Livability Score

83
/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 (1) B
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Exotica
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Eye Opener Café
Coffee Shop
FRSH
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
E7 Coffee & Doughnut Shop
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Math C&D
Coffee Shop
William's Fresh Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
CEIT Café
Coffee Shop
Sweet Dreams Teashop
Coffee Shop
Presotea
Coffee Shop
Science C&D
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) C-
Carousel Dance Centre
Theatre Arts
Brubacher House
Attraction
City of Waterloo Museum
Museum
Galaxy Cinemas Waterloo
Cinema
Earth Sciences Museum
Museum
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Phil's Grandson's Place
Nightclub
University Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Zoo
The Snyder-Gingerich Log House
Attraction
Eby Farmstead
Zoo
Becky's Apartment
Nightclub
Grist Mill
Attraction
Original Princess Cinema
Cinema
The Drink Uptown
Nightclub
Zoo
Nightclub
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Art Gallery
Princess Twin Cinemas
Cinema
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Artsy Canada
Art Gallery
Button Factory
Theatre Arts
LAV III Monument
Attraction
The People's Gallery
Art Gallery
Chrysalides House, School of Fine Art and Gallery
Art Gallery
Erbsville Kartway
Attraction
Food and Drink (12) A-
Twin City Pizza
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Aurora Pool and Darts
Bar
Thirsty's Bar & Grill
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Bo-De Sweets
Sweets
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Pizza Heaven
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Barburrito
Fast Food
Pita Factory
Fast Food
Chef On Call
Fast Food
Popular Pizza
Fast Food
Snackhut
Sweets
Harvey's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Twice the Deal Pizza
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Bianca's Pizza
Fast Food
Jimmy's Feed Co
Fast Food
DC BYTES
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cheez-Us Pizza
Fast Food
Jugo Juice
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (2) B
PRO Martial Arts
Gym
Wing 404 RCAFA Rotary Adult Centre
Community Centre
Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Beechwood Park Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Juici Yoga
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Moksha Yoga
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Midtown Yoga KW
Gym
Breithaupt Community Centre
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Victoria Hills Community Centre
Community Centre
Alpen Klub
Community Centre
Bridgeport Community Centre
Community Centre
Personal Edge Training
Gym
Movati Athletic
Gym
Cyclone Spin Studio
Gym
Paulander Community Group Centre
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Downtown Community Centre
Community Centre
Royal Canadian Legion
Community Centre
The Attic
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
India Food and Grocery
Grocery Store
Brady's Meat and Deli
Butcher
Bread and Bretzel Basket
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Rong Natural Food Store
Grocery Store
Charles Quality Meats
Butcher
India Food and Grocery
Grocery Store
O'My Bakery
Bakery
Sticks & Scones
Bakery
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Waterloo Central Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grainharvest Breadhouse
Bakery
Circle Of Life
Bakery
Sablétine Fine Pastries
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Fiddleheads
Grocery Store
大統華 T&T Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
M&M Meats
Butcher
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Valu-mart
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
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Park
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Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Glen Elm
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Unknown Name
Park
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Playground
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Park
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Playground
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Playground
Ira G. Needles Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lakeshore Optimist Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Northfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Park
Shops (12) A+
Daisy Mart
Convenience Store
Onkar Foods and Spices
Convenience Store
Nandino Hairdresser
Hairdresser
Petro-Canada
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Parkdale Pet Place Food & Supplies
Pets
Water Depot Waterloo
Home Improvement
7 Days Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Children's Marketplace
Clothing
The Children's Marketplace
Toys
Tollgate Unisex
Hairdresser
Big Bear
Convenience Store
Waterloo Bike Shop
Bicycle
Toll Gate Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Pet Valu
Pets
Kung Fu Mart
Convenience Store
Fashion Salon
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Mastermind Toys
Toys
Student's Smart Shop
Convenience Store
PETOPIA
Pets
Super Stop Convenience
Convenience Store
VV Nails
Beauty
Lucky Super Convenience
Convenience Store
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Lakeshore (A+)

2. Beechwood (A+)

3. Sunnydale (A+)

4. Lakeshore East (A+)

5. Bridlegate (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in Lakeshore.
Public Transit Stops (42)
Stops & Stations A+
Parkside / Glenelm
Bus Stop
Parkside / Cedarbrae
Bus Stop
Cedarbrae / Sprucehill
Bus Stop
Cedarbrae / Sprucehill
Bus Stop
Cedarbrae / Mount Anne
Bus Stop
Cedarbrae / Path to Heasley Park
Bus Stop
Cedarbrae / Path to Heasley Park
Bus Stop
Parkside / Bearinger
Bus Stop
Parkside / Bearinger
Bus Stop
Albert / Greenbrier
Bus Stop
Albert / Quiet
Bus Stop
Cedarbrae / Glen Forrest
Bus Stop
Cedarbrae / Glen Forrest
Bus Stop
Parkside / Weber
Bus Stop
Glen Forrest / Teakwood
Bus Stop
Albert / Longwood
Bus Stop
Albert / Longwood
Bus Stop
Hazel / Albert
Bus Stop
Hazel / Wildwood
Bus Stop
551 Parkside Drive
Bus Stop
Glen Forrest / Brookhaven
Bus Stop
Research and Technology Station
Bus Stop
Research and Technology Station
Bus Stop
Weber / Albert
Bus Stop
Albert / Weber
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.4% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Lakeshore East (A+)

