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Brightwood, Halifax, NS Area Guide

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Living in Brightwood, Halifax, NS

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Brightwood Area Facts

  • Brightwood has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Brightwood crime rates are 4% higher than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Brightwood is 2% lower than the Halifax average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Green Road Park
      Dartmouth High School Park
      Bicentennial School Park
      Bicentennial School Park
      Dartmouth Common
      Northbrook Park
      Wyse Road Parkette
      Lawnsdale Drive Park

      Entertainment

      The Sawmill Playhouse
      Canadian Military Museum
      Evergreen House
      Peace Park Pavillion
      Naval Museum of Halifax
      Seawalk Stage
      14 Bells
      Bus Stop Theatre

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Downtown Pizza
      Tim Hortons
      Nova Scotia Liquor Commission
      El Este Tacos
      Tim Hortons
      Fran's Fish n' Chips

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brightwood? Of all people who commute, 17.2% take public transportation in Brightwood.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brightwood? The cost of living in Brightwood is 89/100 - which is 3% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Brightwood
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brightwood? Brightwood crime rates are 3,975, which are 6% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      3,975 per 100k people

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      6% 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 Brightwood? The median income in Brightwood is $83,762 which is 17% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $83,7622% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      80%25% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      21% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
      Children's Emergency
      Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital
      Dartmouth General - Emergency Department
      Nova Scotia Hospital
      Dartmouth General
      Halifax Infirmary
      IWK Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shopper's Drug Mart 166
      Lawtons Lord Nelson #114
      Lawton's
      Lawton's
      Lawtons
      Guardian
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Hatchet Lake Medical Centre
      Park West Medical Clinic
      Ravines Medical Centre
      Classic Physiotherapy
      Life Care Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic
      Dalhousie Student Health Centre
      Dartmmouth Medical Centre
      The Physio Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Brightwood home prices? Brightwood home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      A- Brightwood Schools

      Does Brightwood have good schools? The Brightwood graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      46%

      84% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Brightwood a good place to live? Brightwood has an overall rating of 51% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      1 total surveys

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