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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
the Bedford Basin Market
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Puchh Puchh Pet Lovers Point
Coffee Shop
Stonehearth Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Board room game cafe
Coffee Shop
Cosy Snack Bar
Coffee Shop
Local Jo Café & Market
Coffee Shop
Coffee Pro
Coffee Shop
Humani-T
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Prince's Lodge Rotunda
Attraction
Bella Rose Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
Cinema
Africville Museum
Museum
The Music Room
Theatre Arts
Titanic Victims Cemetary
Attraction
Theodore Too
Attraction
14 Bells
Art Gallery
Naval Museum of Halifax
Museum
Artists' Quarter
Theatre Arts
Hermes Gallery
Art Gallery
Open Mic House
Theatre Arts
Leaf Music Inc.
Theatre Arts
Second Gallery
Art Gallery
Railside
Attraction
Bedford Station
Attraction
Scott Manor House
Museum
Utility Tattoo/2b Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) D-
Jessy's Pizza
Fast Food
Pizza Tomaso
Fast Food
Pizza Land
Fast Food
Lindt Outlet
Sweets
NSLC
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Vinnie's Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Lower Deck Bar & Grill
Bar
King of Donair
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
The happy plate
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Alta Gymnastics Centre
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Chocolate Lake Community Centre
Community Centre
GetAir
Gym
Push Fitness
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
Italian Canadian Cultural Association
Community Centre
Olympic Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Center
Community Centre
Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Center
Community Centre
Fleet Fitness and Sports Center
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Top Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Gleneagle Bakery
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Susie's shortbreads
Bakery
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Syriana Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Italian Market
Grocery Store
Lemonade General Store
Grocery Store
Getaway Farm
Butcher
Halifax Bread Factory
Bakery
Chops Meat Market
Butcher
The European Pantry
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Brothers Meats & Delicatessen
Butcher
Organic Earth Market
Grocery Store
Mid-East Food Centre
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Tremont Plateau Park Playground
Playground
Tremont Plateau Park
Park
Chelton Woods Park
Park
D. J. Butler Park
Park
Rockingham Ridge Park
Park
Sheffield Park
Park
Remington Court Park
Park
Remington Court Park Playground
Playground
Montgomery Court Playground
Playground
Montgomery Court Park
Park
Turnmill Drive Park Playground
Playground
Turnmill Drive Park
Park
Radcliffe Drive Park
Park
Wedgewood Park
Park
Wedgewood Park Playground
Playground
Park West School Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Linear Park
Park
Lincoln Cross Park
Park
Belchers Marsh Park
Park
Castle Hill Park Tennis Court
Playground
Castle Hill Park
Park
Lacewood Drive Park
Park
Glenbourne Park
Park
Veterans Corner
Park
Shops (0) C+
Nature's Cove
Convenience Store
Tian Phat Asian Grocery
Convenience Store
Bridgeview groccery
Convenience Store
First Choice Hair Cuts
Hairdresser
Park West Centre
Mall
Wild Bird Co. (pet supplies)
Pets
Hair Artistic and Laser Center
Hairdresser
Foot Solutions
Shoes
Coco Beach
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
easyhome
Furniture
Princess Nails
Beauty
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Pet Valu
Pets
Petro-Canada
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Clubmen's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Needs
Convenience Store
Convenience 4 u
Convenience Store
Bluenose Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Winners
Clothing
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Fademasters
Hairdresser
Kent Building Supplies
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in Rockingham South.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
A+
2002 - Wentworth Dr Before Eliza Ritchie Cr
Bus Stop
2003 - Wentworth Dr After Eliza Ritchie Cr
Bus Stop
2005 - Knightsridge Dr After Flamingo Dr
Bus Stop
2007 - Ruth Goldbloom Dr Before Dunbrack St
Bus Stop
2006 - Knightsridge Dr Before Flamingo Dr
Bus Stop
2008 - Ruth Goldbloom Dr After Dunbrack St
Bus Stop
6607 - Dunbrack St After Farnham Gate Rd
Bus Stop
7061 - Knightsridge Dr After Flamingo Dr
Bus Stop
6601 - Dunbrack St After Ross St
Bus Stop
2001 - Wentworth Dr After Dunbrack St
Bus Stop
6593 - Dunbrack St After Farnham Gate Rd
Bus Stop
7062 - Knightsridge Dr Before Flamingo Dr
Bus Stop
2000 - Wentworth Dr Before Dunbrack St
Bus Stop
6645 - Farnham Gate Rd After Dunbrack St
Bus Stop
6600 - Dunbrack St After Wentworth Dr
Bus Stop
2014 - Knightsridge Dr Before Dunbrack St
Bus Stop
8251 - Ross St After 2nd Norman Cr
Bus Stop
7060 - Knightsridge Dr After Dunbrack St
Bus Stop
6652 - Farnham Gate Rd Before Ross St
Bus Stop
6594 - Dunbrack St After Knightsridge Dr
Bus Stop
6698 - Flamingo Dr After Nightingale Dr
Bus Stop
6647 - Farnham Gate Rd Opposite Ross St
Bus Stop
6699 - Flamingo Dr After Nightingale Dr
Bus Stop
6596 - Dunbrack St After Langbrae Dr
Bus Stop
7123 - Ross St Before Attenborough Ct
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.4%
D
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Rockingham South is 93/100 - which is 1% higher than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C

