Livability Score

77
/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 (10) A+
The Library Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Tea Room
Coffee Shop
MioYogi
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
iTea
Coffee Shop
Balzac's
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Amadeus Cafe
Coffee Shop
CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Cafe le Matin
Coffee Shop
Musiikki
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kingston Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Yellow Deli
Coffee Shop
Sipps
Coffee Shop
Coffee & Company
Coffee Shop
Café Church
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Drama theatre
Theatre Arts
Miller Museum of Geology
Museum
Agnes Queen’s Art Gallery
Art Gallery
The Spot
Nightclub
Ann Baillie Building
Museum
Stages Nightclub
Nightclub
FLUID
Nightclub
The Ale House
Nightclub
Murney Tower
Museum
Grand Theatre
Theatre Arts
Theatre Kingston
Theatre Arts
Bellevue House Visitors Centre
Museum
Bellevue House
Museum
Wellington Street Theatre
Theatre Arts
PumpHouse Museum
Museum
The Screening Room
Cinema
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
Museum
Martello Alley
Art Gallery
J.K. Tett Centre
Theatre Arts
K NGSTON Sign
Attraction
Spirit of Sir John A
Attraction
Outdoor Aqua Park
Water Park
Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Leon's Centre
Attraction
Government House
Attraction
Food and Drink (23) A+
Quiznos
Fast Food
Queen's Pub
Bar
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Teriyaki Experience
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Flip It!
Fast Food
Clark Hall Pub
Bar
The Grad Club
Bar
Old Farm Fine Foods
Fast Food
House of Donair
Fast Food
Manoosheh
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Fat Bastard Burrito
Fast Food
Mucho Burrito
Fast Food
Edo Japan
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Bubba's Pizzeria
Fast Food
The Brass Pub
Bar
Madeleine Confectionary Convenience
Sweets
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Fitness (0) A+
Saint Mary's Parish Centre
Community Centre
Ronald Vatcher Memorial Hall
Community Centre
The AKA Autonomous Social Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Kingston Robotics Lab
Community Centre
YMCA
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
Centro Cultural Português
Community Centre
KMFRC
Community Centre
Kingston East Community Centre
Community Centre
Rideau Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Kingston and Area
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
St Margaret's Hall
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Wolfe Island Community Centre
Community Centre
Emerald Adult Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (2) A+
Metro
Grocery Store
J&K Supermarket
Grocery Store
KAS Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
The Grocery Basket
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
The Common Market
Grocery Store
General Brock's Commissary
Grocery Store
Card's Bakery
Bakery
Common Sense Wholesome Market and Bakery
Bakery
Pan Chancho Bakery
Bakery
M&J Cakes & Cookies
Bakery
It’s All About The Dough Cookie’s
Bakery
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Quattrocchi’s
Grocery Store
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Namaste Indian Supermarket
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Barriefield Meat Market
Butcher
No Frills
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Tait's Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Valu-mart
Grocery Store
Greenlees Meats
Butcher
Parks (4) A+
Victoria Park
Park
City Park
Park
Breakwater Park
Park
MacDonald Park
Park
Kingston Tennis Club
Park
Kingston Lawn Bowling Club
Park
An Gorta Mor Park
Park
Navy Memorial Park
Park
McBurney Park
Park
Napier Street Parkette
Park
Boucher Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Vicki Keith Parkette
Park
Artillery Park
Park
Churchill Park
Park
Battery Park
Park
Rideau School Parkette
Park
Pine Street Park
Park
Hillside Park
Park
Confederation Park
Park
Oakridge Park
Park
Memorial Centre
Park
Compton Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Elder Park
Park
Shops (10) A+
Ye Olde Tuck Shoppe
Convenience Store
The Used Bookstore
Books
Signatures
Hairdresser
Grocery Checkout
Convenience Store
College One Stop
Convenience Store
Campus Bookstore
Books
Freddie's Grocery
Convenience Store
Bedore's
Convenience Store
New Merry Market
Convenience Store
Canada Computers
Electronics
Phase 2
Clothing
Bellagio Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Soussan's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
DIVA Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Edges Salon
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Khean Vinh Jewellery
Fashion
Ogini's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Trek
Bicycle
Dino's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Frontenac Cycle and Sport
Bicycle
Convenience Stop
Convenience Store
Dolan's Smoking
Convenience Store
Angel Nails
Beauty
Jump+
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Gardiners (A+)

2. Sutton Mills (A+)

3. Kingscourt (A+)

4. Alwington (A+)

5. Rideau Heights (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Queens.
Public Transit Stops (26)
Stops & Stations A+
Union Street (west side of University)
Bus Stop
Alfred Street (north side of Union)
Bus Stop
Alfred Street (south side of Union)
Bus Stop
Earl Street (west side of University)
Bus Stop
Ellis Hall (east side of University)
Bus Stop
Grant Hall (west side of University)
Bus Stop
Albert Street (south side of Union)
Bus Stop
Division Street (south side of Johnson)
Bus Stop
Alfred Street (south side of Johnson)
Bus Stop
Albert Street (north side of Union)
Bus Stop
Barrie Street (south side of Johnson)
Bus Stop
Kingston General Hospital (north side of Stuart)
Bus Stop
Queen's University/Kingston General Hospital
Bus Stop
Albert Street (south side of Johnson)
Bus Stop
University Avenue (north side of Brock)
Bus Stop
Brock Street (west side of University)
Bus Stop
George Street (north side of Stuart)
Bus Stop
George Street (south side of Stuart)
Bus Stop
Barrie Street (north side of Brock)
Bus Stop
Princess Street (east side of Division)
Bus Stop
Alfred Street (north side of Brock)
Bus Stop
Victoria Street (north side of Victoria)
Bus Stop
Barrie Street (south side of Princess)
Bus Stop
Beverley Street (south side of Victoria)
Bus Stop
Lower University Avenue (north side of King)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Alwington (A+)

