Livability Score

96
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (124) A+
Entertainment (102) A+
Food and Drink (284) A+
Fitness (70) A+
Groceries (118) A+
Parks (815) A+
Shops (611) A+
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Québec.
Public Transit Stops (902)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.0%
B
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Québec is 75/100 - which is 8% lower than Quebec.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B

Québec crime rates are 2,520 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Quebec
Property Crime
1,666 crimes per 100k
A
Violent Crime
854 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment B

The median income in Québec is $72,319 - which is equal to Quebec.
Med. Household Income
$72,319
D-
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (195)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A-

Québec home prices are $339,400 - which is 31% lower than Quebec
Home Price
$339,400
F
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
D-
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A+

The Québec graduation rate is 87% - which is 7% higher than Quebec
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (100) A+
High Schools (38) A+
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ratings A+

Québec has an overall rating of 88% from 3 reviews.
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      Québec, QC

      The capital city of Québec is the seventh largest city in Canada and the second largest in the province. Québec City has a long history that dates back to 1535 and today its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It sits along the north bank of the Saint Lawrence River in the Saint Lawrence River valley, with the Laurentian Mountain just to the north. In short, it is a stunning city with a lot of culture, history and charm.

      Over 800,000 people call Québec City home, nearly all of which are French speakers. The city’s English speaking community is predominantly in the Montcalm neighbourhood in La Cité, which is considered to be the city centre. La Cité is also home to the walled Old Town and is the top area in terms of things to see and do. Here, you will find such landmarks as Chateau Frontenac, Musée national des Beaux-arts du Québec and Musée de la civilisation à Québec. It is also a great area for shopping and dining, though it is not the best area to live in due to expense alone.

      Being a predominately French-speaking city, it should be of no surprise that nearly all schools in the city are French, apart from three secondary schools, six primary schools and St. Lawrence College. Every other educational institutional in Québec City is a French-language school. Keep this in mind before decided exactly where to live in the city. Still, the public transportation system here is pretty good, with Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) operating over 200 bus routes that travel through the entire city. It is also a bicycle-friendly city, with bike paths and segregated bike lanes found all over the city.

      Québec City is an extremely safe place, especially for a city of its size. Most crimes are drunken brawls and take place after hours. This makes it a great place to raise a family. In fact, the median age in the city is 40, meaning there are a lot of young families living here. It is also a major centre for tourism, with most residents leading people to the Old Town for sightseeing, the Grande Allée and La Rue St. Jean for drinking, and the Ste-Foy district for shopping. Not to mention a visit to the historic Le Patriarche, which has been serving gourmet meals since 1965!

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Québec? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jardins de l'hôtel de ville
      Parc de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
      Parc Couillard
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Place D'Armes
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Musée de l'Amérique francophone
      Québec Expérience Inc
      Musée des Ursulines
      Les Yeux Bleus
      Musée du Fort
      Unknown Name
      Porte Prescott
      Cannonball Tree

      Food & Drink

      Chez Livernois
      OLiV
      Pub St-Patrick
      L'Ostradamus
      McDonald's
      1640 Bistro Bar
      Ashton
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Québec? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Québec.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Clinique Médicale DuChatel
      CRCEO
      Hôpital Chauveau
      Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement
      Hôpital Jeffery Hale
      Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec
      Hôtel-Dieu de Québec
      Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec

      Pharmacies

      Uniprix
      PROXIM Catherine Tremblay
      Jean Coutu
      Jean Coutu
      Brunet
      Jean Coutu
      Uniprix
      Jean Coutu

      Doctors

      CLSC de la Jacques-Cartier (Val Bélair)
      Apex Physio
      Clinique des Sources
      Clinique médicale Lacroix
      InovaCorps
      Association des grands brûlés
      Chiropratique - Familiale & Sportive
      Clinique pédiatrique Laennec