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Rockingham, Halifax, NS Area Guide

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Rockingham Area Facts

  • Rockingham has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Rockingham crime rates are 4% lower than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Rockingham is 2% higher than the Halifax average

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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tremont Plateau Park
      Tremont Plateau Park Playground
      D. J. Butler Park
      Centennial Park
      Sheffield Park
      Chelton Woods Park
      Radcliffe Drive Park
      Lincoln Cross Park

      Entertainment

      Prince's Lodge Rotunda
      Bella Rose Arts Centre
      Africville Museum
      Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
      The Music Room
      Titanic Victims Cemetary
      14 Bells
      Theodore Too

      Food & Drink

      Pizza Tomaso
      Jessy's Pizza
      Vinnie's Pub
      Lindt Outlet
      Pizza Land
      NSLC
      McDonald's
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Rockingham? Of all people who commute, 9.0% take public transportation in Rockingham.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rockingham? The cost of living in Rockingham is 92/100 - which is equal to Nova Scotia.
      Rockingham
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rockingham? Rockingham crime rates are 3,675, which are 13% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      3,675 per 100k people

      13% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      13% 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 Rockingham? The median income in Rockingham is $75,089 which is 5% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $75,0899% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      69%8% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      33% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Rockingham 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 Rockingham home prices? Rockingham 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
      50%

      26% lower than the CDN average

      C+ Rockingham Schools

      Does Rockingham have good schools? The Rockingham graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      41%

      64% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Rockingham a good place to live? Rockingham has an overall rating of 77% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      1 total surveys

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