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University Downs, Waterloo, ON Area Guide

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Living in University Downs, Waterloo, ON

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University Downs Area Facts

  • University Downs has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • University Downs crime rates are 5% lower than the Waterloo average
  • Cost of living in University Downs is 2% lower than the Waterloo average

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University Downs? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      University Downs Park
      Bomberger Woodlot
      Auburn Park
      Carriage Way Park
      Exmoor Park
      Woolwich Pond
      Bechtel Park
      Maverick Park

      Entertainment

      Galaxy Cinemas Waterloo
      City of Waterloo Museum
      Phil's Grandson's Place
      Becky's Apartment
      Zoo
      Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
      The Drink Uptown
      Princess Twin Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      New Orleans Pizza
      The Chill bar & grill
      Little Caesars
      Lancaster Tavern
      New Orleans Pizza
      Canadian Pizza
      A&W

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University Downs? Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in University Downs.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      18% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University Downs? The cost of living in University Downs is 96/100 - which is 14% lower than Ontario.
      University Downs
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Waterloo
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in University Downs? University Downs crime rates are 2,716, which are 12% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      2,716 per 100k people

      36% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      36% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in University Downs? The median income in University Downs is $111,415 which is 28% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $111,41535% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      76%19% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      71% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University Downs 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 University Downs home prices? University Downs 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
      78%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      B+ University Downs Schools

      Does University Downs have good schools? The University Downs graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      31%

      25% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      67%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A User Ratings

      Is University Downs a good place to live? University Downs has an overall rating of 82% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      1 total surveys

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