Livability Score

65
/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 (2) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Wentworth Perk
Coffee Shop
The Gaslight Café
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Doktor Luke's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Robins
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
Unknown Name
Attraction
Lanes at Membertou
Bowling Alley
Wentworth Park Bandshell
Theatre Arts
Highland Arts Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cape Breton Centre for Science and Heritage
Museum
Unknown Name
Attraction
Cineplex Cinemas Sydney
Cinema
Unknown Name
Attraction
St Patrick's Museum
Museum
St. Patricks
Museum
Unknown Name
Attraction
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Attraction
Cossit House
Museum
Cossit House Museum
Museum
The Convent
Theatre Arts
Jost House
Museum
Jost House Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Attraction
Whitney Pier Historical Society
Museum
Food and Drink (9) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Greco
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Kenny's Pizza
Fast Food
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Daniels
Bar
NSLC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Steel City
Bar
Steel City
Bar
Amber's Take Out
Fast Food
Parlour Sweet House
Sweets
Chill Zone
Sweets
Unknown Name
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
A&W
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Kenny's Pizza
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Harveys
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre
Community Centre
Southend Community Centre
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Crossfit Per Ardua
Gym
Brooks Haven Recreation
Community Centre
Brooks Haven Recreation
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Old Croatian Hall Building
Community Centre
Royal Canadian Legion
Community Centre
St. Michael's Society Hall Polish Village
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Superstore
Grocery Store
Leaf & Root Wellness Market
Health Food
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Harold's Bakery
Bakery
Cash and Carry
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Whitney Pier Market
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Membertou Recreation Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Greenlink Municipal Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Argyle Street Playground
Playground
Wentworth Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Col J.A.MacDonald Memorial
Park
Col J.A.MacDonald DSO Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cabot Street Recreation Complex
Park
Korean War Memorial Parkq
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
DesBarres Park
Park
Fatima Recreation Park
Park
Sydney Boardwalk Park
Park
Mariners Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Wentworth Dog Park
Park
Shops (4) D-
Pastoral Centre
Books
Family HeirBlooms
Florist
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
JR Raheys Furniture Appliance and Electronics
Furniture
Jimmy Dans
Convenience Store
Needs
Convenience Store
Needs Conv
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Value Check Plaza
Mall
MaryJanes Smoke Shop
Convenience Store
Connors Basics
Furniture
Ed's Books & More
Books
Boysenberry
Clothing
Rieker by the Shoe Tree
Shoes
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Discount Store
Framework Cycle & Fitness
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Pets
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Ashby Florists
Florist
Big Bens
Convenience Store
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
John's Barbershop
Hairdresser
FAST Furniture
Furniture
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Giant Tiger
Department Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Downtown Sydney (A+)

2. Whitney Pier (D+)

3. Membertou (D+)

4. Glace Bay (D-)

5. North Sydney (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Membertou.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Little Pond (F)

2. Lingan (F)

3. Downtown Sydney (F)

4. Gardiner Mines (F)

5. Little Bras d'Or (F)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Membertou is 82/100 - which is 10% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Donkin (A+)

2. New Waterford (A+)

3. Downtown Sydney (A+)

4. Birch Grove (A+)

5. Whitney Pier (A+)

crime C+

Membertou crime rates are 3,245 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,309 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
936 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Grand Lake Road (A+)

2. Sydney River (A+)

3. Blacketts Lake (A+)

4. Georges River (A+)

5. Coxheath (A)

employment F

The median income in Membertou is $55,856 - which is 22% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$55,856 F
Unemployment Rate
6.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Blacketts Lake (A-)

2. Edwardsville (B+)

3. Scotch Lake (B+)

4. Port Caledonia (B+)

5. Georges River (B+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Police
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Sydney Family Dental Centre
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
CBRM Firehouse 1
Fire Station
Sydney Fire Department
Fire Station
Mira Road Fire Station
Fire Station
Mira Road Fire station
Fire Station
Pollett Drug Store
Pharmacy
Coxheath Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
Sydney Station
Fire Station
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Cape Breton Regional Police
Police
Grand Lake Road Vol Fire Dept
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more Membertou health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Membertou (A+)

2. North Sydney (A+)

3. Donkin (A-)

4. New Victoria (A-)

5. New Waterford (A-)

housing A

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

1. Sydney River (A+)

2. Blacketts Lake (A)

3. River Ryan (A)

4. Coxheath (A)

5. Membertou (A)

schools F

The Membertou graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Shipyard Elementary School
Malcolm Munroe Middle School
Brookland Elementary School
Sydney River Elementary School
Sherwood Park Education Centre
Robin Foote Elementary School
Coxheath Elementary School
Centre scolaire Étoile de l'Acadie
Cusack School
Whitney Pier Memorial Middle School
Harbourside Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Riverview High School
Sydney Academy
CBVRCE Adult High School
Centre scolaire Étoile de l'Acadie
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown Sydney (D+)

2. Sydney Mines (D)

3. Glace Bay (D)

4. Prime Brook (D)

5. Sydney River (D)

ratings A+

Membertou has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Howie Center (A+)

2. North Sydney (A+)

3. Coxheath (A+)

4. Reserve Mines (A+)

5. Sydney (A-)

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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Membertou Recreation Field
      Unknown Name
      Greenlink Municipal Park
      Rotary Park
      Argyle Street Playground
      Wentworth Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Lanes at Membertou
      Wentworth Park Bandshell
      Highland Arts Theatre
      Cape Breton Centre for Science and Heritage
      Unknown Name
      Cineplex Cinemas Sydney
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Greco
      Burger King
      Kenny's Pizza

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Membertou? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Membertou.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Membertou? The cost of living in Membertou is 82/100 - which is 10% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Membertou
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Cape Breton
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Membertou? Membertou crime rates are 3,245, which are 23% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      3,245 per 100k people

      23% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      23% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Membertou? The median income in Membertou is $55,856 which is 22% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $55,85632% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      53%17% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      New Waterford Consolidated Hospital
      Glace Bay Health Care Facility
      Cape Breton Regional Hospital
      Harbour View Hospital
      Northside General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Pollett Drug Store
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Medical Hall Pharmasave

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Membertou home prices? Membertou 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
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      22% lower than the CDN average

      F Membertou Schools

      Does Membertou have good schools? The Membertou graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      24%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Membertou a good place to live? Membertou has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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