Livability Score

55
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Gaslight Café
Coffee Shop
Wentworth Perk
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Doktor Luke's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Lanes at Membertou
Bowling Alley
Wentworth Park Bandshell
Theatre Arts
Highland Arts Theatre
Theatre Arts
St Patrick's Museum
Museum
St. Patricks
Museum
Cossit House
Museum
Cossit House Museum
Museum
Jost House
Museum
Jost House Museum
Museum
Cape Breton Centre for Science and Heritage
Museum
The Convent
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) F
Kenny's Pizza
Fast Food
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Greco
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Kenny's Pizza
Fast Food
Daniels
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Steel City
Bar
Steel City
Bar
Chill Zone
Sweets
Parlour Sweet House
Sweets
Amber's Take Out
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
A&W
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Brooks Haven Recreation
Community Centre
Brooks Haven Recreation
Community Centre
Crossfit Per Ardua
Gym
Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre
Community Centre
Southend Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Harold's Bakery
Bakery
Leaf & Root Wellness Market
Health Food
Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Parks (5) F
Fatima Recreation Park
Park
Membertou Recreation Field
Park
Greenlink Municipal Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Argyle Street Playground
Playground
Wentworth Park
Park
Col J.A.MacDonald Memorial
Park
Col J.A.MacDonald DSO Memorial Park
Park
Korean War Memorial Parkq
Park
Cabot Street Recreation Complex
Park
Sydney Boardwalk Park
Park
DesBarres Park
Park
Mariners Park
Park
Petersfield Provincial Park
Park
Petersfield Provincial Park
Park
Shops (1) F
John's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Value Check Plaza
Mall
Walmart
Department Store
JR Raheys Furniture Appliance and Electronics
Furniture
Pastoral Centre
Books
Family HeirBlooms
Florist
Needs Conv
Convenience Store
Needs
Convenience Store
Jimmy Dans
Convenience Store
MaryJanes Smoke Shop
Convenience Store
Connors Basics
Furniture
Boysenberry
Clothing
Ed's Books & More
Books
Rieker by the Shoe Tree
Shoes
Framework Cycle & Fitness
Bicycle
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Discount 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, 0.4% take public transportation in Sydney River.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% 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 Sydney River is 85/100 - which is 8% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
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 A+

Sydney River crime rates are 1,362 per 100k, which is 68% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
969 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
393 crimes per 100k A+
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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 B

The median income in Sydney River is $98,882 - which is 39% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$98,882 B-
Unemployment Rate
5.6% D+
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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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Coxheath Fire Department
Fire Station
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Hospital
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Mira Road Fire Station
Fire Station
Mira Road Fire station
Fire Station
Sydney Family Dental Centre
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
CBRM Firehouse 1
Fire Station
Sydney Fire Department
Fire Station
Pollett Drug Store
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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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+

Sydney River 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 D

The Sydney River graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Sydney River Elementary School
Malcolm Munroe Middle School
Coxheath Elementary School
Mountainview Elementary School
Shipyard Elementary School
Robin Foote Elementary School
Brookland Elementary School
Sherwood Park Education Centre
High Schools (0) F
Riverview High School
Sydney Academy
CBVRCE Adult High School
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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+

Sydney River has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (1)
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-)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Sydney River, Cape Breton, NS Area Guide

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Sydney River Area Facts

  • Sydney River has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Sydney River crime rates are 60% lower than the Cape Breton average
  • Cost of living in Sydney River is 4% higher than the Cape Breton average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sydney River? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fatima Recreation Park
      Membertou Recreation Field
      Greenlink Municipal Park
      Rotary Park
      Argyle Street Playground
      Wentworth Park
      Col J.A.MacDonald Memorial
      Col J.A.MacDonald DSO Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Lanes at Membertou
      Wentworth Park Bandshell
      Highland Arts Theatre
      St Patrick's Museum
      St. Patricks
      Cossit House
      Cossit House Museum
      Jost House

      Food & Drink

      Kenny's Pizza
      KFC/Taco Bell
      Greco
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      NSLC
      Subway
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sydney River? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Sydney River.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      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 Sydney River? The cost of living in Sydney River is 85/100 - which is 8% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Sydney River
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Cape Breton
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sydney River? Sydney River crime rates are 1,362, which are 68% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      1,362 per 100k people

      68% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 74

      68% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Sydney River? The median income in Sydney River is $98,882 which is 39% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $98,88220% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      58%9% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      13% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Sydney River a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Sydney River home prices? Sydney River 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
      85%

      25% higher than the CDN average

      D Sydney River Schools

      Does Sydney River have good schools? The Sydney River graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      35%

      38% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Sydney River a good place to live? Sydney River has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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