Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC Area Guide

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Downtown Victoria Area Facts

  • Downtown Victoria has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Downtown Victoria crime rates are 3% higher than the Victoria average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Victoria is 3% lower than the Victoria average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fort Victoria
      Reeson Park
      Pandora Green
      Bridgehead Green
      Triangle Green
      Penwell Green
      Songhees Point Park
      Cridge Park

      Entertainment

      SpringTide Whale Tours & Charters
      Victoria Bug Zoo
      Distrikt
      Miniature World
      The Vic Theatre
      Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
      McPherson Playhouse
      Fan Tan Alley

      Food & Drink

      Murchie's
      The Churchill
      Garrick's Head
      Jugo Juice
      Garrick's Pub
      Irish Times
      The Bard and the Banker
      Oh Gelato

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Victoria? Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in Downtown Victoria.
      Drive to Work
      17%

      22% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      26%

      22% higher than the CDN average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown Victoria? The cost of living in Downtown Victoria is 98/100 - which is 21% lower than British Columbia.
      Downtown Victoria
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Victoria
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown Victoria? Downtown Victoria crime rates are 10,091, which are 67% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      10,091 per 100k people

      139% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      139% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown Victoria? The median income in Downtown Victoria is $69,387 which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $69,38716% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      70%10% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      39% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Royal Jubilee Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      I.D.A.
      I.D.A.
      Heart Pharmacy IDA
      Rexall
      Save-On-Foods
      Rexall
      Victoria Compounding Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Victoria Chinatown Care Centre

      B- Housing

      What are Downtown Victoria home prices? Downtown Victoria 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
      34%

      49% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Downtown Victoria Schools

      Does Downtown Victoria have good schools? The Downtown Victoria graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      42%

      67% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Downtown Victoria a good place to live? Downtown Victoria has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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