Livability Score

51
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Kenny's Pizza
Fast Food
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Greco
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Brooks Haven Recreation
Community Centre
Brooks Haven Recreation
Community Centre
Crossfit Per Ardua
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Harold's Bakery
Bakery
Leaf & Root Wellness Market
Health Food
Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Fatima Recreation Park
Park
Shops (1) F
John's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Value Check Plaza
Mall
Walmart
Department Store
JR Raheys Furniture Appliance and Electronics
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Howie Center.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Howie Center is 82/100 - which is 11% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B

Howie Center crime rates are 2,866 per 100k, which is 32% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,039 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
827 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment C

The median income in Howie Center is $76,785 - which is 8% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$76,785
D
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
A
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Coxheath Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A

Howie Center home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a
F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
C-
Home Affordability
N/A
A+
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schools F

The Howie Center graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82%
D+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Mountainview Elementary School
Sydney River Elementary School
Coxheath Elementary School
Malcolm Munroe Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Riverview High School
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ratings A+

Howie Center has an overall rating of 94% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Living in Howie Center, Cape Breton, NS

Howie Center Area Facts

  • Howie Center has a Livability Score of 51/100, which is considered poor
  • Howie Center crime rates are 16% lower than the Cape Breton average
  • Cost of living in Howie Center is 1% higher than the Cape Breton average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Howie Center? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fatima Recreation Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Kenny's Pizza
      KFC/Taco Bell
      Greco
      NSLC
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Howie Center? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Howie Center.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Howie Center 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