Livability Score

73
/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 (3) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
James Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe la Vie
Coffee Shop
The Twisted Mug Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fishbowl Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Alderlea Farm and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Caprice Theatre
Cinema
Cowichan Valley Museum
Museum
Duncan Lanes Bowling Centre
Bowling Alley
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre
Museum
BC Forest Discovery Centre
Museum
Food and Drink (9) A+
Burger King
Fast Food
Duncan Butcher Shop
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
Baan-Do's Stir Fry
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Old Firehouse Winebar
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chari-Teas
Beverages
Panago
Fast Food
Hammond Bay Fudge
Sweets
Craig Street Brew Pub
Bar
Liquor Plus
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Small Block Lounge
Alcohol
Small Block Lounge
Bar
Red Arrow Tasting Room
Alcohol
Red Arrow Tasting Room
Bar
Triple O's
Fast Food
Commons Liquor & More
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Vigneti Zanatta
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Cowichan Community Centre
Community Centre
Glenora Community Hall
Community Centre
Vimy Community Hall
Community Centre
The HUB at Cowichan Station
Community Centre
Groceries (2) A+
Island Bagle
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
London Drugs
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
49th Parallel Grocery
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
49th Parallel
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Kin Park
Park
Charles Hoey, VC, Memorial Park
Park
Station Street Park
Park
China Gardens
Park
Heiwa Park
Park
Duncan Lions Club Spray Park
Playground
Centennial Park
Park
Bev Lashman Playground
Playground
Cowichan Sportsplex Community Park
Park
Rotary / McAdam Park
Park
Boys Road Pullout
Park
Somenos Creek Park
Park
Larkspur Drive Park
Park
Somenos Marsh Open Air Classroom
Park
Kingston Park
Park
Timbercrest Park
Park
Chaster Road Trail
Park
Boal Road Park
Park
Eagle Heights Park
Park
Alan Wilson Park
Park
Stonehaven Park
Park
Mayo Park
Park
Maplewood Park
Park
Keystone Park
Park
Ryall Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
Dollarama
Discount Store
Tran's Haircuts
Hairdresser
Curvy Fashions
Clothing
Buddies Natural Pet Food Ltd.
Pets
Experience Cycling
Bicycle
Cycle Therapy
Bicycle
Duncan Pets
Pets
Great Dollar Store
Discount Store
Spinning Ninny
Clothing
Coronation Market
Convenience Store
Backwoods Soap and Candle Co.
Beauty
Shades
Clothing
Judy Hill Gallery and Gifts
Gift Shop
Martin's Clothing
Clothing
LeLe Fashion
Clothing
Outlooks Mensware
Clothing
Giggle Gear Clothing Co.
Clothing
Whittome Mall
Mall
JYSK
Furniture
Hospital Auxiliaries Thrift Store
Discount Store
The Red Balloon Toy Shop
Toys
Archer & Arrow
Clothing
Winners
Clothing
PetSmart
Pets
The Source
Electronics
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Duncan.
Public Transit Stops (31)
Stops & Stations A+
Coronation at Festubert (EB)
Bus Stop
Alderlea 5780 block (SB)
Bus Stop
Trunk at Ypres (WB)
Bus Stop
James at Elvins (EB)
Bus Stop
Queens Rd farside Duncan (EB)
Bus Stop
Alderlea at James St (NB)
Bus Stop
Alderlea at James (SB)
Bus Stop
James at Elvins (WB)
Bus Stop
Coronation Ave at Bundock (WB)
Bus Stop
Duncan
Transit Station
Canada at Lois (SB)
Bus Stop
Canada at Station (NB)
Bus Stop
Coronation at Bundock (EB)
Bus Stop
Canada at Station (SB)
Bus Stop
James at Clements (EB)
Bus Stop
Dingwall at York (EB)
Bus Stop
Trunk at Bundock (WB)
Bus Stop
York Rd at Lewis St (SB)
Bus Stop
Tofino Bus
Bus Stop
Central at Cowichan (NB)
Bus Stop
Ingram at Jubilee (WB)
Bus Stop
Howard Ave at Alexander (SB)
Bus Stop
Government at Station (EB)
Bus Stop
Howard Ave at Alexander (NB)
Bus Stop
Jubilee at 2nd St (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Duncan is 87/100 - which is 29% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

Duncan crime rates are 14,219 per 100k, which is 135% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
11,581 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,637 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Duncan is $49,037 - which is 43% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$49,037 F
Unemployment Rate
3.6% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Duncan Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Station 152
Ambulance Station
North Cowichan Fire Department - South End Hall
Fire Station
Cowichan Valley Dental Group
Dentist
North Cowichan / Duncan RCMP
Police
Cowichan District Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing B+

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

The Duncan graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (14) C-
Duncan Christian School
Alexander Elementary
Khowhemun Elementary
Cowichan Valley Distributed Learning
Queen Margaret's
Alex Aitken
Queen of Angels School
Drinkwater Elementary
Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary
Tansor Elementary
Maple Bay Elementary
des Cascades
Noorunissa Montessori Academy of Canada
High Schools (9) A+
Cowichan Secondary
Quamichan School
Duncan Christian School
Adult Learning Centre
Cowichan Open School
Cowichan Valley Distributed Learning
Cowichan Valley Open Learning Co-op
Queen Margaret's
Queen of Angels School
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ratings F

Duncan has an overall rating of 44% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes F
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Duncan, BC Area Guide

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Duncan Area Facts

  • Duncan has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Duncan crime rates are 135% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Duncan is 29% lower than the British Columbia average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kin Park
      Charles Hoey, VC, Memorial Park
      Station Street Park
      China Gardens
      Heiwa Park
      Duncan Lions Club Spray Park
      Centennial Park
      Bev Lashman Playground

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Duncan Butcher Shop
      Domino's
      Baan-Do's Stir Fry
      Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
      Subway
      DQ Grill & Chill
      A&W

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Duncan? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Duncan.
      Drive to Work
      30%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Duncan? The cost of living in Duncan is 87/100 - which is 29% lower than British Columbia.
      Duncan
      87

      13% 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 Duncan? Duncan crime rates are 14,219, which are 135% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      14,219 per 100k people

      237% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      237% 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 Duncan? The median income in Duncan is $49,037 which is 43% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $49,03741% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      48%25% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      45% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Duncan home prices? Duncan 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
      $1,22543% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      20% lower than the CDN average

      B Duncan Schools

      Does Duncan have good schools? The Duncan graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      13%

      46% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      61%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      F User Ratings

      Is Duncan a good place to live? Duncan has an overall rating of 44% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      44%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      44%

      9 total surveys

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