Livability Score

52
/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 (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Unknown Name
Water Park
Splash Pad
Water Park
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Museum
Doon Heritage Village
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Gino's Pizza
Fast Food
Verona
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Shawarma Star
Fast Food
Williamsburg Arms
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rustic Slice
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
City Pizza
Fast Food
Pizza Roma
Fast Food
Mini May Cookies
Sweets
Debrodniks Donuts
Fast Food
Mario's Pizza
Fast Food
Gino's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Water Smart
Beverages
Popular Pizza
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
iShawarma
Fast Food
Bar Burrito
Fast Food
South St. Burger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Freedom Community Center
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Williamsburg Community Centre
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Country Hills Community Centre
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre & Splashpad
Community Centre
Chandler Mowat Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Montenegro Foods
Butcher
M&M Food Market
Butcher
No Frills
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
M&M Meats
Butcher
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
RBJ Schlegel Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sophia Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Parkvale Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
New Dundee Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Huron Natural Area
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) F
Litte Short Stop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Optician
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Evolutions
Hairdresser
Scholar's Choice
Toys
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
L.A Nails
Beauty
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Strasburg Convenience
Convenience Store
Unisex 3 Hairstyling
Hairdresser
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Wendy's Nail Salon
Beauty
Global Pet Foods
Pets
K.C Convenience
Convenience Store
Pioneer Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Little Short Stop
Convenience Store
Family Tree Hair & Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Unique Hair Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fairfield (A+)

2. Laurentian Hills (A+)

3. Rosemount (A+)

4. Highland-Stirling (A+)

5. Southdale (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in South Plains.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Ludolph / Huron
Bus Stop
Ludolph / Huron
Bus Stop
Huron / Fischer-Hallman
Bus Stop
Ludolph / West Oak
Bus Stop
Ludolph / West Oak
Bus Stop
Huron / Fischer-Hallman
Bus Stop
Ludolph / Olivia
Bus Stop
Ludolph / Olivia
Bus Stop
Huron / Woodbine
Bus Stop
Woodbine / Huron
Bus Stop
Seabrook / Fischer-Hallman
Bus Stop
Seabrook / Fischer-Hallman
Bus Stop
Woodbine / Maitland
Bus Stop
Woodbine / Sophia
Bus Stop
Fischer-Hallman / Portuguese Club
Bus Stop
Fischer-Hallman / Williamsburg Cemetery
Bus Stop
Woodbine / Parkvale
Bus Stop
Parkvale / Woodbine
Bus Stop
Parkvale / Huron Park
Bus Stop
Parkvale / Huron Park
Bus Stop
Parkvale / Woodbine
Bus Stop
Parkvale / Woodbine
Bus Stop
Parkvale / Featherstone
Bus Stop
Parkvale / Huron Natural Park
Bus Stop
Parkvale / Huron
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Laurentian Hills (A+)

2. Meinzinger (A+)

3. Auditorium (A+)

4. St. Marys Hospital (A+)

5. Country Hills (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in South Plains is 95/100 - which is 15% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Chandler - Mowat (A+)

2. Alpine (A)

3. Centre District (A-)

4. Victoria Hills (A-)

5. Highland-Stirling (A-)

crime B

South Plains crime rates are 3,031 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
2,253 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
778 crimes per 100k B
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bridgeport North (A+)

2. Deer Ridge Estates (A+)

3. Doon South (A+)

4. Grand Hill Village (A+)

5. Hidden Valley (A+)

employment A+

The median income in South Plains is $121,499 - which is 39% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$121,499 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Grand River South (A+)

2. South Plains (A+)

3. Dundee (A+)

4. Idlewood (A+)

5. Bridgeport (A+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Kitchener Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Pharmasave Huron Crossing Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wilmot Township Fire Station 2
Fire Station
St. George Medical Center
Clinic
Sobeys Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dentist
Dentist
Doon Village Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kitchener Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Strive Physiotherapy
Clinic
Doon South Dental
Dentist
Gaurdian pharmacy
Pharmacy
Country Park Dental
Dentist
Remedy'sRx
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Kitchener Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bridgeport West (A+)

2. Doon South (A+)

3. Larentian West (A+)

4. Rockway (A+)

5. Rosemount (A+)

housing A+

South Plains home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a C-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lower Doon (A+)

2. Grand River North (A+)

3. Country Hills West (A+)

4. Bridgeport (A+)

5. Country Hills East (A+)

schools F

The South Plains graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87% C+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Janet Metcalfe Public School
Foundations
Jean Steckle Public School
New Dundee Public School
Williamsburg Public School
Brigadoon Public School
W.T. Townshend Public School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School
John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School
ÉÉC Cardinal-Léger
Glencairn Public School
Groh Public School
St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School
J W Gerth Public School
Pioneer Park Public School
Trillium Public School
Country Hills Public School
St Timothy Catholic Elementary School
Monsignor Haller Catholic Elementary School
Alpine Public School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School
Driftwood Park Public School
Meadowlane Public School
High Schools (0) F
Huron Heights Secondary School
St Mary's High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Victoria Park (A+)

2. Market District (A+)

3. Civic Centre (A+)

4. Mount Hope Huron Park (A+)

5. Mill Courtland Woodside Park (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Heritage Park (A+)

2. Grand Hill Village (A+)

3. Lower Doon (A+)

4. Larentian West (A+)

5. Laurentian Hills (A+)

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South Plains Area Facts

  • South Plains has a Livability Score of 52/100, which is considered poor
  • South Plains crime rates are 27% lower than the Kitchener average
  • Cost of living in South Plains is 1% higher than the Kitchener average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      RBJ Schlegel Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Sophia Park

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Splash Pad
      Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
      Doon Heritage Village

      Food & Drink

      Gino's Pizza
      Verona
      Domino's
      Shawarma Star
      Williamsburg Arms
      McDonald's
      Rustic Slice
      Harvey's

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in South Plains? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in South Plains.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      26% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Plains? The cost of living in South Plains is 95/100 - which is 15% lower than Ontario.
      South Plains
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Kitchener
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Plains? South Plains crime rates are 3,031, which are 2% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,031 per 100k people

      28% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      28% 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 South Plains? The median income in South Plains is $121,499 which is 39% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $121,49947% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      72%13% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      89% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      St. Mary's General Hospital
      Grand River Hospital
      Grand River Hospital Freeport Campus

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Hoegler Pharmaplus Drugmart
      Rexall
      Pharmasave
      Queens Pharmacy
      The Medicine Shope
      King Pharmacy
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Centre for Family Medicine
      Weber Medical Walk in clinic
      Onyx Medical Centre
      Optometrists - Dr. Valerie Dippel & Dr. Dawn Clarke
      eHealth Centre of Excellence
      R Toews
      J Borys
      T Borys

      A+ Housing

      What are South Plains home prices? South Plains home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      100%

      48% higher than the CDN average

      F South Plains Schools

      Does South Plains have good schools? The South Plains graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      28%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is South Plains a good place to live? South Plains has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      n/a%

      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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