Livability Score

82
/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 (3) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
City Café Bakery
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Nova Era Bakery
Coffee Shop
Divine Bombon
Coffee Shop
The Yeti Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fresh Ground Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Queen Street Commons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Darlise Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery
Coffee Shop
Cafe Europe
Coffee Shop
Show & Tell Coffee
Coffee Shop
Adventurer's Guild Café and Tavern
Coffee Shop
Matter of Taste: Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Williams Fresh Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe Pyrus
Coffee Shop
Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Balzac's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Settlement Co
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
Registry Theatre
Theatre Arts
Centre in the Square
Theatre Arts
TheMuseum
Museum
Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Museum
Apollo Cinema
Cinema
Elements
Nightclub
Wax Nightclub
Nightclub
Joseph Schneider Haus National Historic Site
Attraction
Joseph Schneider Haus
Museum
Dallas
Nightclub
The Gallery
Museum
District Nightclub
Nightclub
Splash Pad
Water Park
Kingping Bowlounge
Bowling Alley
Bingemans Big Splash
Water Park
Cineplex Cinemas Kitchener and VIP
Cinema
On The Grand Park & Pavilion
Theatre Arts
LAV III Monument
Attraction
The People's Gallery
Art Gallery
Button Factory
Theatre Arts
Artsy Canada
Art Gallery
Kitchener-Waterloo Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Princess Twin Cinemas
Cinema
Zoo
Nightclub
Food and Drink (3) A-
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Stripes Pizza
Fast Food
The Pit Stop Founders Co
Fast Food
Ares Pizza+Wings
Fast Food
Pizza Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Supreme 2for1 Pizza & Wings
Fast Food
My Burger
Fast Food
goodvibes juice co.
Beverages
Jasna's European Meat and Delicatessan
Deli
TWH Social
Bar
Meltwich
Fast Food
The Grand Surf Launge
Bar
Hasty Market
Fast Food
Ace Shawarma
Fast Food
Big Fat Pita
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wineology
Bar
Jack Burger's Pub
Bar
Taste of Philly Cheesesteak
Fast Food
Bobby O'Brien's Irish Pub
Bar
Double Double Pizza & Chicken
Fast Food
AOK Craft Beer + Arcade
Bar
Beneficia Sports Cafe
Bar
Fitness (0) A+
Xtreme Bootcamp
Gym
Rockway Centre
Community Centre
Mill Courtland Community Centre
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
The Attic
Gym
Downtown Community Centre
Community Centre
Redline Conditioning
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Cyclone Spin Studio
Gym
Personal Edge Training
Gym
Royal Canadian Legion
Community Centre
Kingsdale Community Centre
Community Centre
Stanley Park Community Centre
Community Centre
Rotary Club of Kitchener
Community Centre
Scout House
Community Centre
Breithaupt Community Centre
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
Chandler Mowat Community Centre
Community Centre
Alpen Klub
Community Centre
Paulander Community Group Centre
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Midtown Yoga KW
Gym
Country Hills Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
Taste of Europe
Butcher
B&T Supermarket
Grocery Store
Golden Hearth Baking Co.
Bakery
Charles Quality Meats
Butcher
Roua Food Market
Grocery Store
Nougat Bakery
Bakery
New City Supermarket
Grocery Store
Bread Heads
Bakery
Eastern Prince
Grocery Store
Valu-mart
Grocery Store
Ambrosia Corner Bakery
Bakery
Legacy Greens Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Tena Injera
Grocery Store
Norris Bakery
Bakery
Manon Bakery
Bakery
KW Korean Food Market
Grocery Store
Alpine Cafe
Bakery
Marché Leo's
Grocery Store
Peixaria Micaelense
Grocery Store
Woodfire Bagels
Bakery
Fore Quarter
Butcher
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
City Café Bakery
Bakery
Parks (3) A+
Luther Green
Park
Knollwood Park
Park
Wallenberg Park
Park
Madison Green
Park
Kaufman Park
Park
Stabler Green
Park
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
Park
Brubacher Green
Park
Mike Wagner Green
Park
Market Green
Park
Sand Hill Park
Park
Rockway Gardens
Park
Oktoberfest Platz
Park
Cenotaph Green
Park
Mill Street Parkette
Park
Vogelsang Green
Park
Civic Centre Park
Park
Benton Green
Park
Charles Best
Park
Mansion Green
Park
Shoemaker Park
Park
Montgomery Park
Park
Mike Wagner Green
Park
Highland Courts Park
Park
Weber Park
Park
Shops (10) A+
Ballett's The Wedding Specialist
Clothing
Viacnie's
Clothing
Upper Cut Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Kings Mart
Convenience Store
Access Storage - Kitchener
Houseware
Hair by Lynda
Hairdresser
Short Stop
Convenience Store
Mohamad's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Faded Barbershop
Hairdresser
biba boutique
Clothing
Star Convenience
Convenience Store
Saigontek
Electronics
Uniform Store
Clothing
The Green Door
Clothing
Recycle Cycles
Bicycle
kimthy hairstyling
Hairdresser
White Tiger Vintage Boutique
Clothing
J and P Filipino Store
Convenience Store
SMK African Foods Inc.
Convenience Store
Rio's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Black & White Barbers
Hairdresser
Flints CCG
Toys
The Jump Off
Clothing
Oktoberfest Store
Gift Shop
NJ Fascination Hair Design
Hairdresser
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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, 5.9% take public transportation in King East.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
King / Stirling
Bus Stop
King / Borden
Bus Stop
King / Borden
Bus Stop
King / Stirling
Bus Stop
Borden Station
Bus Stop
Borden Station
Bus Stop
Borden
Transit Station
Weber / Fairview
Bus Stop
Borden Station
Bus Stop
Borden Station
Bus Stop
Charles / Kent
Bus Stop
Charles / Kent
Bus Stop
Weber / Fairview
Bus Stop
Weber / Borden
Bus Stop
Charles / Stirling
Bus Stop
King / Ottawa
Bus Stop
Weber / Borden
Bus Stop
Charles / Stirling
Bus Stop
King / Pandora
Bus Stop
King / Ottawa
Bus Stop
Ottawa / King
Bus Stop
King / Pandora
Bus Stop
Ottawa / King
Bus Stop
Charles / Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Bus Stop
Weber / Cameron
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.9% C-
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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 B

