Livability Score

58
/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
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (1) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (21) B
Shops (0) F
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Western Highlands (F)

2. Eastern Highlands (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Highlands.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Eastern Highlands (F)

2. Western Highlands (F)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Highlands is 109/100 - which is 11% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Eastern Highlands (F)

2. Western Highlands (F)

crime B+

Highlands crime rates are 3,096 per 100k, which is 49% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
2,522 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
574 crimes per 100k A-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Western Highlands (A-)

2. Eastern Highlands (B+)

employment A+

The median income in Highlands is $125,122 - which is 45% higher than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$125,122 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Eastern Highlands (A+)

2. Western Highlands (A+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Eastern Highlands (F)

2. Western Highlands (F)

housing A+

Highlands home prices are $1,175,000 - which is 22% higher than British Columbia
Home Price
$1,175,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31% D+
Home Affordability
9.4x (home price to income ratio) A-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Eastern Highlands (A+)

2. Western Highlands (A+)

schools D

The Highlands graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Western Highlands (D+)

2. Eastern Highlands (D)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Eastern Highlands ()

2. Western Highlands ()

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Highlands, BC Area Guide

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Highlands Area Facts

  • Highlands has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Highlands crime rates are 49% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Highlands is 11% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lone Tree Hill Regional Park
      Hazlitt Creek Park
      Caleb Pike Homestead
      Twinflower Park
      Twinflower Riding Ring
      Pike Hill Park
      Mount Work Regional Park
      Aspen Road Park

      Entertainment

      Abandoned Volkswagen Bug
      The Butchart Gardens
      Malahat Skywalk

      Food & Drink

      Jack's Place
      Liquor Planet
      Dairy Queen
      Gelateria Benvenuto
      Booster Juice
      Subway
      A&W
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Highlands? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Highlands.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highlands? The cost of living in Highlands is 109/100 - which is 11% lower than British Columbia.
      Highlands
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highlands? Highlands crime rates are 3,096, which are 49% lower than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      3,096 per 100k people

      27% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      27% 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 Highlands? The median income in Highlands is $125,122 which is 45% higher than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $125,12252% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      70%9% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      60% lower than the CDN average

      C- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Highlands home prices? Highlands home prices are $1,175,000 - which is 22% higher than British Columbia
      Median home value
      $1,175,00078% higher than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      28% higher than the CDN average

      D Highlands Schools

      Does Highlands have good schools? The Highlands graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      23%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Highlands a good place to live? Highlands has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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