Livability Score

72
/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 (19) F
Entertainment (2) F
Food and Drink (96) F
Fitness (9) F
Groceries (20) F
Parks (154) F
Shops (171) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 8.2% take public transportation in Pickering.
Public Transit Stops (165)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.2%
B
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Pickering is 100/100 - which is 10% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime A-

Pickering crime rates are 2,512 per 100k, which is 19% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,867 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
645 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Pickering is $115,170 - which is 32% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$115,170
A+
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
C
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (46)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Pickering home prices are $988,000 - which is 20% higher than Ontario
Home Price
$988,000
B-
Home Appreciation Rate
43%
B+
Home Affordability
8.6x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B+

The Pickering graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
74%
B
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B-
Elementary Schools (24) F
High Schools (5) F
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ratings A+

Pickering has an overall rating of 93% from 3 reviews.
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      Pickering, ON

      When Pickering first became a town it was mainly British colonists that settled here, though much of the city’s growth started after the Second World War. Since then, Pickering has received immigrants from all over the world, and today it is a melting pot of different cultures. More recently, it has had quite a lot of growth, with new developments popping up everywhere. This is partly because of its strong economy, with the electronic, pharmaceutical and nuclear electricity industries being highly present. In addition to this, it is also a beautiful city that sits along Lake Ontario just north of Toronto, with parts of it being within the Rouge National Urban Park.

      Pickering is often pegged as a suburb of Toronto, with numerous commuters opting to live here; taking advantage of the short commute. Go trains link the city to downtown Toronto, as does Highway 401. Still, it is much more than just a suburb thanks to its amenities, infrastructure and greenery. As well, the Town Centre area, which is just next to the Go station, is home to shopping centres, restaurants and numerous apartment buildings. It is also where Durham College is located, making it quite a trendy neighbourhood to live in.

      In addition to having a lively student population, Pickering is also home to a large amount of families. Part of this is due to the residential developments, making it an affordable city for young families. Another factor is that the job market in Pickering is quite good, especially with all of the new communities and developments. In terms of school, there are 25 elementary schools and 3 secondary schools in the city, as well as a few private institutions. There is also a French school, although nearly 80 percent of Pickering’s residents use English as their mother tongue.

      Over 30 percent of the population is a visible minority, which is another reason why Pickering is a great city to live in. With multiculturalism comes a wide range of authentic restaurant options and a lot of diversity. Most of the restaurants are within the city centre, though most residents will tell you to be sure to go to the Pickering City Centre Farmers' Market. Pickering also features the Pickering Museum Village, the Herongate Barn Theatre and Dreamscape. The picturesque Nautical Village is more of a tourist site, although residents should not live through a summer without visiting the area and enjoying its live entertainment, great shopping, trendy boardwalks cafés and art galleries. There are also cycling trails, hiking trails, pathways and parks to enjoy.

      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Don Beer Memorial Park
      Pickering Museum Village
      Conservation area
      Greenwood Park
      Canadian Green
      Foxtail Green Park
      Rick Johnson Memorial Park
      Hogdson Park

      Entertainment

      Pickering Museum Village

      Food & Drink

      Mary Brown's
      Osmow's
      Subway
      Subway
      McDonald's
      The Beer Store
      A&W
      Bellagio Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pickering? Of all people who commute, 8.2% take public transportation in Pickering.
      Drive to Work
      39%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      Dunbarton Medical Pharmacy
      Guardian
      I.D.A.
      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Dunbarton Medical Centre
      Pickering Medical Centre
      Mole Tattoo Removal
      Medical-Dental Offices Denture Clinic
      Rouge Valley Health Services ACT Team Community Services
      Bayly Healthcare
      Durham Regional Sexual Health Clinic
      Carea Community Health Centre