Livability Score

84
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Grove Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Games on Tap
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Williams Coffee Pub
Coffee Shop
Crossroads Board Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
Noon Moment
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Timeless Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Healthy Owl
Coffee Shop
Cafe Pyrus Outpost
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Byte 75
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Galaxy Cinemas Waterloo
Cinema
City of Waterloo Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Museum
Phil's Grandson's Place
Nightclub
Becky's Apartment
Nightclub
Zoo
Nightclub
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Drink Uptown
Nightclub
Princess Twin Cinemas
Cinema
Kingping Bowlounge
Bowling Alley
Original Princess Cinema
Cinema
Artsy Canada
Art Gallery
Bingemans Big Splash
Water Park
LAV III Monument
Attraction
Button Factory
Theatre Arts
University Stadium
Stadium
Grist Mill
Attraction
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Museum
On The Grand Park & Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Art Gallery
Centre in the Square
Theatre Arts
Carousel Dance Centre
Theatre Arts
District Nightclub
Nightclub
Eby Farmstead
Zoo
The People's Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (2) D-
Subway
Fast Food
New Orleans Pizza
Fast Food
The Chill bar & grill
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Lancaster Tavern
Bar
New Orleans Pizza
Fast Food
Canadian Pizza
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sub Stop
Fast Food
Maestro's Pizza
Fast Food
Pyramid Pizza
Fast Food
Zay Zaman
Fast Food
Lancaster Shawarma
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Johnny Fresco's
Fast Food
The Break Room
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
RaPizza
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Figaro's Pizza
Fast Food
Papa Pancho's
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Bridgeport Community Centre
Community Centre
Alpen Klub
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Breithaupt Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Royal Canadian Legion
Community Centre
Moksha Yoga
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Scout House
Community Centre
Wing 404 RCAFA Rotary Adult Centre
Community Centre
PRO Martial Arts
Gym
Downtown Community Centre
Community Centre
Personal Edge Training
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Cyclone Spin Studio
Gym
The Attic
Gym
Midtown Yoga KW
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Waterloo Aboriginal Education Centre
Community Centre
Redline Conditioning
Gym
Juici Yoga
Gym
Xtreme Bootcamp
Gym
Beechwood Park Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Stanley Park Community Centre
Community Centre
Mill Courtland Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
City Cafe
Bakery
Sablétine Fine Pastries
Bakery
Grainharvest Breadhouse
Bakery
Circle Of Life
Bakery
Ammar Halal Meats
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
M&M Meats
Butcher
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
Charles Quality Meats
Butcher
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Bellissima Cakes & Pastries
Bakery
Bellissima Cakes and Pastries
Bakery
Ce Food Experience
Bakery
Sticks & Scones
Bakery
India Food and Grocery
Grocery Store
Dana Shortt Gourmet and Gifts
Bakery
Fore Quarter
Butcher
Norris Bakery
Bakery
India Food and Grocery
Grocery Store
Ambrosia Corner Bakery
Bakery
Parks (17) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
University Downs Park
Park
Bomberger Woodlot
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Auburn Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Carriage Way Park
Park
Exmoor Park
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Woolwich Pond
Park
Bechtel Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Maverick Park
Park
Sandowne Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Dunvegan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (2) D-
Global Pet Foods
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Short Stop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Bridgeport Variety
Convenience Store
Clippers
Hairdresser
Inspirit Beauty Lounge
Beauty
Lancaster Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Bogart's
Hairdresser
Batteries Unlimited
Electronics
Forwell Super Variety
Convenience Store
Othman's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Lucky Nails
Beauty
Paradise Boutique
Clothing
Sugar Sugar by Laura
Beauty
Midat African-Caribbean Market
Convenience Store
Lucy's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Cut N' Place Hairstyling
Hairdresser
Sunny's Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Home Building Centre
Home Improvement
J&J Cards & Collectibles
Toys
PartSource
Home Improvement
Optical Illusions
Optician
Urban Nail Studio and Spa
Beauty
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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, 6.9% take public transportation in University Downs.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
University / Pastern
Bus Stop
University / Pastern
Bus Stop
University Ave. / Bridge
Bus Stop
Bridge / University Ave.
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
University Ave. / Bridge
Bus Stop
Bridge / Crimson
Bus Stop
Bridge / Crimson
Bus Stop
University / Auburn
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
University / Auburn
Bus Stop
Bridge / Dansbury
Bus Stop
Bridge / Dansbury
Bus Stop
Dansbury / Eiwo
Bus Stop
Lee / Dunvegan
Bus Stop
Lee / Dunvegan
Bus Stop
Lee / Dansbury
Bus Stop
Dansbury / Lee
Bus Stop
Lancaster / Bridge
Bus Stop
Lancaster / Bridge
Bus Stop
Bridge / Lexington
Bus Stop
Bridge / Lexington
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.9% 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 C

The cost of living in University Downs is 96/100 - which is 14% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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 B+

University Downs crime rates are 2,716 per 100k, which is 12% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
2,019 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
697 crimes per 100k B+
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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 A+

The median income in University Downs is $111,415 - which is 28% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$111,415 A
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rexall
Pharmacy
Dr. Karen Lee
Dentist
Total Health Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Onyx Medical Centre
Doctor
Glenridge Dental Office
Dentist
Eastbridge Walk-in Clinic
Doctor
Eastbridge Dental
Dentist
Dearborn Health
Clinic
TriCity Orthodontics
Dentist
Pollock and Williams Best Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Waterloo Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Station Number 4
Fire Station
Waterloo Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Police
Waterloo Region Accident Support Services Collision Reporting Centre
Police
Phamily Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
University Dental
Dentist
Kitchener Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Waterloo Sports Medicine Centre
Clinic
True North Imaging
Clinic
Trillium Dental
Dentist
Curex Medical Centre
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
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+

University Downs home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a C
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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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 B+

The University Downs graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (0) C-
St Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Bridgeport Public School
Lexington Public School
Sandowne Public School
Lincoln Heights Public School
ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère
Lester B Pearson Public School
St Agnes Catholic Elementary School
St Luke Catholic Elementary School
KidsAbility School
École élémentaire L'Harmonie
Prueter Public School
St Teresa Catholic Elementary School
WRDSB Night School
WRDSB Summer School
Millen Woods Public School
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School
Winston Churchill Public School
MacGregor Public School
Pine Grove-Pioneer Youth Services
King Edward Public School
St Louis Homework Club Catholic Elementary School
St Louis International Language Catholic Elementary School
Children & Adolescent Inpatient Program
Suddaby Public School
High Schools (0) F
Bluevale Collegiate Institute
WRDSB International Language Program
New Dawn
St David Catholic Secondary School
ConEd Adult Credit Program
Continuing Education Literacy/Numeracy
Rosemount - U Turn School
Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Monica Place
Young Adult Program
École secondaire David Saint-Jacques
Pine Grove-Pioneer Youth Services
Temenos
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational 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
Children & Adolescent Inpatient Program
St. Isadore S Secondary School
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
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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+)

ratings A

University Downs has an overall rating of 82% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes 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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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

      Unknown Name
      University Downs Park
      Bomberger Woodlot
      Unknown Name
      Auburn Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

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

      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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