Livability Score

73
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Tall and Small Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) B
Cineplex Cinemas Antigonish
Cinema
Oland Stadium
Stadium
Antigonish Heritage Museum
Museum
Snowqueen Leisure World
Water Park
Food and Drink (16) C+
Panizza Pizza
Fast Food
Lins takeout
Fast Food
Pipers Pub
Bar
Doolys
Bar
Webbs Superstore
Sweets
Greco Pizza
Fast Food
Capt Sub
Fast Food
Nova Scotia Liquor Commision
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Snowqueen
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Brendans Bakery
Bakery
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Chisholm Park
Park
Cairn Park
Park
Columbus Field
Park
Shops (11) D-
Henry's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Happenstance Ltd
Gift Shop
Robotnik Managed IT Solutions
Electronics
V&S 5cent to a Dollar Store
Department Store
Marks Work Warehouse
Clothing
Antigonish Market Square Mall
Mall
Rossy
Discount Store
Needs
Convenience Store
Pet Valu
Pets
Telus
Electronics
Hawthorne Variety
Convenience Store
Kent Building Supplies
Home Improvement
Needs
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Antigonish.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
People's Place Library
Bus Stop
JJ Carroll
Bus Stop
Orchard Seniors
Bus Stop
Whiddens
Bus Stop
The Sunflower
Bus Stop
Highland Housing Co-op
Bus Stop
Canadian Tire Gas
Bus Stop
Bloomfield Centre
Bus Stop
Keating Centre
Bus Stop
Sobeys
Bus Stop
St. Martha's Hospital
Bus Stop
Antigonish Mall
Bus Stop
Hawthorne Variety
Bus Stop
Shannex Parkland Seniors
Bus Stop
Shamrock Acres
Bus Stop
Sylvan Valley Apartments
Bus Stop
The Maples
Bus Stop
Walmart
Bus Stop
Atlantic Superstore
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Antigonish is 86/100 - which is 7% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Antigonish crime rates are 9,587 per 100k, which is 127% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
6,821 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,766 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Antigonish is $56,873 - which is 20% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$56,873 F
Unemployment Rate
6.2% D-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
MacKinnons Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Antigonish Volunteer Fire
Fire Station
Antigonish Volunteer Fire
Fire Station
Haliburtons Pharmacare
Pharmacy
Drs Dunphy & McKenna Dentists
Dentist
RCMP
Police
St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Hospital
Lawtons Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr Allana MacIsaac
Dentist
Orthodontist
Dentist
Superstore Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Antigonish County Volunteer Fire
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Antigonish home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A D-
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools D

The Antigonish graduation rate is 90% - which is 9% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (2) F
St. Andrew Junior School
Antigonish Education Centre
High Schools (1) F
Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High
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ratings A+

Antigonish has an overall rating of 98% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Antigonish Area Facts

  • Antigonish has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Antigonish crime rates are 127% higher than the Nova Scotia average
  • Cost of living in Antigonish is 7% lower than the Nova Scotia average

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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Chisholm Park
      Cairn Park
      Columbus Field

      Entertainment

      Cineplex Cinemas Antigonish
      Oland Stadium
      Antigonish Heritage Museum
      Snowqueen Leisure World

      Food & Drink

      Panizza Pizza
      Lins takeout
      Pipers Pub
      Doolys
      Webbs Superstore
      Greco Pizza
      Capt Sub
      Nova Scotia Liquor Commision

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Antigonish? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Antigonish.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Antigonish? The cost of living in Antigonish is 86/100 - which is 7% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Antigonish
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Nova Scotia
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Antigonish? Antigonish crime rates are 9,587, which are 127% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      9,587 per 100k people

      127% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      127% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Antigonish? The median income in Antigonish is $56,873 which is 20% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $56,87331% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      65%2% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      St. Martha's Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      MacKinnons Pharmasave
      Haliburtons Pharmacare
      Lawtons Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Antigonish home prices? Antigonish home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $92657% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      34% lower than the CDN average

      D Antigonish Schools

      Does Antigonish have good schools? The Antigonish graduation rate is 90% - which is 9% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      34%

      35% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Antigonish a good place to live? Antigonish has an overall rating of 98% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      98%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      98%

      2 total surveys

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