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 (10) A+
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Atmosphere Cafe
Coffee Shop
Planet Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Capistrano
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coco Latte
Coffee Shop
Red Brick Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
My Kitty Cafe
Coffee Shop
Park Grocery
Coffee Shop
M.E. Cafe
Coffee Shop
Planet Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Planet Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Java Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Guelph Civic Museum
Museum
Trappers Alley
Nightclub
Sleeman Centre
Stadium
Guelph Concert Theatre
Nightclub
River Run Centre
Theatre Arts
Locomotive 6167
Attraction
McCrae House
Attraction
John McCrae Memorial Garden
Attraction
Art Gallery of Guelph
Art Gallery
Alumni Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Woodlawn Bowl
Bowling Alley
Galaxy Cinemas Guelph
Cinema
Main Stage
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (42) A+
Two Faces
Bar
Harvey's
Fast Food
The Albion
Bar
Yeeros
Fast Food
Southern Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Trish Juice
Fast Food
Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
Fast Food
Jimmy Jazz
Bar
Royal Electric
Bar
Frank'n'Steins
Bar
NV Lounge
Bar
McCabe's Irish Pub and Grill
Bar
Smoke's Poutinerie
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Brothers Brewing
Bar
Coco Chicken
Fast Food
Osmow's
Fast Food
Faze Place
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Philthy Philly's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
eBar
Bar
Refresh Juice Co.
Fast Food
Tony's Billiards
Bar
Moe's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
F45 Training
Gym
Pilates In Guelph
Gym
Guelph Youth Music Centre
Community Centre
Italian Canadian Club
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Movati Athletic Club
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Vitality Fitness Studio
Gym
9Round
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Project Iron
Gym
Health Hub
Gym
iLoveKickboxing.com
Gym
Groceries (11) A+
Killer Cupcakes Goremet
Bakery
Eric the Baker
Bakery
Himalayan Grocers
Grocery Store
Stone Store
Grocery Store
Market Fresh
Grocery Store
Noki Farms
Grocery Store
Wellington Cakes
Bakery
New Age Health Food
Health Food
West End Bakery
Bakery
Goodness Me!
Health Food
Decadently Yours
Bakery
With The Grain
Bakery
Angelino's Fresh Choice Market
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Polestar Hearth
Bakery
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Ethnic Supermarket
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Helal Store
Grocery Store
Habesha Grocery & Bakery
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
The Indian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Oma Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Unknown Name
Park
I.O.D.E Fountain Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Priory Square
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Royal City Park
Park
Trafalgar Square
Park
John Galt Park
Park
Marianne's Park
Park
Sunny Acres
Park
York Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Goldie Mill Park
Park
Hillcrest Park
Park
Blossom Junction
Park
Silver Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Joseph Wolfond Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Joseph Wolfond Memorial Park West
Park
St. George's Park
Park
Bristol Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (38) A+
Cut Bar
Hairdresser
Grit & Grace
Clothing
Guildcraft The Duvet and Pillow Company
Furniture
ArtaTexture
Hairdresser
Matthew's Barbershop
Hairdresser
The Bookshelf
Books
If Footwear Boutique
Shoes
Grey Rock Clothing Co.
Clothing
The Bloom Room
Florist
The Ten Spot
Beauty
Zimochod Jewellers
Fashion
beautybymarjie
Beauty
Modern Tourist
Fashion
On The Verge
Clothing
Simply Wonderful Toys
Toys
Acqua Quebec Studio and Retreat
Beauty
Janus Books
Books
PCTrust Computer
Electronics
Blush
Clothing
Pretty Chic Boutique
Fashion
DataMatrix Computers Inc.
Electronics
Franco and Sons Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Old Quebec Street
Mall
Speed River Bicycle
Bicycle
Shagg Salon
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Waverley (A+)

2. Onward Willow (A+)

3. West Willow Village (A+)

4. Two Rivers (A+)

5. Old University (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.5% take public transportation in Guelph Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (37)
Stops & Stations A+
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station
Transit Station
Wyndham at Fountain southbound
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Guelph Central GO
Bus Stop
Wyndham at Fountain northbound
Bus Stop
Guelph Central GO
Bus Stop
Guelph Central GO
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 14
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 8
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 15
Bus Stop
Wellington at Gordon eastbound
Bus Stop
Wellington at Dublin westbound
Bus Stop
Wellington at Wyndham westbound
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 22
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 18
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 7
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 21
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 19
Bus Stop
Wellington at Dublin eastbound
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 6
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 20
Bus Stop
Guelph Central Station Platform 5
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.5% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Exhibition Park (A+)

2. Old University (A+)

3. Northwest Industrial Park (A+)

4. West Willow Village (A+)

5. West Willow Woods (A+)

cost of living D+

The cost of living in Guelph Downtown is 97/100 - which is 13% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Onward Willow (B+)

2. The Junction (B)

3. Priory Park (B-)

4. Northwest Industrial Park (B-)

5. Two Rivers (B-)

crime C-

Guelph Downtown crime rates are 4,069 per 100k, which is 32% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
3,024 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
1,045 crimes per 100k C-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Guelph Village (A)

