Whitney Pier, Cape Breton, NS Area Guide

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Whitney Pier Area Facts

  • Whitney Pier has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered poor
  • Whitney Pier crime rates are 20% higher than the Cape Breton average
  • Cost of living in Whitney Pier is 2% lower than the Cape Breton average
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Neville Park
      Eastmount Cemetery
      Steel Workers Memorial Park
      Open Hearth Park
      Wentworth Dog Park
      Louisa Gardens
      Willow Street Ball Field
      David's Playground

      Entertainment

      Whitney Pier Historical Society
      The Convent
      Cape Breton Centre for Science and Heritage
      Cineplex Cinemas Sydney
      Cossit House
      Cossit House Museum
      Jost House Museum
      Jost House

      Food & Drink

      Kenny's Pizza
      Henry St Pub
      NSLC
      Henry St. Pub
      Harveys
      Harvey's
      McDonald's
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Whitney Pier? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Whitney Pier.
      Drive to Work
      30%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Whitney Pier? The cost of living in Whitney Pier is 80/100 - which is 13% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Whitney Pier
      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 Whitney Pier? Whitney Pier crime rates are 4,085, which are 3% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      4,085 per 100k people

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Whitney Pier? The median income in Whitney Pier is $51,609 which is 28% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $51,60937% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      52%19% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      37% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Whitney Pier a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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 Whitney Pier home prices? Whitney Pier 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
      64%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      F Whitney Pier Schools

      Does Whitney Pier have good schools? The Whitney Pier graduation rate is 75% - which is 9% lower than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      8%

      68% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Whitney Pier a good place to live? Whitney Pier has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
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      0 total surveys

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