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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Blooming cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tart & Soul
Coffee Shop
The Muse Café and Pub
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coburg Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Glitter Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Heartwood Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Other Bean
Coffee Shop
Horticultural Hall
Coffee Shop
Narrow Espresso
Coffee Shop
Dilly Dally Coffee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Humani-T
Coffee Shop
George's Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Staff of Life Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Spring Garden Café
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
smiling goat
Coffee Shop
Food Court of Spring Garden Place
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Pit
Theatre Arts
Prince of Wales Tower
Attraction
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Sir James Dunn Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cambridge Battery (historic)
Attraction
Public Archives of Nova Scotia
Museum
Shakespeare by the Sea – Office
Attraction
Second Gallery
Art Gallery
Victoria Park
Attraction
Halifax Public Gardens
Attraction
Utility Tattoo/2b Theatre
Theatre Arts
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Museum
Titanic Victims Cemetary
Attraction
Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
Cinema
York Redoubt
Attraction
Army Museum
Museum
Halifax Citadel
Attraction
Pier 21
Museum
Garrison Brewery
Attraction
Discovery Centre
Attraction
Scotiabank Studio
Theatre Arts
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Museum
Halifax Town Clock
Attraction
Neptune Theatre
Theatre Arts
Argyle Fine Art
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (3) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
HMCS King’s Wardroom
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Manhattan Pizza
Fast Food
King of Donair
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Phil's Seafood
Fast Food
Leicester's Deli
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
NSLC
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Peter's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
The Submarine
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dimitri's Pizza
Fast Food
Cherry Berry
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Captain William Spry Centre
Community Centre
Chocolate Lake Community Centre
Community Centre
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Mission to Seafarers
Community Centre
Nova Fitness
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Olympic Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
Citadel Community Centre
Community Centre
Harrietsfield Williamswood Community Centre
Community Centre
Alta Gymnastics Centre
Gym
Barrington Body Works
Gym
World Trade Convention Centre
Community Centre
Italian Canadian Cultural Association
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Dawson Print Shop
Community Centre
Push Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Fleet Fitness and Sports Center
Gym
Community Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (3) C-
Mr P's Bakery
Bakery
No Frills
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Taishan Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
Organic Earth Market
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Heartwood Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Ca-Hoa Grocery
Grocery Store
The European Pantry
Bakery
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Staff of Life Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Taishan Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
Pete's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Superstore
Grocery Store
Layers
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Kee Heong Cantonese Bakery & Dim Sum
Bakery
M&Y 中国城市
Grocery Store
Pane e Circo
Bakery
Arthur's Urban Market
Grocery Store
LF Bakery
Bakery
Local Source Market
Grocery Store
Parks (31) A+
Spryfield Lions Arena Playground
Playground
J. L. Ilsley High School Park
Park
Hartlen Park
Park
Central Spryfield Elementary School Park
Park
Captain William Spry Centre
Park
Alabaster Way Community Park
Park
Williams Lake Road Pocket Park
Park
Lynnett Road Park
Park
Governors Brook District Park
Park
Elizabeth Sutherland School Park
Park
Hilden Drive Park
Park
Travertine Court Park
Park
Elgin Street Park
Park
Acorn Road Park
Park
Titanium Crescent Park
Park
Roaches Pond Park
Park
Cunard Junior High School Park
Park
Rockingstone Heights School Park
Park
Ravenscraig Drive Park
Park
Pine Bluff Island Park
Park
Rockingstone Heights School
Park
Bridgeview Drive Park
Park
Kidston Lake Park
Park
Mcintosh Run Regional Park
Park
Grenoble Court Park
Park
Shops (7) C+
The Head Shoppe
Hairdresser
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Pet Valu
Pets
Dollarama
Discount Store
First choice Hair Cutters
Hairdresser
Wilsons Go
Convenience Store
Super Conenience Store
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
King's Co-op Bookstore
Books
Dal/King's Bike Centre
Bicycle
Point Pleasant Grocery
Convenience Store
Dalhousie Bookstore
Books
Needs
Convenience Store
MysteryByte Computers
Electronics
Nova Pharmacy and Convenience
Convenience Store
Triple A
Convenience Store
Jubilee Junction
Convenience Store
Malrooney Building
Department Store
Happynest Antiques and Home Store
Gift Shop
Gaudet Optical
Optician
Oddfellow's Barber Shop/Pro Skateboards
Clothing
Quinpool Shoe Repair
Shoes
Gigantic Video
Convenience Store
Elegant Touch Hair Design
Beauty
Bib N' Tucker
Clothing
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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, 9.2% take public transportation in Spryfield.
Public Transit Stops (61)
Stops & Stations A+
2161 - Pine Grove Dr Before Theakston Ave
Bus Stop
2175 - Pine Grove Dr After Theakston Way
Bus Stop
2174 - Theakston Ave After Danforth Rd
Bus Stop
2162 - Theakston Ave Before Danforth Rd
Bus Stop
2160 - Pine Grove Dr At Civic 29
Bus Stop
6873 - Herring Cove Rd At Civic 412
Bus Stop
2176 - Pine Grove Dr At Civic 24
Bus Stop
6858 - Herring Cove Rd After Drysdale Rd
Bus Stop
6892 - Herring Cove Rd Before Civic 427
Bus Stop
6874 - Herring Cove Rd After Drysdale Rd
Bus Stop
6864 - Herring Cove Rd After Levis St
Bus Stop
2173 - Alabaster Way Before Drysdale Rd
Bus Stop
6907 - Herring Cove Rd Before Levis St
Bus Stop
2163 - Alabaster Way After Drysdale Rd
Bus Stop
6875 - Herring Cove Rd After Auburn Ave
Bus Stop
6866 - Herring Cove Rd Before Dentith Rd
Bus Stop
6857 - Herring Cove Rd After Dentith Rd
Bus Stop
6863 - Herring Cove Rd After Hartlen Ave
Bus Stop
6853 - Herring Cove Rd Before Dentith Rd
Bus Stop
2164 - Alabaster Way After Quartz Dr
Bus Stop
2172 - Alabaster Way Before Quartz Dr
Bus Stop
6559 - Dentith Rd Before Herring Cove Rd
Bus Stop
2177 - Williams Lake Rd After Herring Cove Rd
Bus Stop
6560 - Dentith Rd At Lanark St
Bus Stop
6897 - Herring Cove Rd Before Greystone Dr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.2% 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 Spryfield 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 F

