Livability Score

73
/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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Jimmy's minis
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
The Grove Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
City Café Bakery
Coffee Shop
Play a Latte
Coffee Shop
Nova Era Bakery
Coffee Shop
The Yeti Cafe
Coffee Shop
Divine Bombon
Coffee Shop
Fresh Ground Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Rose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Real Fruit Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
On The Grand Park & Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Bingemans Big Splash
Water Park
Kingping Bowlounge
Bowling Alley
Centre in the Square
Theatre Arts
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Museum
Registry Theatre
Theatre Arts
Apollo Cinema
Cinema
TheMuseum
Museum
Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Elements
Nightclub
Wax Nightclub
Nightclub
Dallas
Nightclub
Cineplex Cinemas Kitchener and VIP
Cinema
Joseph Schneider Haus National Historic Site
Attraction
Joseph Schneider Haus
Museum
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Zoo
The Gallery
Museum
District Nightclub
Nightclub
Food and Drink (0) D-
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Double Taste Shawarma
Fast Food
Howl at the Moon
Bar
Gino's Pizza
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Counterpoint Brewing Co.
Alcohol
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Holy Guacamole
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Whale & Ale
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Dynamite Pizza
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Scout House
Community Centre
Stanley Park Community Centre
Community Centre
Royal Canadian Legion
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Alpen Klub
Community Centre
Bridgeport Community Centre
Community Centre
Rockway Centre
Community Centre
Xtreme Bootcamp
Gym
Centreville Chicopee Community Centre
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Kingsdale Community Centre
Community Centre
Downtown Community Centre
Community Centre
The Attic
Gym
Breithaupt Community Centre
Community Centre
Cyclone Spin Studio
Gym
Mill Courtland Community Centre
Community Centre
Personal Edge Training
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Rotary Club of Kitchener
Community Centre
Redline Conditioning
Gym
Groceries (1) C-
Victoria Street Market
Butcher
Grainharvest Breadhouse
Bakery
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Alpine Cafe
Bakery
KW Korean Food Market
Grocery Store
Norris Bakery
Bakery
Valu-mart
Grocery Store
Ambrosia Corner Bakery
Bakery
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Woodfire Bagels
Bakery
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Ammar Halal Meats
Grocery Store
City Cafe
Bakery
Taste of Europe
Butcher
Robert's Boxed Meats
Butcher
B&T Supermarket
Grocery Store
Charles Quality Meats
Butcher
Golden Hearth Baking Co.
Bakery
New City Supermarket
Grocery Store
Bread Heads
Bakery
Nutrition House
Health Food
Legacy Greens Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Eastern Prince
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Blue Spring Woods
Park
Westchester Park
Park
Glencliffe Court
Park
Georgian Park
Park
Denlow Trail
Park
Rosenberg Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Tecumseh Park
Park
Casey Park
Park
Forfar Park
Park
Breslau Memorial Park
Park
Eby Park
Park
Idlewood Greenway
Park
Greenway
Park
Crosby Park
Park
Zeller Park
Park
Greenway
Park
Greenway
Park
Springmount Park
Park
Greenway
Park
Midland Park
Park
Daimler DR Walkway
Park
Greenway
Park
Franklin Park
Park
Eden Oak Trail Park
Park
Shops (1) D-
Ren's Pet Depot
Pets
Farah Foods
Convenience Store
Magicuts
Hairdresser
Heritage Convenience
Convenience Store
East Side Cycle & Sport
Bicycle
Factory Direct
Electronics
Stop 2 Shop
Convenience Store
Victoria Furniture House
Furniture
Ministop
Convenience Store
Dapper Man Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Breslau Convenience
Convenience Store
America Latina
Convenience Store
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Stanley Park Mall
Mall
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
TA Appliance
Furniture
Little Short Stop
Convenience Store
TA Appliance
Furniture
Dutchies
Convenience Store
KW-flowers
Florist
Frederick Mall
Mall
Dollarama
Discount Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
Big Bear Food Mart
Convenience Store
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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, 1.8% take public transportation in Grand River North.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
Lackner / Keewatin
Bus Stop
Lackner / Keewatin
Bus Stop
Centennial / Forwell
Bus Stop
Forwell / Victoria
Bus Stop
Lackner / Victoria
Bus Stop
75 Centennial
Bus Stop
Lackner / Victoria
Bus Stop
Bingemans Centre / Victoria
Bus Stop
Natchez / Halifax
Bus Stop
Centennial / VIctoria
Bus Stop
Shirley / Hesh
Bus Stop
Confederation / Lorraine
Bus Stop
Shirley / Bingemans Centre
Bus Stop
Natchez / Matthew
Bus Stop
Halifax / Natchez
Bus Stop
Confederation / Lorraine
Bus Stop
Natchez / Matthew
Bus Stop
Bingemans Centre / Shirley
Bus Stop
Shirley / Cedarview
Bus Stop
Halifax / Confederation
Bus Stop
Halifax / Confederation
Bus Stop
Bingemans Centre / 500S Block
Bus Stop
Ottawa / Lackner
Bus Stop
1373 Victoria St
Bus Stop
Bingemans Centre / 500S Block
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% 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 Grand River North is 95/100 - which is 15% 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. Chandler - Mowat (A+)

