Livability Score

67
/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 (16) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Airlines Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sam's Percolator
Coffee Shop
Baja Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Big Ricki's Little Bake Shop
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) C-
Capitol Theatre
Theatre Arts
River Rock Social House
Nightclub
Bowlerama
Bowling Alley
Chatham Railway Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Chatham-Kent Museum
Museum
Galaxy Cinemas Chatham
Cinema
Unknown Name
Attraction
Food and Drink (39) A+
Chatham Burgers
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Crave's Poutinerie
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Jazz Bah
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Spanky's
Bar
Harvey's
Fast Food
Bella Chocolatier
Sweets
Elephants Nest
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Burrito Guyz
Fast Food
Gyros & More
Fast Food
Champz Sportz Grille
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Frick's Fish & Chips
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Active Lifestyle Centre
Community Centre
Revolve Spin Company
Gym
Woodstock Institute Sertoma Help Centre
Community Centre
Phoenix Training Studio
Gym
Groceries (11) F
Maple City Bakery
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Dutch Market
Grocery Store
Mercado Fresh
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
The Healthy Habit
Health Food
M&M Food Market
Butcher
No Frills
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (86) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Croydon Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
McKenough Park
Park
Steele Park
Park
Veterans Tribute Garden
Park
Veterans Tribute Garden
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Jaycee-Riverview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Zonta Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Tecumseh Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (90) A+
Richmond Convenience
Convenience Store
Syd Kemsley Florist
Florist
Turns and Tales Board Game Cafe
Books
Holland Optical
Optician
Easy Nails
Beauty
Barrypatch Collectibles
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Goldcoast Fashions
Clothing
Rachel's Room
Clothing
Morgan's Fashion
Clothing
Lorrie's Country Nook
Furniture
Sonya Roe Jewellers
Fashion
Loft
Clothing
Kathy's Kloset
Clothing
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Ardene
Clothing
Downtown Chatham Centre
Mall
Ricki's
Clothing
Suzy Shier
Clothing
Cleo
Clothing
Dollarama
Discount Store
Speaking Phones
Electronics
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Stan's Flower Market
Florist
Gray's China Hall
Gift Shop
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Wallaceburg (A+)

2. Chatham (A+)

3. Downtown Wallaceburg (A+)

4. Blenheim (B+)

5. Dresden (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Chatham.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Chatham
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Chatham (F)

2. Rondeau Park (F)

3. Charing Cross (F)

4. Dealtown (F)

5. Wheatley (F)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Chatham is 86/100 - which is 23% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Bothwell (A+)

2. Downtown Wallaceburg (A+)

3. Wallaceburg (A+)

4. Muirkirk (A+)

5. Dresden (A+)

crime D

Chatham crime rates are 4,725 per 100k, which is 53% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
3,512 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
1,213 crimes per 100k D-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Pain Court (A+)

2. Rondeau Park (A+)

3. Duart (B-)

4. Tupperville (B-)

5. Cedar Springs (B-)

employment D-

The median income in Chatham is $63,127 - which is 28% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$63,127 F
Unemployment Rate
5.4% C-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Rondeau Park (A+)

2. Tupperville (B+)

3. Pain Court (B)

4. Romney (C+)

5. Cedar Springs (C+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
LightHouse Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Ambulance Station
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Site
Hospital
Chatham-Kent Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Chatham-Kent Police Service HQ
Police
Unknown Name
Doctor
Chatham-Kent Family Health Team Chatham
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Thames River Family Dentistry
Dentist
Unknown Name
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
Children's Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent
Clinic
Unknown Name
Doctor
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Doctor
Chatham-Kent Fire Station 2 Chatham
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
OPP - Chatham-Kent
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Dresden (A+)

2. Highgate (A-)

3. Thamesville (A-)

4. Tilbury (F)

5. Blenheim (A+)

housing A+

Chatham home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Rondeau Park (A+)

2. Tupperville (A+)

3. Pain Court (A+)

4. Wheatley (A+)

5. Charing Cross (A+)

schools B

The Chatham graduation rate is 79% - which is 6% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (16) D-
Winston Churchill Public School
CKCS - Elementary School
Monsignor Uyen Catholic School
Tecumseh Public School
Victor Lauriston Public School
St Ursula Catholic School
Queen Elizabeth II C Public School
Autism Transitional Classroom
King George VI Public School
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
St. Angela Merici Catholic School
Georges P Vanier Catholic School
Indian Creek Road Public School
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie
Gregory Drive Public School
McNaughton Ave Public School
High Schools (4) C-
Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School
CKICS-secondary Secondary School
Chatham-Kent Secondary School
John McGregor Secondary School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown Wallaceburg (A+)

2. Wallaceburg (A)

3. Blenheim (B+)

4. Thamesville (B+)

5. Chatham (B)

ratings F

Chatham has an overall rating of 45% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Shrewsbury (A+)

2. Charing Cross (A)

3. Blenheim (B+)

4. Ridgetown (B+)

5. Thamesville (B+)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Croydon Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      McKenough Park

      Entertainment

      Capitol Theatre
      River Rock Social House
      Bowlerama
      Chatham Railway Museum
      Unknown Name
      Chatham-Kent Museum
      Galaxy Cinemas Chatham
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Chatham Burgers
      Subway
      Crave's Poutinerie
      The Beer Store
      Domino's
      LCBO
      Jazz Bah
      A&W

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Chatham? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Chatham.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% 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 Chatham? The cost of living in Chatham is 86/100 - which is 23% lower than Ontario.
      Chatham
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Chatham-Kent
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chatham? Chatham crime rates are 4,725, which are 53% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      4,725 per 100k people

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Chatham? The median income in Chatham is $63,127 which is 28% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $63,12723% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      57%11% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Site
      Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Sydenham Site

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall
      Wallaceburg Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      Blenheim Medical Centre

      A+ Housing

      What are Chatham home prices? Chatham home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      B Chatham Schools

      Does Chatham have good schools? The Chatham graduation rate is 79% - which is 6% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      15%

      41% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      64%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      F User Ratings

      Is Chatham a good place to live? Chatham has an overall rating of 45% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      45%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      45%

      9 total surveys

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