Livability Score

79
/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 (6) B
Copper Kettle Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jitterbug Cafe & Catering
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Williams Fresh Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffe Demetre
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Christmas on Old York
Attraction
Model Train Yard
Attraction
LaSalle Wading Pool
Water Park
Cineplex
Cinema
Food and Drink (24) A-
Yogurty's
Sweets
The American House
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Barburrito
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Asian Garden
Fast Food
241 Pizza
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Pizzaville
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Real Burger Company
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
AJ's Grill
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
The Fitness Firm
Gym
Gym On Plains
Gym
TFK Womens Kickboxing
Gym
Brant Hills Community Centre
Community Centre
9Round
Gym
Next Door Social Space
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
Leylands British Foods
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Goodness Me
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Fortinos
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Bernandino's Fresh Market Place
Grocery Store
J & G Quality Meats
Butcher
Molly Cake
Bakery
Cakes Sweets & Treats
Bakery
Bulk Food Warehouse
Health Food
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Fortinos
Grocery Store
Dave's Fish Market
Seafood
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Longo's
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Parks (25) A+
Sealy Park
Park
Waterdown Memorial Park
Park
Agro Park
Park
Rockcliffe Park
Park
Gatesbury Park
Park
Arrowhon Natural Area
Park
Cranberry Hill Park
Park
Joe Sam's Leisure Park
Park
Bayview Park
Park
Kerncliff Park
Park
City View Park
Park
Kerncliff Park
Park
Hidden Valley Park
Park
Hidden Valley Park
Park
Hidden Valley Park
Playground
Hidden Valley Park
Park
Kerns Park
Park
Maplehurst Park
Park
Westbury Park
Park
Fairchild Park
Park
Brant Hills Park
Park
Duncaster Park
Park
LaSalle Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Cavendish Park
Park
Shops (37) A+
Second Time Around
Clothing
Pippa & Pure
Clothing
Magnolia House Spa
Beauty
Bicycle Works
Bicycle
Griffin Vintage Furniture & Gifts
Furniture
Pickwick Books
Books
Angie's Bridal Boutique
Fashion
Waterdown Goldsmith
Fashion
Keekee & Rose
Clothing
Jupe
Clothing
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Turkstra Lumber
Home Improvement
The Source
Electronics
Global Pet Foods
Pets
Freedom Mobile
Electronics
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Pet Valu
Pets
Perfect Touch Nails & Spa
Beauty
Hakim Optical
Optician
DK Nail Spa
Beauty
Beachin' Tan
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Ren's Pet Depot
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Rogers
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. East Hamilton (A+)

2. Homeside (A+)

3. Mewburn (A+)

4. Highland Hills East (A+)

5. Ainslie Wood (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Waterdown.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Aldershot GO
Bus Stop
Aldershot
Transit Station
LaSalle Park Road
Bus Stop
YORK at OLD GUELPH
Bus Stop
Fairview St. @ Maple Ave.
Bus Stop
Fairview St. @ Maple Ave.
Bus Stop
YORK opposite HAMILTON CEMETERY
Bus Stop
YORK at HAMILTON CEMETERY NORTH
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Albion Falls (A+)

2. Falkirk East (A+)

3. Quinndale (A+)

4. Glendale (A+)

5. Normanhurst (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Waterdown is 102/100 - which is 8% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Industrial Sector B and Keith (A+)

2. Industrial Sector G (A+)

3. Industrial Sector C (A+)

4. Industrial Sector E (A+)

5. Industrial Sector A and Keith (A+)

crime A+

Waterdown crime rates are 692 per 100k, which is 78% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
515 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
178 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Alberton (A+)

2. Book (A+)

3. Bowman (A+)

4. Carlisle (A+)

5. Carluke (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Waterdown is $129,713 - which is 48% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$129,713 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Dewitt (A+)