2. Alpine (A)

3. Centre District (A-)

4. Victoria Hills (A-)

5. Highland-Stirling (A-)

crime C+

Grand River North crime rates are 3,539 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,630 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
909 crimes per 100k C+
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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 A

The median income in Grand River North is $103,883 - which is 19% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$103,883 B+
Unemployment Rate
4.0% B+
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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 F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Heritage Park Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
B Smaily Dental
Dentist
Kitchener Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Brelsau Dental Group
Dentist
Achieve Balance
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services
Ambulance Station
Rexall
Pharmacy
Fairway Lackner Pharmacy | Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Silhouette Cosmetic Laser Clinic
Clinic
Weber Medical Walk in clinic
Doctor
Eastwood Pharmacy & Clinic
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Pollock and Williams Best Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kitchener Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Ostner Dental Arts Inc.
Dentist
Kitchener Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Onyx Medical Centre
Doctor
Nicolucci Orthodontics,
Dentist
Waterloo Regional Police
Police
Chicopee Chiropractic
Clinic
LASIK MD
Clinic
King Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Progressive Dental Studio Inc.
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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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+

Grand River North home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a D+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A+
Home Affordability
N/A 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 C-

The Grand River North graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (0) F
Mackenzie King Public School
Rosemount Grand River
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
Crestview Public School
Breslau Public School
Pine Grove-Pioneer Youth Services
Lackner Woods Public School
St Daniel Catholic Elementary School
Smithson Public School
Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Franklin Public School
Chicopee Hills Public School
St Anne Catholic Elementary School
Sheppard Public School
Ray of Hope Education Cente
Howard Robertson Public School
Suddaby Public School
St Aloysius Catholic Elementary School
St Teresa Catholic Elementary School
St. Isadore E Catholic Elementary School
Prueter Public School
Bridgeport Public School
Wilson Avenue Public School
Rockway Public School
St Louis Homework Club Catholic Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Grand River Collegiate Institute
École secondaire David Saint-Jacques
Pine Grove-Pioneer Youth Services
Temenos
Eastwood Collegiate Institute
Ray of Hope Education Cente
St. Isadore S Secondary School
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
New Dawn
St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School
St Louis (K/W) Adult School
St Louis Continuing Education Programs School
St Louis Correspondence High School
St Louis Homework Club SS Secondary School
St Louis Literacy & Numeracy Catholic School
Waterloo CDSB Night School
Waterloo CDSB Summer School
Bluevale Collegiate Institute
ConEd Adult Credit Program
Continuing Education Literacy/Numeracy
Rosemount - U Turn School
Distance Learning Secondary
St Mary's High School
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School
Young Adult Program
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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 A+

Grand River North has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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Grand River North, Kitchener, ON Area Guide

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Grand River North Area Facts

  • Grand River North has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Grand River North crime rates are 15% lower than the Kitchener average
  • Cost of living in Grand River North is equal to the Kitchener average

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Grand River North? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Blue Spring Woods
      Westchester Park
      Glencliffe Court
      Georgian Park
      Denlow Trail
      Rosenberg Park
      Heritage Park
      Tecumseh Park

      Entertainment

      On The Grand Park & Pavilion
      Bingemans Big Splash
      Kingping Bowlounge
      Centre in the Square
      Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
      Registry Theatre
      Apollo Cinema
      TheMuseum

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Double Taste Shawarma
      Howl at the Moon
      Gino's Pizza
      Harvey's
      Pita Pit
      Taco Bell
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Grand River North? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Grand River North.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

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

      5% less expensive than average

      Kitchener
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Grand River North? Grand River North crime rates are 3,539, which are 15% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,539 per 100k people

      16% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      16% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Grand River North? The median income in Grand River North is $103,883 which is 19% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $103,88326% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      67%5% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      38% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Grand River North a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Grand River North home prices? Grand River North 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
      90%

      32% higher than the CDN average

      C- Grand River North Schools

      Does Grand River North have good schools? The Grand River North graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      20%

      21% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Grand River North a good place to live? Grand River North has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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