Livability Score

75
/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 (0) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Food Court of Spring Garden Place
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Creamy Rainbow Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Spring Garden Café
Coffee Shop
smiling goat
Coffee Shop
Treats
Coffee Shop
Humani-T
Coffee Shop
Annie's Place Café & Catering
Coffee Shop
Steve-o-Renos
Coffee Shop
Horticultural Hall
Coffee Shop
World Tea House
Coffee Shop
Bird's Nest Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Halifax Citadel Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Cabin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Board Room Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
Baba Ghanouj Cafe
Coffee Shop
Glitter Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rudy's
Coffee Shop
Wired Monk
Coffee Shop
Terra Cafe
Coffee Shop
Narrow Espresso
Coffee Shop
Trident Booksellers and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
Cinema
Victoria Park
Attraction
Halifax Public Gardens
Attraction
Scotiabank Studio
Theatre Arts
Neptune Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Toothy Moose
Nightclub
Argyle Fine Art
Theatre Arts
Halifax Town Clock
Attraction
Halifax Citadel
Attraction
Army Museum
Museum
Lighthouse Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Art Zone Gallery
Theatre Arts
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Museum
Scotiabank Centre
Stadium
Halifax Brewery Farmers Market
Attraction
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Museum
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Museum
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery
Sackville Landing Stage
Theatre Arts
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Museum
Rotary Stage
Theatre Arts
Discovery Centre
Attraction
CSS Acadia
Attraction
HMCS Sackville
Attraction
Public Archives of Nova Scotia
Museum
Food and Drink (0) A+
Bubba Ray's Sports Bar
Bar
Bubba Ray's Sports Bar
Bar
Oasis Pub and Eatery
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Fickle Frog
Bar
Way2Roll
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Rockbottom Brewery
Bar
Your Father's Moustache
Bar
Pita Pit
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Port of Wine
Alcohol
Sweet Jane’s Gift and Confectionary
Sweets
Pizza Girls
Fast Food
Johnny K's Donair
Fast Food
Sicilian Pizza
Fast Food
Willy's
Fast Food
The Stubborn Goat Gastropub
Bar
Smoke's Poutinerie
Fast Food
The Stubborn Goat
Bar
Maxwell's Plum
Bar
The Loose Cannon
Bar
The Bitter End
Bar
NSLC
Alcohol
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
Fit4Less
Gym
Nova Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Barrington Body Works
Gym
World Trade Convention Centre
Community Centre
Citadel Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Dawson Print Shop
Community Centre
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club
Community Centre
Mission to Seafarers
Community Centre
Olympic Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
Italian Canadian Cultural Association
Community Centre
Fleet Fitness and Sports Center
Gym
Push Fitness
Gym
North Woodside Community Centre
Community Centre
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Chocolate Lake Community Centre
Community Centre
Findlay Community Centre
Community Centre
Alta Gymnastics Centre
Gym
St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hall
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Captain William Spry Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) A+
Pete's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Taishan Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
Kee Heong Cantonese Bakery & Dim Sum
Bakery
M&Y 中国城市
Grocery Store
Layers
Bakery
Arthur's Urban Market
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Pane e Circo
Bakery
Ca-Hoa Grocery
Grocery Store
Superstore
Grocery Store
Little Eden
Bakery
LF Bakery
Bakery
Staff of Life Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
JJ Mart
Grocery Store
Heartwood Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Local Source Market
Grocery Store
Fancy Lebanese Bakery
Bakery
Mid-East Food Centre
Grocery Store
Taishan Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
Organic Earth Market
Grocery Store
Brothers Meats & Delicatessen
Butcher
Sobeys
Grocery Store
The European Pantry
Bakery
Getaway Farm
Butcher
Parks (0) A+
Royal Artillery Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Grafton Street Park
Park
Public Gardens
Park
Spencer House Park
Park
Saint Mary's Elementary School Park
Park
Wanderers Grounds
Park
Garrison Grounds
Park
Grand Parade
Park
Peace and Friendship Park
Park
Sackville Landing
Park
The Submarine
Playground
Sands at Salter
Park
Balcom Park
Park
Granville Mall
Park
Chebucto Landing
Park
Historic Properties
Park
Halifax Central Common
Park
Nathan Green Square
Park
Halifax Central Common Playground
Playground
Raymond Taavel Park
Park
Gorsebrook Park
Park
Purdys Park
Park
SMU Corner Green
Park
Lemarchant-St. Thomas Elementary School Park
Park
Shops (0) A+
Jennifer's of Nova Scotia
Gift Shop
Lole
Clothing
All Dressed Up Boutique
Clothing
Foreign Affair
Clothing
Life Salon & Spa
Beauty
All Dressed Up
Clothing
Pearle Vision
Optician
Spring Garden Place
Mall
Pink
Clothing
Better Than Her
Clothing
Sock It To Ya
Clothing
The Vault
Fashion
My Mothers Bloomers
Florist
Touch of Gold
Fashion
Fantastie Music Instruments
Electronics
Vitality Day Spa
Beauty
Cintamani
Clothing
Spring Garden Place
Mall
Chester & Felicity
Clothing
Geox
Shoes
Roots
Clothing
Winsby's
Shoes
Q&Q Homestyle
Fabric
Aspirations Hair Design
Hairdresser
Carlton Cards
Gift Shop
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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, 4.7% take public transportation in Spring Garden.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
8330 - Spring Garden Rd Before Dresden Row
Bus Stop
8336 - Spring Garden Rd After Dresden Row
Bus Stop
8334 - Spring Garden Rd Before South Park St
Bus Stop
8312 - South Park St Before Spring Garden Rd
Bus Stop
8308 - South Park St After Spring Garden Rd
Bus Stop
8327 - Spring Garden Rd After Queen St
Bus Stop
8333 - Spring Garden Rd Before South Park St
Bus Stop
8322 - Spring Garden Rd After South Park St
Bus Stop
7247 - Morris St Before Birmingham St
Bus Stop
8313 - South Park St Before University Ave
Bus Stop
8309 - South Park St After Morris St
Bus Stop
7246 - Morris St After Birmingham St
Bus Stop
8331 - Spring Garden Rd Before Queen St
Bus Stop
8338 - Spring Garden Rd Before Barrington St
Bus Stop
8337 - Spring Garden Rd After Summer St
Bus Stop
8335 - Spring Garden Rd Before Summer St
Bus Stop
6124 - Barrington St After Spring Garden Rd
Bus Stop
6122 - Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd
Bus Stop
6123 - Barrington St Before Spring Garden Rd
Bus Stop
8884 - Morris St Before Barrington St
Bus Stop
6102 - Barrington St Before Blowers St
Bus Stop
8307 - South Park St After South St
Bus Stop
6121 - Barrington St Before Sackville St
Bus Stop
8292 - South St After Queen St
Bus Stop
8885 - Morris St After Barrington St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.7% F
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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 F

