Livability Score

74
/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 (11) A+
Atlas Café
Coffee Shop
Rhodos Coffee Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
The Twisted Mint Café
Coffee Shop
Games and Grounds
Coffee Shop
Cappuccino Grande Café
Coffee Shop
Cardero's Café
Coffee Shop
Cornerstone Café and Taphouse
Coffee Shop
Mudsharks Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Rawthentic Eatery
Coffee Shop
Bigfoot Donuts
Coffee Shop
Michael's Off Main
Coffee Shop
Frankie Jo's Bakery Café
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Love Bug
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Airpark Café
Coffee Shop
Been Around The World Café
Coffee Shop
Beachwood Café
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Bayside Café
Coffee Shop
The Soup Pot
Coffee Shop
Cinnsational
Coffee Shop
The Playhouse Café
Coffee Shop
Tin Town Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial
Museum
Comox Valley Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Codes Country Lanes
Bowling Alley
Art Alchemy Studio
Art Gallery
Artful: The Gallery
Art Gallery
Lupine Art Studio
Theatre Arts
Sid Williams Civic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre
Museum
Resonance Arts
Theatre Arts
Old Church Theatre
Theatre Arts
Nim Nim Interpretive Centre
Art Gallery
Two-Spot Locomotive
Attraction
Rialto Theatre
Cinema
Lucy Schappy Art
Art Gallery
La Pause Creekside Gallery
Art Gallery
Spirits of the West Coast
Art Gallery
I-Hos Gallery
Art Gallery
Little Red Church Community Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Kelly Cat & Kay Bird Art Studio
Theatre Arts
Comox Rotary Splash Park
Water Park
Comox Archives & Museum
Museum
Pearl Ellis Gallery
Art Gallery
Hands-on Farm
Zoo
Food and Drink (14) A+
Avalanche Bar & Grill
Bar
City Centre Spirits
Alcohol
The Pita Pit
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cloves Catering
Deli
High Tide Public House
Bar
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Blue Spruce Ice Cream
Sweets
Hot Chocolates
Sweets
Panago
Fast Food
Gladstone Filling Station
Alcohol
Gladstone Tasting Room
Bar
Joe's Garage
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Flying Canoe West Coast Pub
Bar
George's Food Bar
Fast Food
Thrifty Foods Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Triple O's
Fast Food
Islander Pizza & Pasta
Fast Food
Fatburger & Buffalo's Express
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
Holy Cow Yoga Studio
Gym
Wild+United Athletics
Gym
Eden Therapy
Gym
Axé Capoeira
Gym
Comox Valley Boxing Club
Gym
The House of Now Yoga Studio
Gym
Florence Filberg Centre
Community Centre
Courtenay Native Sons Hall
Community Centre
Titanium Crossfit
Gym
30-Minute Hit Boxing For Women
Gym
Team Goblins Brazilian JiuJitsu
Gym
Rasa
Gym
Fitness Excellence
Gym
The Yoga Studio on Rosewall
Gym
Ki Fitness & Health
Gym
Constant Conditioning Crossfit
Gym
wellness center
Gym
WIP Climbing
Gym
Dove Creek Community Hall
Community Centre
Comox Community Centre
Community Centre
Comox Recreation Centre
Gym
Mocean Yoga
Gym
Curves
Gym
Royston Community Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (4) A+
The Old Farm Market
Grocery Store
Cakebread Artisan Bakery
Bakery
The Butcher's Block
Butcher
Runge's Imports & Delicatessen
Butcher
Vassili's Bread Shop
Bakery
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Natural Pastures Cheese Company
Cheese
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Sabzi Mandi Supermarket
Grocery Store
Honey Grove Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Portuguese Joe's Fish Market
Seafood
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
Salish Sea Foods
Seafood
M&M Meat Shops
Butcher
Church Street Woodfired Bakery
Bakery
John's Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Courtenay Country Market
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Courthouse Park
Park
Simms Millennium Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Standard Park
Park
Harmston Park
Park
Cooper Park
Park
Lewis Park
Park
Courtenay Elementary Playground
Playground
Courtenay Rotary Waterpark
Playground
Lewis Park Playground
Playground
Condensory Park
Park
Maple Park
Park
Courtenay Marina Park
Park
Puntledge Park Playground
Playground
Puntledge Park
Park
Woodcote Park
Park
Dogwood Park
Park
Bill Moore Memorial Park
Park
Trumpeter Glen Park
Park
Krebs Park
Park
Martin Park
Park
Knights of Columbus Park
Park
Dyke Road Regional Park
Park
Malcolm Morrison Sr. Park
Park
First Street Park
Park
Shops (68) A+
Johns' Bedroom Barn & Foam Warehouse
Furniture
Easyhome
Furniture
SmartEyes!
Optician
AnMarcos Furniture & Mattresses
Furniture
Hairpins Boutique Salon
Hairdresser
K&V Nails
Beauty
6th Street Barbers
Hairdresser
Carosel Fashions & Treasures
Clothing
Level 10 Eurospa
Beauty
United Floors
Interior Decoration
Mane Lines Hair Fashion
Hairdresser
Second Page Used Books
Books
La Mia Bella Salon & Boutique
Hairdresser
Central Builders
Home Improvement
Courtenay 5th Street Florist
Florist
Laughing Oyster Book Shop
Books
Finders Keep Hers
Clothing
Robert A Couture
Clothing
Whale's Tale Toys
Toys
States of Summer
Clothing
Rally Co.
Clothing
Searle's Shoes Ltd
Shoes
The Curious Cat - Unique Gifts On 5th
Gift Shop
Ooh La La Boutique Salon
Beauty
La Cache
Interior Decoration
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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, 0.7% take public transportation in Downtown Courtenay.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Cliffe Avenue at 8th Street (SB)
Bus Stop
Cliffe Avenue at 11th Street (NB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald Avenue at 8th Street (NB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald Avenue at 8th Street (SB)
Bus Stop
Cliffe Avenue at 11th Street (SB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald Avenue at 6th Street (SB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald at 5th St (NB)
Bus Stop
Downtown Exchange Bay C (EB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald Avenue at 5th Street (SB)
Bus Stop
Downtown Exchange Bay B (WB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald Avenue at 5th Street (NB)
Bus Stop
Downtown Exchange Bay A (SB)
Bus Stop
Filberg Centre / Riverside Park (NB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald Avenue at 13th Street (NB)
Bus Stop
Simms Millennium Park (NB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald Avenue at 13th Street (SB)
Bus Stop
Cliffe Avenue at 14th Street (NB)
Bus Stop
5th Street at Kilpatrick Avenue (EB)
Bus Stop
Cliffe Avenue 1600 Block (SB)
Bus Stop
5th at Leighton (WB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald at 16th St (WB)
Bus Stop
Fitzgerald Avenue at 16th Street (EB)
Bus Stop
Courtenay
Transit Station
Lewis Centre (SB)
Bus Stop
Menzies Avenue at 8th Street (SB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% 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 C+