Rockingham South crime rates are 3,565 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
2,536 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
1,029 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment B

The median income in Rockingham South is $73,203 - which is 3% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$73,203
D-
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Rockingham Ridge Dental Centre
Dentist
Station 7 Knightsridge Drive Halifax
Fire Station
Bridgeview Dental
Dentist
Dr. Carolyn Macnutt
Dentist
Park West Medical Clinic
Doctor
Dr. John Peters
Dentist
Lawtons
Pharmacy
Roth Associates in Psychology
Clinic
Dunbrack Dental Centre
Dentist
Clayton Orthodontics Inc.
Dentist
TLC Laser Eye Centers
Clinic
Pinnacle Dental Specialists
Dentist
HealthView Medical Imaging
Clinic
Dr. T.P. Corkum Gynecology
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Clayton Park Walk-In Medical Clinic
Clinic
Lozowski & Hadad Family Dental Centre
Dentist
Lacewood Medical Centre
Clinic
Lacewood Pharmacy
Pharmacy
LifeMark Physiotherapy
Clinic
Clayton Park Plaza Dental Office
Dentist
Guardian
Pharmacy
Southgate Dentistry
Dentist
Ravines Medical Centre
Doctor
Lawtons Drugs #112
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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housing A+

Rockingham South 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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schools C-

The Rockingham South graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Rockingham Elementary
Park West
Grosvenor Wentworth Park Elementary
Duc dAnville Elementary
École Beaubassin
Fairview Heights Elementary
Burton Ettinger Elementary
École secondaire du Sommet
St. Stephens Elementary
Bedford South
Springvale Elementary
St. Catherines Elementary
Westmount Elementary
Shannon Park Elementary
Ridgecliff Middle School
St. Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary
Oxford
Harbour View Elementary
Basinview Drive Community
Sunnyside Elementary
Chebucto Heights Elementary
Joseph Howe Elementary
Sir Charles Tupper
John W MacLeod Fleming Tower Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Park West
Halifax West High
Clayton Park Junior High
Fairview Junior High
École secondaire du Sommet
Highland Park Junior High
St. Agnes Junior High
Ridgecliff Middle School
Oxford
John Martin Junior High
Charles P Allen High
Halifax Central Junior High
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ratings A+

Rockingham South has an overall rating of 89% from 2 reviews.
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Rockingham South Area Facts

  • Rockingham South has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Rockingham South crime rates are 7% lower than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Rockingham South is 2% higher than the Halifax average

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rockingham South? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tremont Plateau Park Playground
      Tremont Plateau Park
      Chelton Woods Park
      D. J. Butler Park
      Rockingham Ridge Park
      Sheffield Park
      Remington Court Park
      Remington Court Park Playground

      Entertainment

      Prince's Lodge Rotunda
      Bella Rose Arts Centre
      Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
      Africville Museum
      The Music Room
      Titanic Victims Cemetary
      Theodore Too
      14 Bells

      Food & Drink

      Jessy's Pizza
      Pizza Tomaso
      Pizza Land
      Lindt Outlet
      NSLC
      Domino's
      Vinnie's Pub
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rockingham South? Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in Rockingham South.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Rockingham South a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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