Livability Score

60
/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
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Food and Drink (9) F
LCBO
Alcohol
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (7) F
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Colchester Legion Branch 338
Community Centre
Knights of Columbus
Community Centre
Oddfellows Lodge 309
Community Centre
Howe Fit
Gym
Camoes Portugese Club
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Sanford and Son's
Grocery Store
Uptown Meats & Deli
Butcher
Parks (28) F
Unknown Name
Park
Pollard Park
Park
Harrow Research Station Garden
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Harrow Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Liberato Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (20) F
Stop 'N' Go Variety
Convenience Store
Jen Glamorganic Medical Spa
Beauty
Harrow Antiques & Collectibles
Furniture
Blimeys
Gift Shop
Ginger's
Gift Shop
wHair Else?
Hairdresser
Colonial Variety
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Priscilla's Presents
Gift Shop
Harrow Country Depot
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Essex.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Essex is 89/100 - which is 20% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B

Essex crime rates are 2,845 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
2,115 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
730 crimes per 100k B
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employment B-

The median income in Essex is $78,349 - which is 10% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$78,349 D
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
OPP
Police
Essex Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Hometown Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ambulance Station 19 - Harrow
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Essex 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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schools B

The Essex graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
75% B+
High School Grad. Rates
82% D+
Elementary Schools (6) F
Harrow Public School
St Anthony Catholic School
High Schools (1) F
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ratings F

Essex has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Pollard Park
      Harrow Research Station Garden
      Unknown Name
      Harrow Veterans Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      LCBO
      The Beer Store
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Essex? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Essex.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      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 Essex? The cost of living in Essex is 89/100 - which is 20% lower than Ontario.
      Essex
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Ontario
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Essex? Essex crime rates are 2,845, which are 8% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      2,845 per 100k people

      33% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      33% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Essex? The median income in Essex is $78,349 which is 10% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $78,3495% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      63%2% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      59% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Essex a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Hometown Family Pharmacy
      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Essex home prices? Essex 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
      84%

      25% higher than the CDN average

      B Essex Schools

      Does Essex have good schools? The Essex graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      13%

      47% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      75%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      F User Ratings

      Is Essex a good place to live? Essex has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      25%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      25%

      1 total surveys

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