Livability Score

55
/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 (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Flat Rock Trail Head
Attraction
Waverley Village Mueseum
Museum
Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
NSLC Express
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Royal Canadian Legion Dieppe 90
Community Centre
Pro Edge
Gym
Windsor Junction Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Sobeys Express
Grocery Store
Parks (15) F
Silversides Residents Association Park
Park
Beechcrest Drive Park
Park
Ridge Avenue Park
Park
Powder Mill Lake Park
Park
Shubie Park
Park
Waverley Memorial Playground
Playground
Waverley Memorial Elementary School Park
Park
Waverley Memorial Playground 2
Playground
Waverley on the Green Park
Park
Waverley Road Park
Park
Bunchberry Lane Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
McDonald Sports Park
Park
Canterbury Lane Park
Park
Stone Mount Drive Park
Park
Craigburn Drive Park
Park
Devonport Avenue Park
Park
Wilcot Lane Park
Park
Wilcot Lane Park
Park
Winley Estates Park
Park
Winley Estates Park
Park
Winley Estates Park
Park
Nottingham Lane Park
Park
Shubie Park
Park
Rocky Lake Junior High School Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Circle K
Convenience Store
85 Metals 'R' Us
Home Improvement
Bedford eye care
Optician
Sobeys Express
Convenience Store
Carter's Oshkosh
Clothing
Bell
Electronics
Bouclair home
Furniture
Dollarama
Discount Store
Walmart
Department Store
Kent
Home Improvement
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Mark's
Clothing
IKEA
Furniture
Penningtons
Clothing
PetSmart
Pets
Wicker Emporium
Furniture
Cleo
Clothing
Winners
Clothing
Busy Bee Tools
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Princess Auto
Home Improvement
Stokes
Houseware
Wheatons
Houseware
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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 F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Waverley.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations F
8459 - Waverley Rd At Turning Loop
Bus Stop
8461 - Waverley Rd Before Civic 1053
Bus Stop
8470 - Waverley Rd Opposite Civic 1053
Bus Stop
8467 - Waverley Rd After Spider Lake Rd
Bus Stop
8449 - Waverley Rd Before Spider Lake Rd
Bus Stop
8438 - Waverley Rd After Civic 922
Bus Stop
8439 - Waverley Rd After Civic 929
Bus Stop
8443 - Waverley Rd At Civic 867
Bus Stop
8469 - Waverley Rd Opposite Civic 867
Bus Stop
8458 - Waverley Rd After Lake Charles Dr
Bus Stop
8464 - Waverley Rd At Lake Charles Dr
Bus Stop
8445 - Waverley Rd Before Charles Keating Dr
Bus Stop
8030 - Fall River Park and Ride
Bus Stop
Fall River Terminal
Bus Station
Charles Keating Dr After Waverley Rd (2203)
Bus Stop
Craigburn Dr Before Hazelnut Ct (2216)
Bus Stop
8457 - Waverley Rd Before Montague Rd
Bus Stop
6766 - Gloria McCluskey Ave After Civic 80
Bus Stop
2109 - Gloria McCluskey Ave After Colford Ave
Bus Stop
6767 - Colford Ave After Gloria McCluskey Ave
Bus Stop
Craigburn Dr After Civic 278 (2217)
Bus Stop
8437 - Waverley Rd At Civic 739
Bus Stop
8456 - Waverley Rd At Civic 730
Bus Stop
2108 - Colford Ave Before Gloria McCluskey Ave
Bus Stop
6765 - Gloria McCluskey Ave After Akerley Blvd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% 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 D+

The cost of living in Waverley is 94/100 - which is 2% higher than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
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

Waverley crime rates are 2,643 per 100k, which is 37% lower than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
1,880 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
763 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 A+

The median income in Waverley is $119,602 - which is 68% higher than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$119,602 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.8% C+
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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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Fire Station 41 - Waverley
Fire Station
Wilkinson Avenue Paramedic Station
Ambulance Station
Integrated Chronic Care Service
Clinic
International Travel Clinic
Clinic
Halifax Regional Police East Division Community Office
Police
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+

Waverley 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 D

The Waverley graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Waverley Memorial Elementary
Rocky Lake Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Rocky Lake 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+

Waverley has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
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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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Silversides Residents Association Park
      Beechcrest Drive Park
      Ridge Avenue Park
      Powder Mill Lake Park
      Shubie Park
      Waverley Memorial Playground
      Waverley Memorial Elementary School Park
      Waverley Memorial Playground 2

      Entertainment

      Flat Rock Trail Head
      Waverley Village Mueseum
      Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      McDonald's
      A&W
      NSLC Express
      McDonald's
      Quiznos

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Waverley? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Waverley.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Waverley? The cost of living in Waverley is 94/100 - which is 2% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Waverley
      94

      6% less 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 Waverley? Waverley crime rates are 2,643, which are 37% lower than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      2,643 per 100k people

      37% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      37% 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 Waverley? The median income in Waverley is $119,602 which is 68% higher than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $119,60245% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      67%6% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      25% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Waverley 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Waverley home prices? Waverley 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
      91%

      34% higher than the CDN average

      D Waverley Schools

      Does Waverley have good schools? The Waverley graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      34%

      35% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Waverley a good place to live? Waverley has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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