Livability Score

75
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Entertainment (2) F
Food and Drink (20) F
Fitness (5) F
Groceries (4) F
Parks (168) A+
Shops (13) F
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in West Kelowna.
Public Transit Stops (150)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9%
F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in West Kelowna is 99/100 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime C

West Kelowna crime rates are 4,663 per 100k, which is 23% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
3,798 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
865 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment A

The median income in West Kelowna is $104,867 - which is 21% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$104,867
B+
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
C+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

West Kelowna home prices are $1,448,000 - which is 51% higher than British Columbia
Home Price
$1,448,000
C
Home Appreciation Rate
63%
D+
Home Affordability
13.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B-

The West Kelowna graduation rate is 87% - which is 2% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
61%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (11) F
High Schools (2) F
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ratings A+

West Kelowna has an overall rating of 86% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
A+
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West Kelowna Area Facts

  • West Kelowna has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Kelowna crime rates are 23% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in West Kelowna is 20% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Terravita Walkway
      Shannon Springs Park
      Boulder Park
      Stonegrove Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Shannon Woods Park
      Shannon Ridge Park

      Entertainment

      Capitol Theatre
      Westbank Museum
      Unknown Name
      Landmark Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Riley’s Bar and Grill
      Shannon Lake Liquor Store
      Neighbours Pub
      McDonald's
      Edo
      Burger King
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Kelowna? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in West Kelowna.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is West Kelowna a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      Town Centre Medical Clinic