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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Cafe
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Annie's Bakery
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cornerstone Music Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Seton Cineplex Cinemas and VIP
Cinema
Sikome Aquatic Facility
Water Park
Food and Drink (0) D-
Kilt and Kaber Ale House
Bar
Smashburger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
CAKE Bake Shoppe
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Brewsters
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Star Liquor
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Lakeside Liqour Store
Alcohol
Coasters Bar & Grill
Bar
Co-op
Alcohol
A&W
Fast Food
Spirits of Cranston
Alcohol
Western Pizza Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Blackbird Public Urban Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Chachi's
Fast Food
Fritou
Fast Food
Tutti frutti
Fast Food
Calgary Co-op Liquor
Alcohol
Safeway Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Fitness (0) C-
McKenzie Community Centre
Community Centre
McKenzie Lake Residents Association
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
McKenzie Towne Hall
Community Centre
Auburn House
Community Centre
Auburn House
Community Centre
Marquis de Lorne Community Centre
Community Centre
Cranston Community Center
Community Centre
Deer Run Community Centre
Community Centre
Parkland Community Hall
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
9Round
Gym
Lake Chaparral Lake House
Community Centre
Queensland Community Centre
Community Centre
Sundance Lodge
Community Centre
Bonavista Downs Community Hall
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Mid-Sun Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Co-op
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Planet Organic
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Co-op
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Grocery Store
Sweet Rhapsody
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Elgin Hill Playground
Playground
Dino Park
Playground
Draw Bridge Park
Park
Elgin Park
Playground
Elgin Way Park
Park
Inverness Lane Park
Park
Inverness Square
Park
Inverness Park
Park
Promenade Playground
Playground
Promenade Park
Park
Inverness Green
Park
Inverness Gardens
Park
Inverness Court Park
Park
Prestwick Square
Park
Prestwick Park
Park
Upper Prestwick Estate Park
Park
Mckenna Park
Park
Prestwick Crescent Park
Park
Prestwick Common
Park
Butterfly Park
Park
Butterfly Playground
Playground
Orange Playground
Playground
Pirate Ship Park
Playground
Castle Park
Playground
Trike Town
Playground
Shops (0) D-
Angles Hair Salons
Hairdresser
McKenzie Towne Barber
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Grooming Tails Pet Spa & Daycare
Pets
Mandala Floral
Florist
Frilly Lilly
Beauty
Pet Planet
Pets
Mac's
Convenience Store
Happy Nails
Beauty
Calgary Co-Op convenience store
Convenience Store
TB Nail & Spa
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Glow Hair & Nails
Hairdresser
Co-op
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Winners
Clothing
Dollarama
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
South Trail Crossing Barbershop
Hairdresser
Browz Eyeware
Optician
Optiks International
Optician
Viva Hair
Hairdresser
Lowe's
Home Improvement
HomeSense
Interior Decoration
Marshalls
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Elgin.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
A+
SB Auburn Bay BV @ Auburn Bay AV SE
Bus Stop
SB Auburn Bay BV @ Autumn GA SE
Bus Stop
SB Auburn Bay BV @ Autumn CR SE
Bus Stop
SB Auburn Bay AV@ Auburn Bay BV SE
Bus Stop
NB Auburn Bay BV @ Autumn GV SE
Bus Stop
SB Auburn Bay BV @ Autumn GR SE
Bus Stop
WB Auburn Bay DR @ Auburn Glen GR SE
Bus Stop
EB Auburn Bay DR @ Auburn Glen GR SE
Bus Stop
WB Auburn Bay DR @ Auburn Glen DR SE
Bus Stop
NB Auburn Bay AV @ Auburn Glen CI SE
Bus Stop
WB Auburn Bay DR @ Auburn Glen WY SE
Bus Stop
NB Auburn Bay BV @ Autumn Grove SE
Bus Stop
EB Auburn Bay DR @ Auburn Glen DR SE
Bus Stop
SB Auburn Bay AV @ Auburn Sound MR SE
Bus Stop
WB Auburn Bay DR @ Auburn Meadows Pl
Bus Stop
EB Auburn Bay DR @ S.leg Auburn Glen HT SE
Bus Stop
SB Auburn Bay BV @ Autumn VW SE
Bus Stop
NB Auburn Bay AV @ Auburn Bay DR SE
Bus Stop
EB Auburn Bay DR @ 56 ST SE
Bus Stop
NB Auburn Bay BV @ Auburn Bay CM SE
Bus Stop
NB Auburn Bay BV @ Auburn Sound VW SE
Bus Stop
School Bus Stop
Bus Stop
SB Auburn Bay BV @ Auburn Bay Cresent SE
Bus Stop
EB Auburn Bay AV SE @ Auburn Meadows BV SE
Bus Stop
NB Auburn Bay BV @ Auburn Sound GR SE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.8%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Elgin is 90/100 - which is 10% lower than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C+

Elgin crime rates are 4,081 per 100k, which is 36% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
3,294 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
787 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment A+

The median income in Elgin is $116,845 - which is 23% higher than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$116,845
A+
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
C-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
McKenzie Towne Family Dental
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
High Street Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 30 (McKenzie Towne)
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
myORTHODONTIST
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Medicentres
Clinic
South Trail Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Trail Crossing Dental Centre
Dentist
ENTplus
Clinic
South Trail Chiropratic
Clinic
Dream Sleep Respitory
Clinic
MCI The Doctor's Office
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
London Drugs
Pharmacy
South Health Campus
Hospital
Cranston Medical
Clinic
Cranston Market Dental
Dentist
Progessive Dental
Dentist
Sorensen Dental Group
Dentist
McKenzie Wellness Centre
Clinic
Pureform Diagnostic Imaging Clinics
Clinic
Dr. Michael Yun DDS
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A-

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

The Elgin graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B
Elementary Schools (0) B-
McKenzie Highlands School
Auburn Bay School
McKenzie Lake School
St. Gianna School
St. Albert the Great
New Brighton School
Prince of Peace School
Dr. Martha Cohen School
Christ the King Catholic School
Mountain Park School
St. Isabella School
McKenzie Towne School
Cranston School
Dr. George Stanley School
St. Marguerite School
Copperfield School
Divine Mercy School
St. John Henry Newman School
Sibylla Kiddle School
Deer Run School
Douglasdale School
Our Lady of the Rosary School
Monsignor J. S. Smith School
Don Bosco School
Fish Creek School
High Schools (0) F
Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School
Centennial High School
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Elgin Hill Playground
      Dino Park
      Draw Bridge Park
      Elgin Park
      Elgin Way Park
      Inverness Lane Park
      Inverness Square
      Inverness Park

      Entertainment

      Seton Cineplex Cinemas and VIP
      Sikome Aquatic Facility

      Food & Drink

      Kilt and Kaber Ale House
      Smashburger
      Subway
      Panago
      Liquor Depot
      CAKE Bake Shoppe
      Dairy Queen
      Brewsters

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elgin? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Elgin.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Acadia Dental
      Foothills Medical Centre EMERGENCY ENTRANCE
      Mayfair Diagnostics Crowfoot
      Heritage Smiles Dental
      Harvest Medicine Calgary & Alberta
      Alberta Children's Hospital
      Foothills Medical Centre
      Peter Lougheed Centre of the Calgary General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Calgary Co-op Midtown Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Tuscany Health Care Clinic
      Thorncliffe Family Clinic
      Thorncliffe Medical Centre
      Primacy Medical Clinic
      Riverbend Medical Centre
      Shawnessy Medical Clinic
      Bridlewood Medical Clinic
      Humana Medical Clinic