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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Selby's Bunker Coffee and gifts
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Museum
Fairbanks Centre
Museum
Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing
Cinema
Pondside Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Nova Scotia Liquor Commission
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jamieson's
Bar
Crocodile Ice Cream
Sweets
Big Leagues
Bar
Finbar's Irish Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Funky Munky Ice Cream Hut
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Mary Brown's Chicken
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
barBURRITO
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Cole Harbour Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
North Preston Community Centre
Community Centre
Findlay Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Gateway Meat Market
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Ben's Bakery
Bakery
Two Brothers Deli
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Atlantic SuperStore -Braemar
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Health Nutz
Health Food
Parks (56) A+
Sunset Acres Park
Park
Greely Court Park
Park
Gorden Bell Park
Park
William Ross Park
Park
Cranberry Lake Park
Park
Langdon Drive Park
Park
Auburn/John Stewart Drive Community Park
Park
Forest Hills Greenway Park
Park
Joseph Giles Elementary School Park
Park
Humber Park Elementary School Park
Park
Gregory Drive Park
Park
Cole Harbour Commons
Park
Cherry Brook Lake Loon Park
Park
Meridian Court Park
Park
Mount Edward Road Park
Park
Montague Estates Park
Park
Graham Creighton Junior High School Park
Park
Inglewood Crescent Park
Park
Chameau Crescent Playground Park
Park
Robert Kemp Turner Elementary School
Park
Albany Terrace Park
Park
George Bissett Elementary School Park
Park
Chamberlain Drive Park
Park
Stirling Drive Park
Park
Sir Robert Borden Junior High Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Canadian Tire
Home Improvement
Dollarama
Discount Store
28 JES
Clothing
Techmania
Electronics
Rona
Home Improvement
Needs Convenience
Convenience Store
Cole Harbour Esso
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Leo's
Convenience Store
Winners
Clothing
Dollarama
Discount Store
Rite Stop
Convenience Store
Baini's Pizza
Convenience Store
Woodlawn Shopping Plaza
Mall
Salon117 hair design
Beauty
Pennington's
Clothing
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
First Choice Hair Cutters
Hairdresser
Ultramar
Convenience Store
Global Pet Food
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
Needs Convenience
Convenience Store
Kent Building Supplies
Home Improvement
Needs
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Beaufort Avenue South (A+)

2. Dartmouth Centre (A+)

3. Clayton Park West (A+)

4. Southdale (A+)

5. Crichton Park (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.0% take public transportation in Forest Hills.
Public Transit Stops (85)
Stops & Stations A+
6072 - Auburn Dr Before Bradorian Dr
Bus Stop
6074 - Auburn Dr After Auburn Ct
Bus Stop
6069 - Auburn Dr Before Auburn Ct
Bus Stop
6932 - Hillsboro Dr After Auburn Dr
Bus Stop
6308 - Bradorian Dr Before Madeira Cr
Bus Stop
6933 - Hillsboro Dr Before Auburn Dr
Bus Stop
6937 - Hillsboro Dr After Karen Dr
Bus Stop
7013 - Karen Dr Before Hillsboro Dr
Bus Stop
7012 - Karen Dr After Hillsboro Dr
Bus Stop
6935 - Hillsboro Dr Before Barbara Dr
Bus Stop
6941 - Main St At Civic 802
Bus Stop
6081 - Auburn Dr After Leander Dr
Bus Stop
6944 - Main St After Maclaughlin Rd
Bus Stop
6934 - Hillsboro Dr After Main St
Bus Stop
6071 - Auburn Dr Before Leander Dr
Bus Stop
8381 - Taranaki Dr Opposite Karen Dr
Bus Stop
8375 - Taranaki Dr After Karen Dr
Bus Stop
8379 - Taranaki Dr At Civic 194
Bus Stop
6077 - Auburn Dr Before Civic 187
Bus Stop
8376 - Taranaki Dr After Greely Ct
Bus Stop
8377 - Taranaki Dr Before Greely Ct
Bus Stop
Main St Before Hillsboro Dr (2239)
Bus Stop
Main St After Montague Dr (2240)
Bus Stop
7242 - Montague Rd After Main St
Bus Stop
6076 - Auburn Dr At Civic 200
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.0% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Colby Village (A+)

2. Rockingham South (A+)

3. Timberlea (A+)

4. Willowdale (A+)

5. Portland Hills (A+)

cost of living B

The cost of living in Forest Hills is 88/100 - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Moser River (A+)

2. Glenmore (A)

3. Higginsville (A)

4. Harrietsfield (A)

5. Marinette (A)

crime C-

Forest Hills crime rates are 3,868 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,752 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
1,116 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Beaufort Avenue South (A+)

