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 A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (27) F
Entertainment (13) F
Food and Drink (42) A-
Fitness (18) F
Groceries (14) F
Parks (65) A+
Shops (169) A+
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Courtenay (B)

2. Courtney East (C)

3. South Lerwick (C-)

4. Aberdeen Heights (D+)

5. Arden (D+)

commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Courtenay.
Public Transit Stops (126)
Stops & Stations A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. South Courtenay (A+)

2. Valley View Estates (A)

3. Courtney East (A)

4. Old Orchard (A-)

5. Downtown Courtenay (A-)

cost of living B-

The cost of living in Courtenay is 92/100 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mission Road (B)

2. Arden (C+)

3. Courtney East (C+)

4. Downtown Courtenay (C+)

5. Sandwick (C+)

crime F

Courtenay crime rates are 10,081 per 100k, which is 67% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
8,211 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,870 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Crown Isle (D+)

2. Valley View Estates (D+)

3. Aberdeen Heights (F)

4. South Lerwick (F)

5. Arden (F)

employment C

The median income in Courtenay is $70,357 - which is 18% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$70,357 F
Unemployment Rate
3.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Valley View Estates (A+)

2. Crown Isle (A+)

3. Aberdeen Heights (A)

4. South Lerwick (A-)

5. Mission Road (B-)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (50)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Aberdeen Heights (A+)

2. South Lerwick (A+)

3. Valley View Estates (A+)

4. South Courtenay (A-)

5. Arden (F)

housing A

Courtenay home prices are $706,000 - which is 26% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
$706,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
42% C-
Home Affordability
10x (home price to income ratio) A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Valley View Estates (A+)

2. Crown Isle (A+)

3. Aberdeen Heights (A+)

4. South Lerwick (A+)

5. Mission Road (A)

schools C+

The Courtenay graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
56% D
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (9) F
High Schools (6) D-
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown Courtenay (A-)

2. Courtney East (B-)

3. Aberdeen Heights (B-)

4. Mission Road (C+)

5. Old Orchard (C)

ratings A

Courtenay has an overall rating of 83% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. South Courtenay (A+)

2. Crown Isle (A+)

3. Valley View Estates (B)

4. Courtney East (D-)

5. Aberdeen Heights (A+)

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Courtenay, BC Area Guide

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Courtenay Area Facts

  • Courtenay has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Courtenay crime rates are 67% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Courtenay is 25% lower than the British Columbia average

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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Courtenay? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Trumpeter Glen Park
      Hobson Park
      Knights of Columbus Park
      Sunrise Rotary Park
      Lewis Park Playground
      Courtenay Rotary Waterpark
      Malahat Storm Park
      Hawk Glen Park

      Entertainment

      Sid Williams Civic Theatre
      HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial
      Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre
      Comox Valley Art Gallery
      Lupine Art Studio
      Codes Country Lanes
      Art Alchemy Studio
      Nim Nim Interpretive Centre

      Food & Drink

      Match Eatery & Public House
      The Mex
      The Mex Beer & Wine
      Islander Pizza & Pasta
      Fatburger & Buffalo's Express
      A&W
      Domino's
      Triple O's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Courtenay? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Courtenay.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Courtenay? The cost of living in Courtenay is 92/100 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
      Courtenay
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Courtenay? Courtenay crime rates are 10,081, which are 67% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      10,081 per 100k people

      139% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10

      139% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Courtenay? The median income in Courtenay is $70,357 which is 18% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $70,35715% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      52%19% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      52% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      North Island Hospital - Comox Valley (Emergency)
      North Island Hospital - Comox Valley

      Pharmacies

      Loblaw Pharmacy
      London Drugs
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Courtenay Pharmacy
      Living Room Pharmacy
      Pure Integrated Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Dr. Donald Jenkins Jr. Internist & Dermatologist
      Crown Isle Clinic
      Dr. J.P. Classen - Ophthalmologist
      R.G. Cockwill Chiropractic
      FYIDoctors

      A Housing

      What are Courtenay home prices? Courtenay home prices are $706,000 - which is 26% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      $706,0007% higher than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $1,33638% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      C+ Courtenay Schools

      Does Courtenay have good schools? The Courtenay graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      18%

      30% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      A User Ratings

      Is Courtenay a good place to live? Courtenay has an overall rating of 83% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      2 total surveys

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