Livability Score

77
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Fancy Pants Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Fancy Pants Express
Coffee Shop
The Barn
Coffee Shop
Everything Nice Cafe & Catering
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Wile Carding Mill
Museum
Cineplex Cinemas Bridgewater
Cinema
Bowl-More Lanes
Bowling Alley
DesBrisay Museum
Museum
Splashifax
Water Park
Food and Drink (15) C+
Kings Corner Bar and Grill
Bar
River Pub
Bar
FirkinStein Brewing
Bar
Curry Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Robin's Donuts
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) C-
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Bridgehead Landing
Park
Aberdeen Green
Park
King's Court
Park
Riverside Park
Park
North King Street Park
Park
Senior Citizen's Park
Park
Pijinuiskaq Park
Park
Glen Allan Park
Park
St. Phillips Street Playground
Park
Kinsmen Field
Park
Michelin Nature Discovery Park
Park
South Shore Exhibition Grounds
Park
Glen Allan Playground
Park
Shipyards Landing
Park
Woodland Gardens
Park
Mariners' Landing
Park
Generations' Active Park
Park
Kinsmen Tiny Tot Playground
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Bridgewater Ball Fields
Park
Sperry Ninos Park
Park
Waterfront Park
Park
Pinecrest Park and Playground
Park
Miller Point Peace Park
Park
MARC
Park
Shops (13) C+
Antares Computers
Electronics
Reliable Computer Services
Electronics
Guy's Frenchys Used Clothing
Clothing
Bridgewater Mall & Eastside Plaza
Mall
Northwood Custom Jewelry
Fashion
Bridgewater Mall & Eastside Plaza
Mall
Pet Valu
Pets
Bridgewater Mall & Eastside Plaza
Mall
Gow's Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Gow's Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Home Hardware Building Centre
Home Improvement
Atlantic Fabrics Ltd.
Fabric
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Supplement King Bridgewater
Nutrition Supplements
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Walmart
Department Store
Nothin' Fancy
Furniture
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Bridgewater.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
LaHave/Elm
Bus Stop
King/Victoria
Bus Stop
King/Starr
Bus Stop
537 LaHave
Bus Stop
Bridgewater Memorial Arena
Bus Stop
St. Phillips Street
Bus Stop
North/Winbur
Bus Stop
North Street
Bus Stop
Bridgewater Mall
Bus Stop
Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre
Bus Stop
North/Haven
Bus Stop
South Shore Regional Hospital
Bus Stop
North Park Street
Bus Stop
King/Maple
Bus Stop
Alexandra Avenue
Bus Stop
King/Logan
Bus Stop
NSCC
Bus Stop
Glen Allan/Hollingsworth
Bus Stop
Exhibition
Bus Stop
Dufferin
Bus Stop
Mariner's Landing
Bus Stop
Woodland Gardens
Bus Stop
Drumlin Hills
Bus Stop
Jubilee
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Bridgewater is 85/100 - 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

Bridgewater crime rates are 4,858 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
3,457 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
1,402 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Bridgewater is $55,063 - which is 23% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$55,063 F
Unemployment Rate
6.1% D-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
Bridgewater Fire Department
Fire Station
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Guardian
Pharmacy
South Shore Regional Hospital
Hospital
Bridgewater Police
Police
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

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

The Bridgewater graduation rate is 79% - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Bridgewater Elementary School
Bridgewater Junior High School
New Germany Elementary School
Hebbville Academy
High Schools (3) D-
Bridgewater Junior High School
New Germany Rural High School
Park View Education Centre
Hebbville Academy
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ratings B-

Bridgewater has an overall rating of 70% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes B-
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Bridgewater, NS Area Guide

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Bridgewater Area Facts

  • Bridgewater has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Bridgewater crime rates are 15% higher than the Nova Scotia average
  • Cost of living in Bridgewater is 7% lower than the Nova Scotia average

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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Bridgehead Landing
      Aberdeen Green
      King's Court
      Riverside Park
      North King Street Park
      Senior Citizen's Park
      Pijinuiskaq Park
      Glen Allan Park

      Entertainment

      Wile Carding Mill
      Cineplex Cinemas Bridgewater
      Bowl-More Lanes
      DesBrisay Museum
      Splashifax

      Food & Drink

      Kings Corner Bar and Grill
      River Pub
      FirkinStein Brewing
      Curry Express
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Dairy Queen
      A&W

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bridgewater? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Bridgewater.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bridgewater? The cost of living in Bridgewater is 85/100 - which is 7% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Bridgewater
      85

      15% 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 Bridgewater? Bridgewater crime rates are 4,858, which are 15% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      4,858 per 100k people

      15% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      15% 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 Bridgewater? The median income in Bridgewater is $55,063 which is 23% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $55,06333% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      53%17% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      South Shore Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Lawtons
      Guardian

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Bridgewater home prices? Bridgewater 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
      $92257% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      18% lower than the CDN average

      D Bridgewater Schools

      Does Bridgewater have good schools? The Bridgewater graduation rate is 79% - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      16%

      35% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Bridgewater a good place to live? Bridgewater has an overall rating of 70% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      9 total surveys

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