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Qualicum Beach, BC Area Guide

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Living in Qualicum Beach, BC

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Qualicum Beach Area Facts

  • Qualicum Beach has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Qualicum Beach crime rates are 60% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Qualicum Beach is 20% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Arrowview Elementary School Playground
      Boultbee Drive Community Park
      Hawthorne Rise Community Park
      Sumar Lane Community Park
      Miller Road Community Park
      Barclay Crescent Community Park
      Dalmation Community Park
      Lee Road Community Park

      Entertainment

      E.C.H.O. Players Society
      The Old School House Gallery & Arts Centre
      Oceanside Art Studio - Art Classes for Kids & Adults | Art Kits
      Oceanside Art Gallery
      Qualicum Beach Museum
      Goats on the Roof
      Hamilton Hobby Farm
      Butterfly World

      Food & Drink

      Swell Sweets
      BC Liquor Store
      Sweet Treats Candy Shop
      Billy Gruff Creamery
      Coombs Ice Cream
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Qualicum Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Qualicum Beach.
      Drive to Work
      21%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Qualicum Beach? The cost of living in Qualicum Beach is 99/100 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
      Qualicum Beach
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Qualicum Beach? Qualicum Beach crime rates are 2,392, which are 60% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      2,392 per 100k people

      43% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      43% 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 Qualicum Beach? The median income in Qualicum Beach is $82,566 which is 4% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $82,566equal to the CDN average
      In labour force
      33%49% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      71% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Qualicum Denture Clinic
      NexGen Hearing

      A+ Housing

      What are Qualicum Beach home prices? Qualicum Beach home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      27% higher than the CDN average

      B Qualicum Beach Schools

      Does Qualicum Beach have good schools? The Qualicum Beach graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      25%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      57%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Qualicum Beach a good place to live? Qualicum Beach has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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