2. Gardiners (A+)

3. Downtown Kingston (A+)

4. Midland Park (A+)

5. Henderson (A+)

cost of living B

The cost of living in Queens is 92/100 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Markers Acres (A+)

2. Novelis (A+)

3. Kingscourt (A+)

4. Polson Park (A+)

5. Williamsville (A+)

crime F

Queens crime rates are 5,353 per 100k, which is 73% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
3,978 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
1,374 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Alwington (A)

2. Glenburnie (A)

3. Ravensview (A)

4. Saint Lawrence South (A)

5. Old Sydenham Heritage District (A)

employment F

The median income in Queens is $37,565 - which is 57% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$37,565 F
Unemployment Rate
12.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Saint Lawrence North (A+)

2. Reddendale (A+)

3. Smugglers Cove (A+)

4. Elginburg - Silver Corners - Shannons Corners (A+)

5. MacLean Park - Riverwalk (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Campus Dentist
Dentist
DrugSmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hedgewood House Dental
Dentist
New Day Pharmacy
Pharmacy
GIDRU
Clinic
GIDRU
Hospital
Kingston General Hospital
Hospital
Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Centre for Applied Urological Research
Clinic
Kingston Heart Clinic
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Lovell Drugs
Pharmacy
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Hospital
Hotel Dieu Hospital Urgent Care Centre
Clinic
Graham's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CPK Family Medicine And Walk-in Clinic
Doctor
Graham's Clinic Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Queen's Family Health Team
Doctor
Better Balance Massage Therapy
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Market Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lovell Drugs
Pharmacy
Dr. Don Anderson, Dr. Scott Anderson, Dr. Terry Devitt
Dentist
Dental Care Kingston
Dentist
LASIK MD
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Collins Bay Penitentiary (A+)

2. Midland Park (A+)

3. Novelis (A+)

4. Reddendale (A+)

5. River Park (A+)

housing C-

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

1. Woods Landing (A+)

2. Elginburg - Silver Corners - Shannons Corners (A+)

3. MacLean Park - Riverwalk (A+)

4. Lemoine Point (A+)

5. Cataraqui North (A+)

schools A+

The Queens graduation rate is 96% - which is 14% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (0) A+
Sydenham Public School
Cathedrale Catholic School
Winston Churchill Public School
SOAR
Central Public School
Rideau Public School
Centennial Public School
International Language Elementary School
Limestone District School Board Night School
Limestone District School Board Summer School
Literacy and Numeracy
St Thomas More Catholic School
Elementary Remote Learning
École élémentaire publique Madeleine-de-Roybon
Polson Park Public School
Molly Brant Elementary School
Lord Strathcona Public School
St Paul Catholic School
John Graves Simcoe Public School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Maltby Centre Elementary School
Rideau Heights Public School
St Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School
St Martha Catholic School
Ecole Sir John A. Macdonald Public School
High Schools (0) C-
École secondaire publique Mille-Iles
Frontenac Learning Centre
Regiopolis/Notre-Dame Catholic High School
Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Limestone School of Community Education
Remote Learning School
Kingston Secondary School
St Lawrence Youth Association
Loyola Community Learning
Loyola Community Learning Centre
La Salle Secondary School
Maltby Centre Secondary School
École secondaire catholique Marie-Rivier
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Queens (A+)

2. Williamsville (A+)

3. Hillendale (A+)

4. Westwoods (A+)

5. Inner Harbour (A+)

ratings A+

Queens has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Cataraqui North (A+)

2. Westwoods (A+)

3. Worthington Park Trailer Homes (A+)

4. Greenwood (A+)

5. MacLean Park - Riverwalk (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Victoria Park
      City Park
      Breakwater Park
      MacDonald Park
      Kingston Tennis Club
      Kingston Lawn Bowling Club
      An Gorta Mor Park
      Navy Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Drama theatre
      Miller Museum of Geology
      Agnes Queen’s Art Gallery
      The Spot
      Ann Baillie Building
      Stages Nightclub
      FLUID
      The Ale House

      Food & Drink

      Quiznos
      Queen's Pub
      Pizza Pizza
      Teriyaki Experience
      Pita Pit
      Booster Juice
      Pizza Pizza
      Pita Pit

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Queens? Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Queens.
      Drive to Work
      8%

      29% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      34%

      31% higher than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Queens? The cost of living in Queens is 92/100 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
      Queens
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Kingston
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Queens? Queens crime rates are 5,353, which are 73% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      5,353 per 100k people

      27% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      27% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Queens? The median income in Queens is $37,565 which is 57% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $37,56554% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      73%15% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      13%

      102% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      GIDRU
      Kingston General Hospital
      Hotel Dieu Hospital
      Providence Care Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Reddendale Pharmacy
      I.D.A.
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      Maple Family Health Team
      Kingston Laser Cosmetic Clinic
      Norwest Family Physicians
      Queen's Family Health Team
      CPK Family Medicine And Walk-in Clinic
      Kingston Community Health Centres
      Bayridge Family Medicine Clinic
      Portsmouth Medical Clinic

      C- Housing

      What are Queens home prices? Queens 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
      28%

      59% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Queens Schools

      Does Queens have good schools? The Queens graduation rate is 96% - which is 14% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      44%

      75% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Queens a good place to live? Queens has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      1 total surveys

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