Spryfield crime rates are 4,767 per 100k, which is 13% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
3,391 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
1,376 crimes per 100k F
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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 D-

The median income in Spryfield is $54,783 - which is 23% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$54,783 F
Unemployment Rate
6.5% F
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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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Emergency Heath Services Nova Scotia
Ambulance Station
SpryField Family Medicine Clinic
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Halifax Rgional Police West Division Community Office
Police
Captain Spry Lodge Seniors Residential Complex
Nursing Home
Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Guardian Spryfield Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Melville Lodge
Nursing Home
Dalhousie Student Health Centre
Doctor
Station 2 University Avenue
Fire Station
Children's Emergency
Hospital
IWK Health Centre
Hospital
Classic Physiotherapy
Doctor
Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
Clinic
Lawtons Drugs Spring Garden
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Eye Care Centre
Clinic
Victoria General
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Halifax Infirmary
Hospital
Lawton's Drugs Halifax Shopping Centre
Pharmacy
Life Care Acupuncture and Natural Medicine Clinic
Doctor
Non Invasive Vascular Lab Testing
Clinic
Orthopaedic Clinic
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+

Spryfield 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 B-

The Spryfield graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (3) F
Central Spryfield
Elizabeth Sutherland
Rockingstone Heights
John W MacLeod Fleming Tower Elementary
Chebucto Heights Elementary
Inglis Street Elementary
École Mer et Monde
Sir Charles Tupper
LeMarchant St Thomas Elementary
Springvale Elementary
Saint Marys Elementary
Westmount Elementary
Oxford
Harrietsfield Elementary
Burton Ettinger Elementary
St. Catherines Elementary
Joseph Howe Elementary
Fairview Heights Elementary
William King Elementary
St. Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary
High Schools (3) A+
J. L. Ilsley High
Elizabeth Sutherland
Cunard Junior High
Rockingstone Heights
Gorsebrook Junior High
Halifax Central Junior High
St. Agnes Junior High
Oxford
Citadel High
Fairview Junior High
Herring Cove Junior High
Highland Park Junior High
Clayton Park 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 A-

Spryfield has an overall rating of 79% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes 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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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Spryfield Lions Arena Playground
      J. L. Ilsley High School Park
      Hartlen Park
      Central Spryfield Elementary School Park
      Captain William Spry Centre
      Alabaster Way Community Park
      Williams Lake Road Pocket Park
      Lynnett Road Park

      Entertainment

      The Pit
      Prince of Wales Tower
      Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
      Sir James Dunn Theatre
      Cambridge Battery (historic)
      Public Archives of Nova Scotia
      Shakespeare by the Sea – Office
      Second Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      NSLC
      HMCS King’s Wardroom
      Subway
      Subway
      Manhattan Pizza
      King of Donair

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Spryfield? Of all people who commute, 9.2% take public transportation in Spryfield.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      6% higher 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 Spryfield? The cost of living in Spryfield is 88/100 - which is 4% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Spryfield
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Halifax
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Spryfield? Spryfield crime rates are 4,767, which are 13% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      4,767 per 100k people

      13% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      13% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Spryfield? The median income in Spryfield is $54,783 which is 23% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $54,78334% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      65%2% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Spryfield 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 Spryfield home prices? Spryfield 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
      50%

      26% lower than the CDN average

      B- Spryfield Schools

      Does Spryfield have good schools? The Spryfield graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      18%

      29% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Spryfield a good place to live? Spryfield has an overall rating of 79% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      3 total surveys

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