2. Arboretum (A)

3. Hanlon Industiral (A)

4. York (A-)

5. Clairfields (A-)

employment C-

The median income in Guelph Downtown is $62,415 - which is 29% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$62,415 F
Unemployment Rate
4.8% C+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Kortright Hills (A+)

2. Clairfields (A+)

3. Westminster Woods (A+)

4. Eden Mills (A+)

5. Rockwood (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Guelph Police Service
Police
Easternwell Chinese Medicine
Doctor
Norfolk Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Royal City Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wellington Hand Clinic
Clinic
Emergency Services Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Guelph Royal Dental Centre
Dentist
Dr Charles P Minett
Dentist
Beginnings Family Services
Doctor
Guelph Community Health Centre
Clinic
Bisson Dentistry
Dentist
Guelph General Hospital
Hospital
Rexall
Pharmacy
Homewood Health Centre
Hospital
Willow Medical Clinic
Clinic
St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
UC Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Campus Dentist
Dentist
Silvercreek Walk-In Clinic
Doctor
Rexall
Pharmacy
DiabetesCare Guelph
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Hanlon Industiral (A+)

2. Kortright Hills (A+)

3. Northwest Industrial Park (A+)

4. Old University (A+)

5. Parkwood Gardens (A+)

housing B

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

1. St. George's Square (A+)

2. Clairfields (A+)

3. Westminster Woods (A+)

4. Kortright Hills (A+)

5. Grange Hill East (A+)

schools A+

The Guelph Downtown graduation rate is 90% - which is 7% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Central Public School
Continuing Education
Virtual School - Elementary
John McCrae Public School
Heritage Languages
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ecole King George Public School
Paisley Road Public School
Victory Public School
St Joseph Catholic School
John Galt Public School
Willow Road Public School
Pathways
ÉÉC Saint-René-Goupil
Ottawa Crescent Public School
Holy Rosary Catholic School
St John Catholic School
Priory Park Public School
June Avenue Public School
Edward Johnson Public School
École élémentaire L'Odyssée
St Peter Catholic School
Westwood Public School
Taylor Evans Public School
Jean Little Public School
High Schools (5) A+
St John Bosco Catholic School
New Way
Continuing Education
Virtual School - Secondary
Give Yourself Credit
Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Wellington Cath Summer School Summer School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
John F Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute
St James Catholic School
College Heights Secondary School
Secondary Remote School
Cont Ed Literacy/Numeracy Strategy School
Day School -Wellington Centre For ContEd
Night School-Wellington Centre for ContE
Wellington Centre for Cont Ed
Wellington Summer School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Priory Park (A+)

2. Westminster Woods (A+)

3. Old University (A+)

4. St. George's Square (A+)

5. Guelph Downtown (A+)

ratings A+

Guelph Downtown has an overall rating of 89% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Guelph Downtown (A+)

2. Parkwood Gardens (A+)

3. Saint Georges (A)

4. West Willow Woods (B+)

5. Grange Hill East (B+)

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  • Guelph Downtown has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Guelph Downtown crime rates are 13% higher than the Guelph average
  • Cost of living in Guelph Downtown is equal to the Guelph average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      I.O.D.E Fountain Park
      Unknown Name
      Priory Square
      Heritage Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Royal City Park

      Entertainment

      Guelph Civic Museum
      Trappers Alley
      Sleeman Centre
      Guelph Concert Theatre
      River Run Centre
      Locomotive 6167
      McCrae House
      John McCrae Memorial Garden

      Food & Drink

      Two Faces
      Harvey's
      The Albion
      Yeeros
      Southern Fried Chicken
      Trish Juice
      Fat Bastard Burrito Co.
      Jimmy Jazz

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Guelph Downtown? Of all people who commute, 10.5% take public transportation in Guelph Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Guelph Downtown? The cost of living in Guelph Downtown is 97/100 - which is 13% lower than Ontario.
      Guelph Downtown
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Guelph
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Guelph Downtown? Guelph Downtown crime rates are 4,069, which are 32% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      4,069 per 100k people

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Guelph Downtown? The median income in Guelph Downtown is $62,415 which is 29% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $62,41524% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      75%18% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      25% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Homewood Health Centre
      Guelph General Hospital
      St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph

      Pharmacies

      Guardian
      Rexall
      Rexall
      Campus Drugmart IDA
      Loblaw Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      University Square Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Easternwell Chinese Medicine
      Dawson Road Family Medical Clinic
      Silvercreek Walk-In Clinic
      Women’s Health Associates
      Beginnings Family Services

      B Housing

      What are Guelph Downtown home prices? Guelph Downtown 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
      37%

      45% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Guelph Downtown Schools

      Does Guelph Downtown have good schools? The Guelph Downtown graduation rate is 90% - which is 7% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      44%

      77% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      69%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Guelph Downtown a good place to live? Guelph Downtown has an overall rating of 89% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      1 total surveys

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