2. Ryckmans (A+)

3. Mewburn (A+)

4. Shaver (A+)

5. Freelton (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Firehall Dentist
Dentist
Waterdown Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Parkside Medical Clinic
Doctor
Parkside Dental Cente
Dentist
Magnolia Dental
Dentist
City Smiles Dental
Dentist
Waterdown Family Dentistry
Dentist
Burlington Fire Department Station No. 3
Fire Station
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Aldershot Dental Care
Dentist
Plains Medical Centre
Doctor
Aldershot Foot Clinic
Clinic
Aldershot Dental Hygiene
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Halton Region EMS Station 5
Ambulance Station
Brant Hills Dental Centre
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Dr Ngi Optometrist
Doctor
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Guardian
Pharmacy
Mapleview Dental Centre
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albion Falls (A+)

2. Allison (A+)

3. Berrisfield (A+)

4. Chappel East (A+)

5. Crerar (A+)

housing A+

Waterdown home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a A
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A-
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Winona South (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Creighton West (A+)

4. Mewburn (A+)

5. Carpenter (A+)

schools A-

The Waterdown graduation rate is 89% - which is 6% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Mary Hopkins Public School
Guy B Brown Elementary Public School
St. Thomas Catholic Elementary School
Allan A Greenleaf
Guardian Angels Catholic Elementary School
Woodview Children's Centre
Flamborough Centre School
Holy Rosary (Burlington) Catholic Elementary School
Glenview Public School
Maplehurst Public School
Paul A Fisher Public School
Brant Hills Public School
St. Mark Catholic Elementary School
Millgrove Public School
ÉÉC Saint-Philippe
Rolling Meadows Public School
St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School
Bruce T Lindley
Kings Road Public School
High Schools (0) F
Waterdown District High School
Aldershot High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Bonnington (A+)

2. Shaver (A+)

3. Hill Park (A+)

4. Leeming (A+)

5. Westdale North (A+)

ratings A+

Waterdown has an overall rating of 100% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Rosedale (A+)

2. Delta East (A+)

3. Broughton East (A+)

4. Gurnett (A+)

5. Kennedy East (A+)

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Waterdown, Hamilton, ON Area Guide

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Waterdown Area Facts

  • Waterdown has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Waterdown crime rates are 29% lower than the Hamilton average
  • Cost of living in Waterdown is 6% higher than the Hamilton average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sealy Park
      Waterdown Memorial Park
      Agro Park
      Rockcliffe Park
      Gatesbury Park
      Arrowhon Natural Area
      Cranberry Hill Park
      Joe Sam's Leisure Park

      Entertainment

      Christmas on Old York
      Model Train Yard
      LaSalle Wading Pool
      Cineplex

      Food & Drink

      Yogurty's
      The American House
      Subway
      Mr. Sub
      The Beer Store
      Barburrito
      Pizza Pizza
      Harvey's

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Waterdown? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Waterdown.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Waterdown? The cost of living in Waterdown is 102/100 - which is 8% lower than Ontario.
      Waterdown
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Hamilton
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Waterdown? Waterdown crime rates are 692, which are 78% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      692 per 100k people

      84% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 145

      84% 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 Waterdown? The median income in Waterdown is $129,713 which is 48% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $129,71357% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      68%6% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      51% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Juravinski Cancer Centre
      Hamilton General Hospital
      St. Peter's Hospital
      St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
      McMaster University Medical Centre
      St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - King Campus
      St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Charlton Campus

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Gibson's Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Hess Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Guardian
      Rexall
      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      Medical Clinic
      Parkside Medical Clinic
      Meadowlands Family Health Centre
      West End Medical Arts
      Family Medical Centre
      Medical Arts Walk-In Clinic
      Smith Health Centre
      Family Practice Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Waterdown home prices? Waterdown home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      27% higher than the CDN average

      A- Waterdown Schools

      Does Waterdown have good schools? The Waterdown graduation rate is 89% - which is 6% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      31%

      22% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      69%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Waterdown a good place to live? Waterdown has an overall rating of 100% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      4 total surveys

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