Amenities
The area boasts an ample array of local amenities, such as restaurants, entertainment options, grocery stores and parks, all conveniently located within walking distance.
Commute
A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.
Housing
High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Health & Safety
Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.
Schools
The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.
Ratings
Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.
| Statistic | Halifax | Nova Scotia | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 40.6% | 39.8% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 4.2% | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 6.9% | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 4.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
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