The cost of living in Downtown Courtenay is 94/100 - which is 24% 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

Downtown Courtenay crime rates are 9,695 per 100k, which is 61% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
7,897 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,798 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 Downtown Courtenay is $68,847 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$68,847 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% 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 (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
The Joint Physiotherapy + Sports Injury Centre
Clinic
ValleyCare Medical Clinic
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Valley Denture Centre
Clinic
Comox Valley Community Health Centre
Clinic
Dr. Sarah Johnston - Periodontist
Dentist
Dr. Paul E. Shaw-Wood - Periodontist
Dentist
Downtown Dental Centre - Dr. Chris Becir
Dentist
FYIDoctors
Doctor
Courtenay Medical Clinic
Clinic
Vancouver Island Osteopathy & Wellness
Clinic
R.G. Cockwill Chiropractic
Doctor
Fit Chiropractic & Sport Therapy
Clinic
Courtenay Dental Health & Implant Centre
Dentist
Pacific Sleep Care
Clinic
Cascade Chiropractic - Dr. Dean Ference
Clinic
Comox Valley Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Clinic
The Grove Health & Wellness
Clinic
Island Dentures
Clinic
Cottage Medical Clinic
Clinic
Coastal Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics
Clinic
Courtenay Fire Department - Fire Hall #1
Fire Station
Dr. Tracy Rodgers OB/GYN
Clinic
Dr. Donald Jenkins Jr. Internist & Dermatologist
Doctor
Dr. J.P. Classen - Ophthalmologist
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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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

Downtown Courtenay home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a D-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C+
Home Affordability
N/A 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 A-

The Downtown Courtenay graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
92% A-
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Courtenay Elementary
Lake Trail Community
Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary
Arden Elementary
Valley View Elementary
Queneesh Elementary
Aspen Park Elementary
Ecole Robb Road
Au Coeur de L'ile
Huband Park Elementary
Royston Elementary
Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy
High Schools (0) D-
Nala'atsi Alternate Program
Lake Trail Community
Glacier View Secondary Centre
Georges P Vanier Secondary
Mark R. Isfeld Senior Secondary
Au Coeur de L'ile
Highland Secondary
Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Academy
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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)

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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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Downtown Courtenay, Courtenay, BC Area Guide

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Downtown Courtenay Area Facts

  • Downtown Courtenay has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Downtown Courtenay crime rates are 4% lower than the Courtenay average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Courtenay is 1% higher than the Courtenay average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Courthouse Park
      Simms Millennium Park
      Riverside Park
      Standard Park
      Harmston Park
      Cooper Park
      Lewis Park
      Courtenay Elementary Playground

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Avalanche Bar & Grill
      City Centre Spirits
      The Pita Pit
      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Cloves Catering
      High Tide Public House
      BC Liquor Store

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Courtenay? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Downtown Courtenay.
      Drive to Work
      31%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown Courtenay? The cost of living in Downtown Courtenay is 94/100 - which is 24% lower than British Columbia.
      Downtown Courtenay
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Courtenay
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown Courtenay? Downtown Courtenay crime rates are 9,695, which are 61% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      9,695 per 100k people

      130% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      130% 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 Downtown Courtenay? The median income in Downtown Courtenay is $68,847 which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $68,84716% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      55%13% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      60% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown 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 Downtown Courtenay home prices? Downtown Courtenay home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      35% lower than the CDN average

      A- Downtown Courtenay Schools

      Does Downtown Courtenay have good schools? The Downtown Courtenay graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      23%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Downtown Courtenay a good place to live? Downtown Courtenay has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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