Livability Score

81
/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 (1) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Koffee Korner
Coffee Shop
Marty's Coffee Bistro
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Radio Café
Coffee Shop
Casa cappuccino
Coffee Shop
English & Miller
Coffee Shop
Little Bitty
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cal's Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Fresh Tea Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cineplex Cinemas North Barrie
Cinema
MacLaren Art Centre
Theatre Arts
The Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum
Museum
Queens Nightclub
Nightclub
Camphill Store
Art Gallery
Camphill Store
Theatre Arts
Heritage Park splash pad
Water Park
Meridian Place
Theatre Arts
Ascent Lounge
Nightclub
The Ranch
Nightclub
Five Points Theatre
Theatre Arts
Scoops & Cones
Attraction
Bowlerama
Bowling Alley
Splash ON
Water Park
Misty's Cafe
Nightclub
Food and Drink (1) C+
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Gino's Pizza
Fast Food
Druxy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jugo Juice
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
LCBO
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Chopped Leaf
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fionn MacCool's
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Alliance Billiards
Bar
Barburrito
Fast Food
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Extreme Pita
Fast Food
Garlic Republic
Fast Food
Rome Pizza & Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Lockeroom
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Parkview Community Centre
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Knights of Columbus Hall
Community Centre
Barrie Native Friendship Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
World Gym
Gym
Southshore Community Center
Community Centre
Crossfit ERT
Gym
Modo Yoga
Gym
Groceries (0) F
No Frills
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Olive Oil Co. Inc.
Health Food
Sigrid's Cafe & Fine Bakery Ltd
Bakery
Nature's Best
Health Food
Centra Food Market
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Metro
Grocery Store
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
No Frills
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Loblaws
Grocery Store
European Food Center
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Eastview Park
Park
Londsdale Park
Park
St. Monica's Playground
Playground
Maitland Park
Park
Georgian Fields
Park
Hickling Park
Park
Steel Street Park
Park
Radenhurst Park
Park
College Heights Park
Park
Dunsmore Park
Park
Cheltenham Park
Park
Shoreview Park
Park
Little Lake Park
Park
Archie Goodall Park
Park
St Vincent Park
Park
Kempenfelt Park
Park
Berczy Park Playground
Playground
Robin Court Park
Park
Sam Cancilla Park
Park
John Edwin Coupe Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Minets Point Park
Park
Sunnidale Dog Off Leash Recreation Area
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Shops (0) D-
OMG Games
Toys
Caulfield Factory Outlet
Clothing
Dollarama
Discount Store
Shell Select
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Bodysystems Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Nails for You
Beauty
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Pets Cool
Pets
A Man's Zone
Hairdresser
Barrie Vision Centre
Optician
Nail Pro
Beauty
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Alfies Variety
Convenience Store
Earth and Sky Connection
Gift Shop
Total Living Concepts
Interior Decoration
Inhabit Interiors & Design
Furniture
John Linkert Salon
Hairdresser
Bell, Book & Candle
Books
Trek
Bicycle
Brave Fine Lingerie
Clothing
Metzger Studio
Fashion
Social 705 Beauty Bar
Beauty
Dollarama
Discount Store
Samson's Salon Spa
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Lions Gate (A+)

2. Little Lake Estates (A+)

3. Osprey Ridge (A+)

4. Sanford (A+)

5. Brock Park Historic District (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Grove East.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
Nelson Street
Bus Stop
Nelson at Steel
Bus Stop
Johnson at Grove
Bus Stop
Johnson at Grove
Bus Stop
Hickling Trail
Bus Stop
Hickling Trail
Bus Stop
Johnson at Steel
Bus Stop
Steel Street
Bus Stop
Nelson at Napier
Bus Stop
Cheltenham Road
Bus Stop
Cheltenham Road
Bus Stop
Steel at Blake
Bus Stop
Steel Street
Bus Stop
Georgian College
Bus Stop
Johnson at Blake
Bus Stop
Lion's Gate Centre
Bus Stop
Blake at Johnson
Bus Stop
Blake at Huron
Bus Stop
RVH Atrium Entrance
Bus Stop
Napier at Cook
Bus Stop
RVH Atrium Entrance
Bus Stop
Duckworth at Grove
Bus Stop
Davies Crescent
Bus Stop
Johnson at Indian Arrow Road
Bus Stop
Howard Crescent
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. City Center (A+)

2. West Village Historic District (A+)

3. Allandale (A+)

4. Queen's Park (A+)

5. Georgian Drive (A+)

cost of living B-

The cost of living in Grove East is 93/100 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Timberwalk (A+)

