Livability Score

48
/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 (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Scotch Lake.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Scotch Lake 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 A

Scotch Lake crime rates are 1,958 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
1,393 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
565 crimes per 100k
A
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employment B+

The median income in Scotch Lake is $106,199 - which is 49% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$106,199
B+
Unemployment Rate
10.0%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A

Scotch Lake 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 Scotch Lake graduation rate is 74% - which is 9% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
74%
D-
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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Living in Scotch Lake, Cape Breton, NS

Scotch Lake Area Facts

  • Scotch Lake has a Livability Score of 48/100, which is considered poor
  • Scotch Lake crime rates are 43% lower than the Cape Breton average
  • Cost of living in Scotch Lake is 1% higher than the Cape Breton average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Scotch Lake? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Scotch Lake.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Scotch Lake 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