Livability Score

79
/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 (10) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Evelyn's Coffee World
Coffee Shop
Little wild
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Wild Flour Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Whitebark Cafe
Coffee Shop
Maclab Bistro
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cave and Basin Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Northern Lights Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cliffhouse Bistro
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) A+
Dancing Sasquatch
Nightclub
High Rollers
Bowling Alley
Aurora Nightclub
Nightclub
HooDoo
Nightclub
Banff Park Museum
Museum
Lux Cinema Centre
Cinema
Eric Harvie Theatre
Theatre Arts
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Museum
Margaret Greenham Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Banff Centre
Theatre Arts
Canada Place Banff
Attraction
Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum
Museum
Fenland Trail
Attraction
Cave & Basin National Historic Site
Attraction
First World War Internment Exhibit
Museum
The Red Chairs
Attraction
Upper Hot Springs
Attraction
Banff Gondola
Attraction
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station
Attraction
Mt Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift
Attraction
Cascade Amphitheatre
Attraction
Food and Drink (18) A+
Bruno's Bar & Grill
Bar
Aardvard Pizza & Sub
Fast Food
Mountain Chocolates
Sweets
Rose and Crown
Bar
Cow's
Sweets
Banff Ave. Brewing Company
Bar
Toque Pub
Bar
Paddoc Pub & Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Pump & Tap Tavern
Bar
The Elk Pub & Restaurant
Bar
Eddie Burger
Fast Food
Magpie and Stump
Bar
St. James's Gate
Bar
Three bears brewery
Bar
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Waldhaus Pub & Biergarten
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Cascade Lodge
Community Centre
Groceries (7) A+
General Store
Grocery Store
Nesters Market
Grocery Store
Good Earth Coffeehouse Banff
Bakery
JK Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Banff Asian Market
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Chalet Groceries / Marché de la colline
Grocery Store
Parks (19) A+
Central Park
Park
Banff Recreational Grounds
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Vermilion Lakes
Park
Shops (31) A+
Fingers & Toes
Beauty
The Body Shop
Beauty
Bear in Mind
Toys
The Spirit of Christmas
Gift Shop
Cascade Gifts
Gift Shop
Qiviuk Boutique
Clothing
Duck, Duck, Moose
Toys
Lululemon
Clothing
The Summit
Gift Shop
Cabin108
Clothing
Monod Sports
Clothing
Wild Rose
Clothing
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
Rocky Mountain Gifts
Gift Shop
Mountain Legends
Gift Shop
Roots
Clothing
Blakkloud
Hairdresser
About Canada
Gift Shop
All in the wild
Gift Shop
Patagonia
Clothing
Lush
Beauty
Telus
Electronics
Cascade Plaza
Mall
Lole
Clothing
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Banff.
Public Transit Stops (31)
Stops & Stations A+
Banff High School Roam Transit Hub
Bus Stop
Moose Street
Bus Stop
Banff
Bus Stop
Banff
Transit Station
Banff Springs Hotel
Bus Stop
Tunnel Mountain Hotels
Bus Stop
Cave and Basin
Bus Stop
Hidden Ridge Resort
Bus Stop
Rimrock Resort Hotel
Bus Stop
12|62
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Banff is 101/100 - which is 1% higher than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Banff crime rates are 6,781 per 100k, which is 6% higher than Alberta
Property Crime
5,474 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,307 crimes per 100k F
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employment B+

The median income in Banff is $83,569 - which is 12% lower than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$83,569 C-
Unemployment Rate
1.2% A+
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
Banff Fire Station
Fire Station
Alpine Medical Clinic
Clinic
Mineral Springs Hospital
Hospital
Banff RCMP
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing B+

Banff home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a B-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A B+
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schools A+

The Banff graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Banff Elementary School
High Schools (1) D-
Banff Community High School
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ratings D+

Banff has an overall rating of 57% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes D+
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Central Park
      Banff Recreational Grounds
      Rotary Park
      Vermilion Lakes

      Entertainment

      Dancing Sasquatch
      High Rollers
      Aurora Nightclub
      HooDoo
      Banff Park Museum
      Lux Cinema Centre
      Eric Harvie Theatre
      Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

      Food & Drink

      Bruno's Bar & Grill
      Aardvard Pizza & Sub
      Mountain Chocolates
      Rose and Crown
      Cow's
      Banff Ave. Brewing Company
      Toque Pub
      Paddoc Pub & Lounge

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Banff? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Banff.
      Drive to Work
      31%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      31%

      28% higher than the CDN average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Banff? The cost of living in Banff is 101/100 - which is 1% higher than Alberta.
      Banff
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Alberta
      100

      same as average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Banff? Banff crime rates are 6,781, which are 6% higher than Alberta
      Total Crime
      6,781 per 100k people

      61% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      61% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Banff? The median income in Banff is $83,569 which is 12% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $83,5691% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      82%28% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      82% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Banff home prices? Banff home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      29% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Banff Schools

      Does Banff have good schools? The Banff graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      33%

      30% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      66%

      equal to the CDN average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Banff a good place to live? Banff has an overall rating of 57% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      5 total surveys

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