Livability Score

87
/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 (71) A+
Entertainment (25) A+
Food and Drink (221) A+
Fitness (34) A+
Groceries (67) A+
Parks (633) A+
Shops (440) A+
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fairfield (A+)

2. Laurentian Hills (A+)

3. Rosemount (A+)

4. Highland-Stirling (A+)

5. Southdale (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Kitchener.
Public Transit Stops (1054)
Stops & Stations A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Laurentian Hills (A+)

2. Meinzinger (A+)

3. Auditorium (A+)

4. St. Marys Hospital (A+)

5. Country Hills (A+)

cost of living C+

The cost of living in Kitchener is 95/100 - which is 15% 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. Chandler - Mowat (A+)

2. Alpine (A)

3. Centre District (A-)

4. Victoria Hills (A-)

5. Highland-Stirling (A-)

crime C-

Kitchener crime rates are 4,178 per 100k, which is 35% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
3,105 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
1,073 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bridgeport North (A+)

2. Deer Ridge Estates (A+)

3. Doon South (A+)

4. Grand Hill Village (A+)

5. Hidden Valley (A+)

employment B

The median income in Kitchener is $80,625 - which is 8% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$80,625 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.5% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Grand River South (A+)

2. South Plains (A+)

3. Dundee (A+)

4. Idlewood (A+)

5. Bridgeport (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (114)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bridgeport West (A+)

2. Doon South (A+)

3. Larentian West (A+)

4. Rockway (A+)

5. Rosemount (A+)

housing A+

Kitchener home prices are $714,600 - which is 13% lower than Ontario
Home Price
$714,600 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
38% A+
Home Affordability
8.9x (home price to income ratio) A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lower Doon (A+)

2. Grand River North (A+)

3. Country Hills West (A+)

4. Bridgeport (A+)

5. Country Hills East (A+)

schools A-

The Kitchener graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (69) A+
High Schools (25) A+
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Victoria Park (A+)

2. Market District (A+)

3. Civic Centre (A+)

4. Mount Hope Huron Park (A+)

5. Mill Courtland Woodside Park (A+)

ratings C

Kitchener has an overall rating of 65% from 22 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (22)
From AreaVibes C
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Heritage Park (A+)

2. Grand Hill Village (A+)

3. Lower Doon (A+)

4. Larentian West (A+)

5. Laurentian Hills (A+)

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Kitchener, ON Area Guide

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Living in Kitchener, ON

Ranks better than 87% of areas Follow

Kitchener Area Facts

  • Kitchener has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Kitchener crime rates are 35% higher than the Ontario average
  • Cost of living in Kitchener is 15% lower than the Ontario average

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Wonderful teachers and Principal (very supportive) 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 17, 2024) I am a parent of a Kindergarten student and have such a wonderful experience with this school. In the first year of Kindergarten my daughter became so good at reading. The teachers have a great method of making kids learn.
My daughter was facing some difficulties in adjusting to ...Read More a new class and the teachers were so supportive for her. The principal Mrs. Elizabeth Martz is so compassionate and empathetic and wants to make the school experience for kids a memorable one. She not only listened and resolved my issue but also spoke to my kid and tried to make her comfortable. It is such a relief for me as a parent to send her to a school which really takes care of each of their students. Thanks! Read Less
step 1 of how to ruin your life and get depression : go to jean steckle 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 12, 2024) The amount of sexism, bullying, body shaming is unbelievable. Someone said my race eats cats and dogs and then this person didn't say sorry. This person didn't get any consequences either. This person also had many physical fights and body shamed. and no suspension. Same goes f ...Read More or all of the bullies. All of the classes have more bullies than nice people. Walking around the halls or near the school feels like your being judged every step you take. Peers will do anything to make you feel like the peeling your skin off. In this school you never trust anyone immediately, you put on a mask ( a fake personality) so no one judges you. The teachers never care. There barely any teachers who care. Do not share how you feel, this school eats you alive.
If you want a happy life don't come here. Read Less
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      Kitchener, ON

      Kitchener, in Southern Ontario is a relatively small city with booming employment opportunities that attracts a number of young professionals looking to save on the cost of big city living. Residents who move to Kitchener usually do so because of beckoning job prospects and stay on for the quality of life, low cost of living and child-friendliness. If you’re thinking of heading to the city, our Kitchener Livability guide will help you with all you need to make an informed decision.

      Housing in Kitchener is affordable and if becoming a homeowner is high on your list of priorities, then there’s no place like this city, especially for growing families. There have been a number of redevelopment projects to revitalize Downtown Kitchener and several old factories have been converted into trendy upscale lofts and residences. A number of newly developed condominiums in this area are also popular with young professionals, as they offer a range of modern facilities and amenities. For families, the areas of Stanley Park, Heritage and Forest Heights are popular. These charming neighbourhoods offer a number of good schools, parks and community centres that are ideal for those with young children. The trails along Grand River are also excellent recreational spots for the whole family and offer plenty of opportunities for hiking and weekend activities. Kitchener has a fine transportation network with great connectivity both within the city and to the greater metropolitan area that make it easy to get around. These include the Grand River Transit and GO Transit we well as a light rail transit between Conestoga Mall in north Waterloo, all the way to Fairview Mall in south Kitchener.

      Kitchener-Waterloo has a strong Germanic heritage and its Oktoberfest celebration is a must attend. Music lovers will also find plenty to enjoy with the Kitchener-Waterloo Blues Festival, a four day festival in downtown Kitchener that attracts a number of revellers from both within the city and out of town. Any Kitchener resident will also highlight The KOI Music Festival and Kultrun World Music Festival held in downtown Kitchener in the summer, popular events for the whole family that you won’t want to miss.

      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Francis Green
      Lang Green
      Hibner Park
      Vogelsang Green
      George Lippert Park
      Cenotaph Green
      Victoria Park
      Duke Street Playground

      Entertainment

      Dallas
      Wax Nightclub
      Elements
      Apollo Cinema
      Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
      TheMuseum
      District Nightclub
      Registry Theatre

      Food & Drink

      LCBO
      McCabe's Irish Pub
      The Beer Store
      Fat Bastard Burrito Co
      The Sprightly Grape
      Union Burger
      Union Burger
      Frankie's Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kitchener? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Kitchener.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kitchener? The cost of living in Kitchener is 95/100 - which is 15% lower than Ontario.
      Kitchener
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Ontario
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kitchener? Kitchener crime rates are 4,178, which are 35% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      4,178 per 100k people

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Kitchener? The median income in Kitchener is $80,625 which is 8% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $80,6252% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      68%7% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      45% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      St. Mary's General Hospital
      Grand River Hospital
      Grand River Hospital Freeport Campus

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Hoegler Pharmaplus Drugmart
      Rexall
      Pharmasave
      Queens Pharmacy
      The Medicine Shope
      King Pharmacy
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Centre for Family Medicine
      Weber Medical Walk in clinic
      Onyx Medical Centre
      Optometrists - Dr. Valerie Dippel & Dr. Dawn Clarke
      eHealth Centre of Excellence
      R Toews
      J Borys
      T Borys

      A+ Housing

      What are Kitchener home prices? Kitchener home prices are $714,600 - which is 13% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      $714,6008% higher than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $2,3309% higher than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      A- Kitchener Schools

      Does Kitchener have good schools? The Kitchener graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      24%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      63%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Kitchener a good place to live? Kitchener has an overall rating of 65% from 22 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      22 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      22 total surveys

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