2. Lincoln Village (A+)

3. Beechwood (A+)

4. Uptown West (A+)

5. Laurel Creek (A+)

cost of living B-

The cost of living in Lakeshore is 93/100 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Rummelhardt (B+)

2. Lakeshore East (B)

3. Lincoln Heights (B)

4. Sunnydale (B)

5. Lincoln Village (B-)

crime C+

Lakeshore crime rates are 3,637 per 100k, which is 18% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,703 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
933 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bridlegate (A+)

2. Craigleith (A+)

3. RIM Park (A+)

4. Village of Clair Creek (A+)

5. Kiwanis Park (A+)

employment C

The median income in Lakeshore is $65,679 - which is 25% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$65,679 F
Unemployment Rate
4.3% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. University Downs (A+)

2. Beechwood North (A+)

3. Beechwood Park (A+)

4. Maple Hills (A+)

5. Bridlegate (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dr. Stephen Morrison Dentist
Dentist
AlphaMed Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Smile Town
Dentist
Sarah Ferguson Chiropody
Clinic
Iris Dentistry
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
No. 3 Fire Station
Fire Station
Waterloo Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Dr. John Lu
Doctor
University of Waterloo Campus Police Station
Police
Lester Medical And Educational Centre
Clinic
Guardian
Pharmacy
Waterloo Nuclear and Radiography
Clinic
Curex Medical Centre
Doctor
Student Health Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Clinic
Dentist
Waterloo Walk-in Clinic
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Trillium Dental
Dentist
Waterloo Region Accident Support Services Collision Reporting Centre
Police
Health Services
Doctor
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Police
University Dental Hygiene Clinic
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Beechwood North (A+)

2. Bridlegate (A+)

3. Clair Hills (A+)

4. Columbia Forest (A+)

5. Laurelwood (A+)

housing A+

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

1. Glasgow Heights 2 (A+)

2. Clair Hills (A+)

3. Westvale (A+)

4. University Downs (A+)

5. North Lakeshore (A+)

schools A

The Lakeshore graduation rate is 86% - which is 3% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
68% C+
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (2) A
Cedarbrae Public School
Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School
Winston Churchill Public School
N A MacEachern Public School
Northlake Woods Public School
Lutherwood
Lutherwood - (Custody)
Lutherwood - (Treatment)
WRDSB Night School
WRDSB Summer School
KidsAbility School
MacGregor Public School
ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère
Laurelwood Public School
Keatsway Public School
Lincoln Heights Public School
Sandowne Public School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
École élémentaire L'Harmonie
Mary Johnston Public School
St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
Empire Public School
Lester B Pearson Public School
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School
St Agnes Catholic Elementary School
High Schools (1) C-
St David Catholic Secondary School
Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Lutherwood - (Custody)
Lutherwood - (Treatment)
WRDSB International Language Program
Monica Place
Bluevale Collegiate Institute
Sir John A Macdonald Secondary School
ConEd Adult Credit Program
Continuing Education Literacy/Numeracy
Rosemount - U Turn School
Children & Adolescent Inpatient Program
Young Adult Program
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School
New Dawn
Resurrection Catholic Secondary School
St Louis (K/W) Adult School
St Louis Continuing Education Programs School
St Louis Correspondence High School
St Louis Homework Club SS Secondary School
St Louis Literacy & Numeracy Catholic School
Waterloo CDSB Night School
Waterloo CDSB Summer School
St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Vermont (A+)

2. Uptown West (A+)

3. Upper Beechwood (A+)

4. Laurelwood (A+)

5. Lincoln Heights (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Lexington (A+)

2. Westvale (A+)

3. Laurelwood (A+)

4. Clair Hills (A+)

5. North Lakeshore (A+)

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Lakeshore Area Facts

  • Lakeshore has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lakeshore crime rates are 27% higher than the Waterloo average
  • Cost of living in Lakeshore is 5% lower than the Waterloo average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

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      Glen Elm
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      Entertainment

      Carousel Dance Centre
      Brubacher House
      City of Waterloo Museum
      Galaxy Cinemas Waterloo
      Earth Sciences Museum
      St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
      Phil's Grandson's Place
      University Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Twin City Pizza
      Pizza Pizza
      Aurora Pool and Darts
      Thirsty's Bar & Grill
      Little Caesars
      Bo-De Sweets
      The Beer Store
      Pizza Heaven

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lakeshore? Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in Lakeshore.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      equal to the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lakeshore? The cost of living in Lakeshore is 93/100 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
      Lakeshore
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Waterloo
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lakeshore? Lakeshore crime rates are 3,637, which are 18% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,637 per 100k people

      14% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      14% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Lakeshore? The median income in Lakeshore is $65,679 which is 25% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $65,67920% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      65%2% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      33% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall
      Student Health Pharmacy
      University Pharmacy
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Dr. John Lu
      Eastbridge Walk-in Clinic
      DR. Pierre Kugler
      AIM Physiotherapy
      K. Papp
      Temple Green Clinic
      Beechwood Cosmetic and Laser
      Curex Medical Centre

      A+ Housing

      What are Lakeshore home prices? Lakeshore 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
      46%

      31% lower than the CDN average

      A Lakeshore Schools

      Does Lakeshore have good schools? The Lakeshore graduation rate is 86% - which is 3% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      30%

      18% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      68%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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

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      0 total surveys

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