2. Bayfield (A+)

3. West Village Historic District (A-)

4. Sanford (A-)

5. Queen's Park (B+)

crime C

Grove East crime rates are 3,746 per 100k, which is 21% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,784 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
962 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Wildwood Estates (A+)

2. Princeton Woods (A+)

3. Little Lake Estates (A+)

4. Forest Hill - Ardagh Bluffs (A)

5. Prince William Gate (A)

employment C+

The median income in Grove East is $84,157 - which is 4% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$84,157 C-
Unemployment Rate
6.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Lakewynd Innis Shores (A+)

2. Maple Ridge (A+)

3. Country Club Estates (A+)

4. Forest Hill Estates (A+)

5. Maple Woodlands (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rexall
Pharmacy
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Hospital
Royal Court Medical Centre (Medical Clinic)
Clinic
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Bellfarm Walk in clinic
Clinic
CPAP Clinic
Clinic
Barrie Police
Police
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Huronia Travel Clinic
Clinic
North Barrie Dental
Dentist
Barrie Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Barrie Crossing Dental Centre
Dentist
Barrie Police
Police
Simcoe Muskoka District Health (Clinic)
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Atrium Cardiology (Medical Clinic)
Clinic
Dr. Stacie Weber's Cosmetic & Facial Rejuvenation Clinic
Clinic
Barrie Dental Arts
Dentist
Ferris Lane Dental
Dentist
Simcoe Bay Reflexology Clinic
Clinic
OPP
Police
OPP
Police
Lakeview Surgery Centre
Clinic
Barrie Dental
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more Grove East health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Ardagh (A+)

2. Forest Hill Estates (A+)

3. Timberwalk (A+)

4. 400 North (A-)

5. Allandale (A-)

housing A+

Grove East home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lakewynd Innis Shores (A+)

2. Country Club Estates (A+)

3. Maple Ridge (A+)

4. Forest Hill Estates (A+)

5. Maple Woodlands (A+)

schools A-

The Grove East graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
87% C+
Elementary Schools (2) A+
St Monicas Separate School
Johnson Street Public School
Steele Street Public School
Maple Grove Public School
Codrington Public School
Simcoe Muskoka CDSB Summer School
ÉÉC Frère-André
Monsignor Clair Separate School
SMCDSB E Virtual Elementary School
Kinark Child and Family Services
Oakley Park Public School
Cundles Heights Public School
Kinark Child & Family Services: Cundles
Morton House
Hillcrest Public School
Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School
Algonquin Ridge Elementary School
Terry Fox Elementary School
Portage View Public School
Assikinack Public School
St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School
West Bayfield Elementary School
Allandale Heights Public School
St John Vianney Separate School
St Marys - Barrie Separate School
High Schools (1) A
Eastview Secondary School
RVH Mental Health Transitions Program
Simcoe Muskoka Continuing Education Catholic School
St Joseph's Separate School
Barrie North Collegiate Institute
Kinark Transitions - Nottawasaga Pines
ÉSC Nouvelle-Alliance
Innisdale Secondary School
St Peter's Secondary School
See more Grove East education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Osprey Ridge (A+)

2. The Grove Historic District (A+)

3. Little Lake Estates (A+)

4. Queens Park Historic District (A+)

5. Livingstone Heights (A+)

ratings A+

Grove East has an overall rating of 98% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Innis Shore (A+)

2. Grove East (A+)

3. Codrington (A+)

4. East Bayfield (A+)

5. Ardagh (A+)

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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Eastview Park
      Londsdale Park
      St. Monica's Playground
      Maitland Park
      Georgian Fields
      Hickling Park
      Steel Street Park
      Radenhurst Park

      Entertainment

      Cineplex Cinemas North Barrie
      MacLaren Art Centre
      The Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum
      Queens Nightclub
      Camphill Store
      Camphill Store
      Heritage Park splash pad
      Meridian Place

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Pizza Pizza
      Gino's Pizza
      Druxy's
      Subway
      Subway
      Jugo Juice
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Grove East? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Grove East.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Grove East? The cost of living in Grove East is 93/100 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
      Grove East
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Barrie
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Grove East? Grove East crime rates are 3,746, which are 21% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,746 per 100k people

      11% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      11% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Grove East? The median income in Grove East is $84,157 which is 4% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $84,1572% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      68%7% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Pharmasave
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Huronia Urgent Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Grove East home prices? Grove East 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
      68%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A- Grove East Schools

      Does Grove East have good schools? The Grove East graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      17%

      31% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      60%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

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

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      1 total surveys

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