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 (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
James Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe la Vie
Coffee Shop
The Twisted Mug Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fishbowl Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Udder Guys
Coffee Shop
Alderlea Farm and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Cowichan Valley Museum
Museum
Caprice Theatre
Cinema
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre
Museum
Duncan Lanes Bowling Centre
Bowling Alley
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Museum
BC Forest Discovery Centre
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Red Arrow Tasting Room
Alcohol
Red Arrow Tasting Room
Bar
Small Block Lounge
Alcohol
Small Block Lounge
Bar
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Liquor Plus
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
Duncan Butcher Shop
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Baan-Do's Stir Fry
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Craig Street Brew Pub
Bar
Hammond Bay Fudge
Sweets
Old Firehouse Winebar
Bar
Chari-Teas
Beverages
Cowichan Bay Pub
Bar
Blue Grouse Estate Winery
Alcohol
Triple O's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Commons Liquor & More
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Cowichan Community Centre
Community Centre
The HUB at Cowichan Station
Community Centre
Glenora Community Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
London Drugs
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Island Bagle
Bakery
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
49th Parallel Grocery
Grocery Store
True Grain
Bakery
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
49th Parallel
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Miller Road Rest Area
Park
Rotary / McAdam Park
Park
Maple Grove Park
Park
Chaster Road Trail
Park
Harmony Park
Park
Robert Service Memorial Park
Park
Maplewood Park
Park
Boys Road Pullout
Park
Boal Road Park
Park
Cowichan Sportsplex Community Park
Park
Bev Lashman Playground
Playground
Swan's Nest Park
Park
Art Mann Park
Park
Somenos Creek Park
Park
Eagle Heights Park
Park
Sterling Ridge Park
Park
Charles Hoey, VC, Memorial Park
Park
Kin Park
Park
Timbercrest Park
Park
Station Street Park
Park
Coronation Hill Park
Park
Larkspur Drive Park
Park
China Gardens
Park
Playscape
Playground
Kingston Park
Park
Shops (12) F
Causeway Furniture Company
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mark's
Clothing
Reitmans
Clothing
Coronation Market
Convenience Store
The Shoe Company
Shoes
Duncan Pets
Pets
Buddies Natural Pet Food Ltd.
Pets
Curvy Fashions
Clothing
Tran's Haircuts
Hairdresser
Great Dollar Store
Discount Store
Experience Cycling
Bicycle
Dollarama
Discount Store
JYSK
Furniture
Winners
Clothing
PetSmart
Pets
The Source
Electronics
Fabricland
Fabric
Spinning Ninny
Clothing
Cycle Therapy
Bicycle
Shades
Clothing
Judy Hill Gallery and Gifts
Gift Shop
Martin's Clothing
Clothing
Whittome Mall
Mall
LeLe Fashion
Clothing
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commute D

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Cowichan.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations B-
Mission at Smith (NB)
Bus Stop
Mission at Sahilton (NB)
Bus Stop
Francis St 5100 Blk (EB)
Bus Stop
Boys Rd at 2730 Block (WB)
Bus Stop
Christopher Rd at Francis St (NB)
Bus Stop
Chaster at Koksilah Frontage Rd (EB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Bay at Tzouhalem (WB)
Bus Stop
Tzouhalem Rd at Maple Bay Rd
Bus Stop
Cowichan Bay at Tzouhalem (EB)
Bus Stop
Wharncliffe at Campbell (WB)
Bus Stop
Tzouhalem Rd at Maple Bay (WB)
Bus Stop
Tzouhalem Rd at Church
Bus Stop
Tzouhalem at Quamichan (EB)
Bus Stop
Tzouhalem Rd at Church (WB)
Bus Stop
Tzouhalem at Quamichan (WB)
Bus Stop
Boys Rd at Statlou (WB)
Bus Stop
Tzouhalem at Jaynes (WB)
Bus Stop
Maple Bay at Tzouhalem (NB)
Bus Stop
Marchmont at Prevost (EB)
Bus Stop
Chaster at 5270 Block (NB)
Bus Stop
Valleyview at Tzouhalem (NB)
Bus Stop
Valleyview at Tzouhalem (SB)
Bus Stop
Mearns at Roberts (NB)
Bus Stop
Marchmont Rd at Campbell St (EB)
Bus Stop
Chaster at Thiek (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Cowichan 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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crime D+

Cowichan crime rates are 5,517 per 100k, which is 9% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
4,494 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,023 crimes per 100k C-
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employment F

The median income in Cowichan is $56,339 - which is 35% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$56,339 F
Unemployment Rate
9.2% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Station 152
Ambulance Station
Duncan Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Cowichan Valley Dental Group
Dentist
North Cowichan Fire Department - South End Hall
Fire Station
North Cowichan / Duncan RCMP
Police
Cowichan District Hospital
Hospital
Cowichan Bay Volunteer Fire Rescue
Fire Station
North Cowichan Fire Department - Maple Bay Hall
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing B

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

The Cowichan graduation rate is 53% - which is 38% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
53% F
Elementary Schools (0) F
Queen of Angels School
Duncan Christian School
Alexander Elementary
Alex Aitken
Khowhemun Elementary
Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada
Cowichan Valley Distributed Learning
Maple Bay Elementary
Queen Margaret's
Sunrise Waldorf School
Drinkwater Elementary
Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Queen of Angels School
Duncan Christian School
Quamichan School
Cowichan Secondary
Adult Learning Centre
Cowichan Open School
Cowichan Valley Distributed Learning
Cowichan Valley Open Learning Co-op
Queen Margaret's
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Cowichan, BC Area Guide

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Cowichan Area Facts

  • Cowichan has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Cowichan crime rates are 9% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Cowichan is 25% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Miller Road Rest Area
      Rotary / McAdam Park
      Maple Grove Park
      Chaster Road Trail
      Harmony Park
      Robert Service Memorial Park
      Maplewood Park
      Boys Road Pullout

      Entertainment

      Cowichan Valley Museum
      Caprice Theatre
      Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
      Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre
      Duncan Lanes Bowling Centre
      Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
      BC Forest Discovery Centre

      Food & Drink

      Red Arrow Tasting Room
      Red Arrow Tasting Room
      Small Block Lounge
      Small Block Lounge
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Liquor Plus
      Subway
      Panago

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cowichan? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Cowichan.
      Drive to Work
      29%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

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

      8% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cowichan? Cowichan crime rates are 5,517, which are 9% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      5,517 per 100k people

      31% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      31% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Cowichan? The median income in Cowichan is $56,339 which is 35% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $56,33932% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      51%20% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      43% higher than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Cowichan home prices? Cowichan 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
      68%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      F Cowichan Schools

      Does Cowichan have good schools? The Cowichan graduation rate is 53% - which is 38% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      53%

      36% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      4%

      82% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Cowichan a good place to live? Cowichan has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
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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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