Livability Score

83
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Ori Foods
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Two if By Sea
Coffee Shop
Ma Belle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe 98
Coffee Shop
New Scotland Yard Emporium
Coffee Shop
Cafe Marco Polo
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Julien’s Bakery and Café
Coffee Shop
The Hydrostone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Creative Cup Cafe
Coffee Shop
Suda Table
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Espresso 46
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Almonack
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Pondside Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Attraction
Fairbanks Centre
Museum
Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing
Cinema
The Sawmill Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Museum
Canadian Military Museum
Museum
Evergreen House
Museum
Peace Park Pavillion
Museum
Naval Museum of Halifax
Museum
14 Bells
Art Gallery
Seawalk Stage
Theatre Arts
Hermes Gallery
Art Gallery
Bus Stop Theatre
Theatre Arts
Africville Museum
Museum
Artists' Quarter
Theatre Arts
Open Mic House
Theatre Arts
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Museum
Leaf Music Inc.
Theatre Arts
Canada 150 sign
Attraction
Salty's
Attraction
Lighthouse Gallery
Art Gallery
The Puffin Gallery
Art Gallery
The Music Room
Theatre Arts
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (0) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Laura Secord
Sweets
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jugo Juice
Fast Food
Villa Madina
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Mrs. Fields
Fast Food
Mrs. Fields
Sweets
Manchu Wok
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
New York Fries
Fast Food
Pretzel Maker
Fast Food
Sam's Seafood
Fast Food
Wok Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Town
Fast Food
Lindt
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
El Este Tacos
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
Findlay Community Centre
Community Centre
GetAir
Gym
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31
Community Centre
Fleet Fitness and Sports Center
Gym
North Woodside Community Centre
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Push Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Italian Canadian Cultural Association
Community Centre
Dawson Print Shop
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
World Trade Convention Centre
Community Centre
Barrington Body Works
Gym
Olympic Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
Citadel Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Nova Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Alta Gymnastics Centre
Gym
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club
Community Centre
Mission to Seafarers
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Health Nutz
Health Food
Delectable Desserts
Bakery
Vessel Meats
Butcher
Atlantic SuperStore -Braemar
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys Express
Grocery Store
Union Mart
Grocery Store
Gouthro's No Frills
Grocery Store
Bagel Montreal Style
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Chops Meat Market
Butcher
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Halifax Bread Factory
Bakery
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Lemonade General Store
Grocery Store
Getaway Farm
Butcher
Ben's Bakery
Bakery
JJ Mart
Grocery Store
Brothers Meats & Delicatessen
Butcher
Mid-East Food Centre
Grocery Store
Fancy Lebanese Bakery
Bakery
Local Source Market
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Italian Market
Grocery Store
LF Bakery
Bakery
Parks (9) A+
Unknown Name
Park
South Ridge Circle Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rajeeve Purba Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cannon Terrace Park
Park
Cyril Smith Golden Acres Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Mayfield Bank Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Albro Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Lawnsdale Drive Park
Park
Crichton Park Elementary School Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Limardo Drive Park
Park
Crichton Park School
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lakeshore Drive Park
Park
Lakeshore Park Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) A+
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Chapter Indigo
Books
Walmart
Department Store
HomeSense
Interior Decoration
Dollarama
Discount Store
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
Boathouse
Clothing
claire's
Fashion
Best Buy
Electronics
Fairweather
Clothing
La Vie en Rose
Clothing
Ardene
Clothing
Spencer's
Gift Shop
Stockhomme
Clothing
Bell
Electronics
Blackwell's
Shoes
Eclipse
Clothing
Tip Top Tailors
Clothing
Garage
Clothing
Naturalizer
Shoes
Pandora
Fashion
West 49
Clothing
Telez
Electronics
Mic Mac Mall
Mall
Aerie
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Beaufort Avenue South (A+)

2. Dartmouth Centre (A+)

3. Clayton Park West (A+)

4. Southdale (A+)

5. Crichton Park (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Lancaster Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
8263 - Sea King Dr After Lancaster Dr
Bus Stop
8265 - Sea King Dr Before Lancaster Dr
Bus Stop
7215 - Micmac Blvd Before Woodland Ave
Bus Stop
7211 - Micmac Blvd Before Horizon Ct
Bus Stop
7213 - Micmac Blvd After Horizon Ct
Bus Stop
8266 - Sea King Dr Before Ernest Ave
Bus Stop
7214 - Micmac Blvd After Woodland Ave
Bus Stop
8264 - Sea King Dr After Ernest Ave
Bus Stop
6326 - Brownlow Ave At Civic 260
Bus Stop
2104 - Brownlow Ave After Eileen Stubbs Ave
Bus Stop
Finnian Row Before Lamont Terr (8657)
Bus Stop
6325 - Brownlow Ave At Civic 250
Bus Stop
6641 - Eileen Stubbs Ave Before MacLean Ave
Bus Stop
Lamont Terrace Before Lemlair Row (8054)
Bus Stop
7127 - Leaman Dr Before Albro Lake Rd
Bus Stop
Micmac Terminal Bay 2
Bus Stop
6328 - Brownlow Ave At Civic 236
Bus Stop
Leaman Dr Before Crystal Dr (2251)
Bus Stop
2105 - Brownlow Ave Before MacLean Ave
Bus Stop
7126 - Leaman Dr After Ambercrest Pl
Bus Stop
Micmac Terminal Bay 1
Bus Stop
2103 - Eileen Stubbs Ave After MacLean Ave
Bus Stop
6540 - Crystal Dr Before Primrose St
Bus Stop
6017 - Albro Lake Rd After Cedar Ct
Bus Stop
Crystal Dr Before Farthington Pl (2252)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.9% C-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Colby Village (A+)

