown Sydney Area Facts

  • Downtown Sydney has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Downtown Sydney crime rates are 36% higher than the Cape Breton average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Sydney is 2% lower than the Cape Breton average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      DesBarres Park
      Korean War Memorial Parkq
      Sydney Boardwalk Park
      Mariners Park
      Wentworth Park
      Wentworth Dog Park
      Louisa Gardens
      Open Hearth Park

      Entertainment

      Highland Arts Theatre
      Cape Breton Centre for Science and Heritage
      St. Patricks
      St Patrick's Museum
      The Convent
      Cossit House
      Cossit House Museum
      Jost House

      Food & Drink

      Parlour Sweet House
      Chill Zone
      Subway
      Daniels
      Kenny's Pizza
      NSLC
      KFC
      Steel City

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Sydney? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Downtown Sydney.
      Drive to Work
      18%

      22% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown Sydney? The cost of living in Downtown Sydney is 80/100 - which is 13% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Downtown Sydney
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Cape Breton
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown Sydney? Downtown Sydney crime rates are 4,617, which are 9% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      4,617 per 100k people

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown Sydney? The median income in Downtown Sydney is $34,756 which is 51% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $34,75658% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      48%25% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      41% higher than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      New Waterford Consolidated Hospital
      Glace Bay Health Care Facility
      Cape Breton Regional Hospital
      Harbour View Hospital
      Northside General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Pollett Drug Store
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Medical Hall Pharmasave

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Downtown Sydney home prices? Downtown Sydney home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      23%

      66% lower than the CDN average

      D+ Downtown Sydney Schools

      Does Downtown Sydney have good schools? The Downtown Sydney graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      21%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Downtown Sydney a good place to live? Downtown Sydney has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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