Livability Score

77
/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 (27) F
Entertainment (13) F
Food and Drink (42) A-
Fitness (18) F
Groceries (14) F
Parks (65) A+
Shops (169) A+
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Courtenay.
Public Transit Stops (126)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6%
F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Courtenay is 92/100 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime F

Courtenay crime rates are 10,081 per 100k, which is 67% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
8,211 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,870 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C

The median income in Courtenay is $70,357 - which is 18% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$70,357
F
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (50)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A

Courtenay home prices are $706,000 - which is 26% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
$706,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
42%
C-
Home Affordability
10x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools C+

The Courtenay graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
56%
D
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (9) F
High Schools (6) D-
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ratings A

Courtenay has an overall rating of 83% from 2 reviews.
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Courtenay Area Facts

  • Courtenay has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Courtenay crime rates are 67% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Courtenay is 25% lower than the British Columbia average

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      A- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Trumpeter Glen Park
      Hobson Park
      Unknown Name
      Knights of Columbus Park
      Sunrise Rotary Park
      Unknown Name
      Lewis Park Playground
      Courtenay Rotary Waterpark

      Entertainment

      Sid Williams Civic Theatre
      HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial
      Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre
      Comox Valley Art Gallery
      Lupine Art Studio
      Codes Country Lanes
      Art Alchemy Studio
      Nim Nim Interpretive Centre

      Food & Drink

      Match Eatery & Public House
      The Mex
      The Mex Beer & Wine
      Islander Pizza & Pasta
      Fatburger & Buffalo's Express
      A&W
      Domino's
      Triple O's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Courtenay? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Courtenay.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      North Island Hospital - Comox Valley (Emergency)
      North Island Hospital - Comox Valley

      Pharmacies

      Loblaw Pharmacy
      London Drugs
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Courtenay Pharmacy
      Living Room Pharmacy
      Pure Integrated Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Dr. Donald Jenkins Jr. Internist & Dermatologist
      Crown Isle Clinic
      Dr. J.P. Classen - Ophthalmologist
      R.G. Cockwill Chiropractic
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