2. Jubilee Road (A+)

3. Point Pleasant Park (A+)

4. Prince's Lodge (A+)

5. Quinpool Road (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Forest Hills is $96,916 - which is 36% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$96,916 B-
Unemployment Rate
4.6% B-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Robie Street (A+)

2. Jubilee Road (A+)

3. West Porters Lake (A+)

4. Port Wallace (A+)

5. Oakfield (A+)

health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Lake Loon Family Dentistry
Dentist
Fire Station 18 - Westphal
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
RCMP - Cole Harbour Detachment
Police
Cole Harbour Ambulance Station
Ambulance Station
Cole Harbour Fire Station No.17
Fire Station
Kyte's PharmaChoice
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Tacoma Family Medicine
Doctor
EHS Dartmouth Paramedic Station
Ambulance Station
Fire Station 14
Fire Station
Woodlawn Medical Clinic
Clinic
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Montebello Medical
Clinic
Fire Station 22 - North Preston
Fire Station
MicMac Dental Centre
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
RCMP Preston Office
Police
Health Clinic
Clinic
Atlantic Oral Surgery Associates
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albro Lake (A+)

2. Crystal Heights (A+)

3. Dartmouth Centre (A+)

4. Ellenvale (A+)

5. Fall River (A+)

housing A+

Forest Hills home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Devon (A+)

2. Sambro Creek (A+)

3. Grand Lake (A+)

4. Waverley (A+)

5. Bald Rock (A+)

schools C

The Forest Hills graduation rate is 86% - which is 5% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Humber Park Elementary
Joseph Giles Elementary
Robert K Turner Elementary
George Bissett Elementary
Mount Edward Elementary
Colonel John Stuart Elementary
Bel Ayr Elementary
Ross Road
Brookhouse Elementary
Colby Village Elementary
École du Carrefour
Caldwell Road Elementary
École Bois-Joli
Portland Estates Elementary
Ian Forsyth Elementary
Astral Drive Elementary
Admiral Westphal Elementary
Alderney Elementary
Michael Wallace Elementary
Nelson Whynder Elementary
Dartmouth South Academy
Crichton Park Elementary
Hawthorn Elementary
High Schools (2) D-
Auburn Drive High
Cole Harbour District High
Graham Creighton Junior High
Sir Robert Borden Junior High
Eric Graves Memorial Junior High
Ross Road
Ellenvale Junior High
Prince Andrew High
Caledonia Junior High
Astral Drive Junior High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Spring Garden (A+)

2. South End Halifax (A+)

3. Robie Street (A+)

4. Nantucket (A+)

5. West End Halifax (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Herring Cove (A+)

2. North Preston (A+)

3. Quinpool Road (A+)

4. Clam Bay (A+)

5. Upper Tantallon (A+)

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Forest Hills, Halifax, NS Area Guide

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Forest Hills Area Facts

  • Forest Hills has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Forest Hills crime rates are 1% higher than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Forest Hills is 3% lower than the Halifax average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sunset Acres Park
      Greely Court Park
      Gorden Bell Park
      William Ross Park
      Cranberry Lake Park
      Langdon Drive Park
      Auburn/John Stewart Drive Community Park
      Forest Hills Greenway Park

      Entertainment

      Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
      Fairbanks Centre
      Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing
      Pondside Amphitheatre

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Nova Scotia Liquor Commission
      Subway
      Subway
      Jamieson's
      Crocodile Ice Cream
      Big Leagues
      Finbar's Irish Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Hills? Of all people who commute, 7.0% take public transportation in Forest Hills.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest Hills? The cost of living in Forest Hills is 88/100 - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Forest Hills
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest Hills? Forest Hills crime rates are 3,868, which are 8% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      3,868 per 100k people

      8% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      8% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Forest Hills? The median income in Forest Hills is $96,916 which is 36% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $96,91618% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      70%10% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      28% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
      Children's Emergency
      Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital
      Dartmouth General - Emergency Department
      Nova Scotia Hospital
      Dartmouth General
      Halifax Infirmary
      IWK Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shopper's Drug Mart 166
      Lawtons Lord Nelson #114
      Lawton's
      Lawton's
      Lawtons
      Guardian
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Hatchet Lake Medical Centre
      Park West Medical Clinic
      Ravines Medical Centre
      Classic Physiotherapy
      Life Care Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic
      Dalhousie Student Health Centre
      Dartmmouth Medical Centre
      The Physio Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Forest Hills home prices? Forest Hills 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
      84%

      23% higher than the CDN average

      C Forest Hills Schools

      Does Forest Hills have good schools? The Forest Hills graduation rate is 86% - which is 5% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      21%

      18% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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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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