Livability Score

83
/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 (3) F
Entertainment (5) F
Food and Drink (11) F
Fitness (1) F
Groceries (3) F
Parks (87) A+
Shops (17) D-
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Colwood.
Public Transit Stops (130)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.3%
F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Colwood is 100/100 - which is 19% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime B-

Colwood crime rates are 3,753 per 100k, which is 38% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
3,057 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
696 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Colwood is $108,189 - which is 25% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$108,189
A-
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
C+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A+

Colwood home prices are $1,110,000 - which is 16% higher than British Columbia
Home Price
$1,110,000
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
47%
D+
Home Affordability
10.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B+

The Colwood graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B-
Elementary Schools (0) A
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Colwood has an overall rating of 92% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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A+
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Colwood Area Facts

  • Colwood has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Colwood crime rates are 38% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Colwood is 19% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Terrahue Park
      Matilda Park
      Wickheim Park
      Pit House Park
      Passage Park
      Girou Park
      Gratton Park
      Sue Mar Park

      Entertainment

      Hatley Gardens
      Coast Collective Art Centre
      Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites
      The Q Centre
      Fisgard Lighthouse
      Cineplex Odeon Westshore Cinemas
      Starlight Stadium
      CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD29

      Food & Drink

      Country Rose Pub
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Villages Pizza
      4 Mile Liquor Store
      Tim Hortons
      328 Taphouse + Grill
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Colwood? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Colwood.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      London Drugs
      Rexall

      Doctors