The cost of living in King East is 91/100 - which is 18% 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 F

King East crime rates are 5,158 per 100k, which is 67% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
3,834 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
1,324 crimes per 100k F
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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 C-

The median income in King East is $57,387 - which is 34% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$57,387 F
Unemployment Rate
3.6% 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 (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Nicolucci Orthodontics,
Dentist
Eastwood Pharmacy & Clinic
Clinic
King Pharmacy
Pharmacy
J&K Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Downtown Dental Clinic
Dentist
Benton Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
LASIK MD
Clinic
Monarch Dentristry
Dentist
Dental Solutions
Dentist
Benton Medical Clinic
Clinic
Waterloo Regional Police
Police
ACT New Day Pharmacy
Clinic
Progressive Dental Studio Inc.
Dentist
Duke Dental
Dentist
Silhouette Cosmetic Laser Clinic
Clinic
Centre for Family Medicine
Doctor
The Medicine Shope
Pharmacy
ABA Compass Behavior Therapy Services Inc.
Clinic
Queen's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Ostner Dental Arts Inc.
Dentist
Optometrists - Dr. Valerie Dippel & Dr. Dawn Clarke
Doctor
Danube Dental Clinic
Dentist
Endodontist Pike
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+

King East home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A
Home Affordability
N/A B+
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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 King East graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Sheppard Public School
Ray of Hope Education Cente
St Anne Catholic Elementary School
Suddaby Public School
St. Isadore E Catholic Elementary School
Smithson Public School
St Louis Homework Club Catholic Elementary School
St Louis International Language Catholic Elementary School
Queen Elizabeth Public School
St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
Rockway Public School
Distance Learning French
Distance Learning Junior
Distance Learning Kindergarten
Distance Learning Primary
St Daniel Catholic Elementary School
Franklin Public School
Pine Grove-Pioneer Youth Services
J F Carmichael Public School
Wilson Avenue Public School
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School
King Edward Public School
Alpine Public School
St Teresa Catholic Elementary School
St John Catholic Elementary School
High Schools (1) A+
Ray of Hope Education Cente
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
St. Isadore S Secondary School
Eastwood Collegiate Institute
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
Distance Learning Secondary
École secondaire David Saint-Jacques
Pine Grove-Pioneer Youth Services
Temenos
St Mary's High School
New Dawn
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School
Young Adult Program
ConEd Adult Credit Program
Continuing Education Literacy/Numeracy
Rosemount - U Turn School
Children & Adolescent Inpatient Program
Grand River Collegiate Institute
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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+)

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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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King East, Kitchener, ON Area Guide

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King East Area Facts

  • King East has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • King East crime rates are 23% higher than the Kitchener average
  • Cost of living in King East is 4% lower than the Kitchener average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Luther Green
      Knollwood Park
      Wallenberg Park
      Madison Green
      Kaufman Park
      Stabler Green
      Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
      Brubacher Green

      Entertainment

      Registry Theatre
      Centre in the Square
      TheMuseum
      Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
      Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
      Apollo Cinema
      Elements
      Wax Nightclub

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dairy Queen
      Stripes Pizza
      The Pit Stop Founders Co
      Ares Pizza+Wings
      Pizza Express
      Subway
      Supreme 2for1 Pizza & Wings

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in King East? Of all people who commute, 5.9% take public transportation in King East.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in King East? The cost of living in King East is 91/100 - which is 18% lower than Ontario.
      King East
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Kitchener
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in King East? King East crime rates are 5,158, which are 67% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      5,158 per 100k people

      22% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      22% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in King East? The median income in King East is $57,387 which is 34% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $57,38730% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      71%11% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      44% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is King East 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 King East home prices? King East 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
      43%

      37% lower than the CDN average

      A+ King East Schools

      Does King East have good schools? The King East graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      26%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is King East a good place to live? King East 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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