2. Rockingham South (A+)

3. Timberlea (A+)

4. Willowdale (A+)

5. Portland Hills (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Lancaster Ridge is 91/100 - which is 1% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Moser River (A+)

2. Glenmore (A)

3. Higginsville (A)

4. Harrietsfield (A)

5. Marinette (A)

crime B+

Lancaster Ridge crime rates are 2,585 per 100k, which is 39% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
1,839 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
746 crimes per 100k B
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Beaufort Avenue South (A+)

2. Jubilee Road (A+)

3. Point Pleasant Park (A+)

4. Prince's Lodge (A+)

5. Quinpool Road (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Lancaster Ridge is $130,626 - which is 83% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$130,626 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.3% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Robie Street (A+)

2. Jubilee Road (A+)

3. West Porters Lake (A+)

4. Port Wallace (A+)

5. Oakfield (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Health Clinic
Clinic
MicMac Dental Centre
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Fire Station 12
Fire Station
IWK Health Centre Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic Dartmouth
Clinic
Northbrook Police Training Facility
Police
East Division Satellite Office
Police
Montebello Medical
Clinic
Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters
Police
Halifax Regional Police East Division Community Office
Police
International Travel Clinic
Clinic
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Shopper's Drug Mart 166
Pharmacy
EHS Nova Scotia
Ambulance Station
EHS Dartmouth Paramedic Station
Ambulance Station
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Woodlawn Medical Clinic
Clinic
King Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Ambulance Station
Wilkinson Avenue Paramedic Station
Ambulance Station
Tacoma Family Medicine
Doctor
Dartmmouth Medical Centre
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albro Lake (A+)

2. Crystal Heights (A+)

3. Dartmouth Centre (A+)

4. Ellenvale (A+)

5. Fall River (A+)

housing A+

Lancaster Ridge home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Devon (A+)

2. Sambro Creek (A+)

3. Grand Lake (A+)

4. Waverley (A+)

5. Bald Rock (A+)

schools C+

The Lancaster Ridge graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Crichton Park Elementary
John MacNeil Elementary
Harbour View Elementary
Michael Wallace Elementary
Admiral Westphal Elementary
Bicentennial
Alderney Elementary
Hawthorn Elementary
Ian Forsyth Elementary
Shannon Park Elementary
École du Carrefour
Dartmouth South Academy
École Bois-Joli
St. Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary
Brookhouse Elementary
St. Stephens Elementary
Joseph Howe Elementary
Mount Edward Elementary
Oxford
St. Catherines Elementary
Bel Ayr Elementary
Portland Estates Elementary
South Woodside
Saint Marys Elementary
Westmount Elementary
High Schools (0) F
École secondaire Mosaïque
John Martin Junior High
Bicentennial
Dartmouth High
Caledonia Junior High
Prince Andrew High
Ellenvale Junior High
Highland Park Junior High
Citadel High
Eric Graves Memorial Junior High
Oxford
Halifax Central Junior High
Sir Robert Borden Junior High
St. Agnes Junior High
Gorsebrook Junior High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Spring Garden (A+)

2. South End Halifax (A+)

3. Robie Street (A+)

4. Nantucket (A+)

5. West End Halifax (A+)

ratings B-

Lancaster Ridge has an overall rating of 69% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Herring Cove (A+)

2. North Preston (A+)

3. Quinpool Road (A+)

4. Clam Bay (A+)

5. Upper Tantallon (A+)

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Lancaster Ridge Area Facts

  • Lancaster Ridge has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lancaster Ridge crime rates are 32% lower than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Lancaster Ridge is equal to the Halifax average

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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lancaster Ridge? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      South Ridge Circle Park
      Unknown Name
      Rajeeve Purba Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Cannon Terrace Park
      Cyril Smith Golden Acres Park

      Entertainment

      Pondside Amphitheatre
      Unknown Name
      Fairbanks Centre
      Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing
      The Sawmill Playhouse
      Unknown Name
      Canadian Military Museum
      Evergreen House

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Laura Secord
      Cinnabon
      Dairy Queen
      KFC
      Jugo Juice
      Villa Madina
      A&W

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lancaster Ridge? Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in Lancaster Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      13% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lancaster Ridge? The cost of living in Lancaster Ridge is 91/100 - which is 1% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Lancaster Ridge
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lancaster Ridge? Lancaster Ridge crime rates are 2,585, which are 39% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      2,585 per 100k people

      39% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      39% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lancaster Ridge? The median income in Lancaster Ridge is $130,626 which is 83% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $130,62658% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      81%26% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      33% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lancaster Ridge a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Lancaster Ridge home prices? Lancaster Ridge 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
      72%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      C+ Lancaster Ridge Schools

      Does Lancaster Ridge have good schools? The Lancaster Ridge graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      40%

      60% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Lancaster Ridge a good place to live? Lancaster Ridge has an overall rating of 69% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      1 total surveys

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