Livability Score

81
/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 (4) A+
Entertainment (4) A+
Food and Drink (13) A-
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) A+
Parks (77) A+
Shops (16) A+
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in Esquimalt.
Public Transit Stops (110)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.7%
B
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Esquimalt is 99/100 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime D+

Esquimalt crime rates are 5,248 per 100k, which is 13% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
4,275 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
973 crimes per 100k
C
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employment B

The median income in Esquimalt is $74,242 - which is 14% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$74,242
D-
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B-

Esquimalt home prices are $709,000 - which is 26% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
$709,000
C-
Home Appreciation Rate
19%
F
Home Affordability
9.5x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools B

The Esquimalt 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) C-
High Schools (0) F
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ratings F

Esquimalt has an overall rating of 50% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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Esquimalt Area Facts

  • Esquimalt has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Esquimalt crime rates are 13% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Esquimalt is 20% lower than the British Columbia average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Memorial Park
      Bullen Park
      Rockcrest Park
      Phil Ross Park
      Naden Park
      Nelson Water Access
      Sturdee Water Access
      Lugrin Park

      Entertainment

      Esquimalt Adventure Park
      CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD29
      CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD20
      Gorge Waterway Nature House
      Four Seasons Musical Theatre
      Fisgard Lighthouse
      Craigflower Schoolhouse
      Craigflower Manor

      Food & Drink

      La Belle Patate
      Panago
      Little Caesars
      Liquor Express
      Tudor House Liquor Store
      McDonald's
      Carlton Club Cabaret
      Sarpino's Pizzeria

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Esquimalt? Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in Esquimalt.
      Drive to Work
      34%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Base Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Esquimalt Medical Clinic