Livability Score

58
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Half Acre Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Petite Patrie Chocolate
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Kings County Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Cinema
Cineplex Cinemas New Minas
Cinema
Food and Drink (1) F
Unknown Name
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Robin's Donuts
Fast Food
The Village Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wine Kitz
Alcohol
Jessy's Pizza
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
West Side Charlies
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Meadowview Community Centre
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore New Minas
Grocery Store
Avery's Farmer's Market
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Meadowview
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Miner's Marsh
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Oakdene Park
Park
Burgher Hill
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Coldbrook Provincial Park
Park
Jones Subdivision Park
Park
Lonnie Milne Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Spectrum Sk8park
Park
Centreville Recreation Park
Park
Shops (4) F
Blooming Garden Florist
Florist
Phinneys
Clothing
ENVE Hair
Hairdresser
RD Chisholm Stationery-Books
Books
Kent
Home Improvement
Grab It
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Dollarama
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Walmart
Department Store
Bulk Barn
Convenience Store
Mark's
Clothing
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Coles
Books
County Fair Mall
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
Winners
Clothing
Reitmans
Clothing
Alia N TanJay
Clothing
Wicker Emporium
Furniture
Pet Valu
Pets
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Giant Tiger
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Kentville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Kentville is 88/100 - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Kentville crime rates are 6,108 per 100k, which is 45% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
4,346 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,762 crimes per 100k F
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employment D+

The median income in Kentville is $67,794 - which is 5% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$67,794 F
Unemployment Rate
4.4% B-
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Kentville Police Service
Police
Valley Regional Hospital
Hospital
MacLeod Orthodontics
Clinic
RCMP
Police
New Minas Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Kentville home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools F

The Kentville graduation rate is 86% - which is 4% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Kings County Academy
Aldershot Elementary School
New Minas Elementary School
Coldbrook and District School
Evangeline Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Highbury Education Centre
Kings County Adult High School
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ratings A+

Kentville has an overall rating of 87% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

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Kentville Area Facts

  • Kentville has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Kentville crime rates are 45% higher than the Nova Scotia average
  • Cost of living in Kentville is 4% lower than the Nova Scotia average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kentville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Meadowview
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Miner's Marsh
      Unknown Name
      Oakdene Park

      Entertainment

      Kings County Museum
      Unknown Name
      Cineplex Cinemas New Minas

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Wendy's
      Robin's Donuts
      The Village Pub
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Wine Kitz
      Jessy's Pizza

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kentville? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Kentville.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kentville? The cost of living in Kentville is 88/100 - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Kentville
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Nova Scotia
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kentville? Kentville crime rates are 6,108, which are 45% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      6,108 per 100k people

      45% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      45% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kentville? The median income in Kentville is $67,794 which is 5% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $67,79418% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      59%7% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      31% lower than the CDN average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Kentville home prices? Kentville 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
      $77664% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      F Kentville Schools

      Does Kentville have good schools? The Kentville graduation rate is 86% - which is 4% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      25%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Kentville a good place to live? Kentville has an overall rating of 87% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      3 total surveys

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