The cost of living in Spring Garden is 105/100 - which is 14% higher than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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 B+

Spring Garden crime rates are 2,615 per 100k, which is 38% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
1,860 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
755 crimes per 100k B
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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 F

The median income in Spring Garden is $50,270 - which is 30% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$50,270 F
Unemployment Rate
6.0% D-
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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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dr. Chris Petropolis
Dentist
Lawtons Lord Nelson #114
Pharmacy
Public Gardens Dentistry
Dentist
Insight Optometry
Doctor
Victoria General
Hospital
Eye Care Centre
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
Clinic
IWK Health Centre
Hospital
Lawtons Drugs Spring Garden
Pharmacy
Scotia Square Medical Clinic
Clinic
CT Waiting area
Clinic
Health First Chiropractic
Clinic
Lawtons Drugs
Pharmacy
Children's Emergency
Hospital
Halifax Infirmary
Hospital
Orthopaedic Clinic
Clinic
Station 2 University Avenue
Fire Station
LASIK MD
Clinic
Orthopaedic Assessment Clinic
Clinic
Halifax Regional Police Headquarters
Police
Non Invasive Vascular Lab Testing
Clinic
Purdy's Wharf Dental Group
Dentist
Guardian
Pharmacy
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 D

Spring Garden home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a A
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A B
Home Affordability
N/A F
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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 A+

The Spring Garden graduation rate is 97% - which is 18% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (0) C-
Saint Marys Elementary
LeMarchant St Thomas Elementary
Inglis Street Elementary
École Mer et Monde
Joseph Howe Elementary
Sir Charles Tupper
Oxford
St. Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary
John W MacLeod Fleming Tower Elementary
South Woodside
Westmount Elementary
Bicentennial
St. Catherines Elementary
Hawthorn Elementary
Dartmouth South Academy
Chebucto Heights Elementary
St. Stephens Elementary
Harbour View Elementary
Springvale Elementary
Crichton Park Elementary
Central Spryfield
Alderney Elementary
Burton Ettinger Elementary
Shannon Park Elementary
John MacNeil Elementary
High Schools (0) A
Citadel High
Gorsebrook Junior High
Halifax Central Junior High
Oxford
Cunard Junior High
Dartmouth High
Bicentennial
St. Agnes Junior High
Highland Park Junior High
John Martin Junior High
J. L. Ilsley High
Elizabeth Sutherland
Clayton Park Junior High
Fairview Junior High
Rockingstone Heights
Prince Andrew High
Ellenvale Junior High
Caledonia 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+)

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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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Spring Garden, Halifax, NS Area Guide

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Spring Garden Area Facts

  • Spring Garden has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Spring Garden crime rates are 32% lower than the Halifax average
  • Cost of living in Spring Garden is 16% higher than the Halifax average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Royal Artillery Park
      Victoria Park
      Grafton Street Park
      Public Gardens
      Spencer House Park
      Saint Mary's Elementary School Park
      Wanderers Grounds
      Garrison Grounds

      Entertainment

      Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
      Victoria Park
      Halifax Public Gardens
      Scotiabank Studio
      Neptune Theatre
      The Toothy Moose
      Argyle Fine Art
      Halifax Town Clock

      Food & Drink

      Bubba Ray's Sports Bar
      Bubba Ray's Sports Bar
      Oasis Pub and Eatery
      McDonald's
      The Fickle Frog
      Way2Roll
      Subway
      Rockbottom Brewery

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Spring Garden? Of all people who commute, 4.7% take public transportation in Spring Garden.
      Drive to Work
      9%

      31% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      21%

      17% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Spring Garden? The cost of living in Spring Garden is 105/100 - which is 14% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Spring Garden
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Spring Garden? Spring Garden crime rates are 2,615, which are 38% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      2,615 per 100k people

      38% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      38% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Spring Garden? The median income in Spring Garden is $50,270 which is 30% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $50,27039% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      50%22% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Spring Garden 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

      D Housing

      What are Spring Garden home prices? Spring Garden 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
      21%

      69% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Spring Garden Schools

      Does Spring Garden have good schools? The Spring Garden graduation rate is 97% - which is 18% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      57%

      128% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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