Livability Score

71
/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 (2) F
Ed's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Kaatza Station Museum & Archives
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Jake's at the Lake
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Carmanah Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Centennial Hall
Community Centre
Mesachie Lake Community Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Country Grocer
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Saywell Park
Park
Beaver Creek Rhododendron Park
Park
Forest Workers Memorial Park
Park
Ts'uubaa-asatx Square
Park
Ohtaki Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
TAL Development Rezoning
Park
Central Park
Park
Parkstone Park
Park
TAL Development
Park
Point Ideal Park
Park
TAL Development
Park
Sahtlam Park
Park
AB Greenwell
Park
TAL Development
Park
Greendale Park
Park
Dashwood Park
Park
Winter Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Meade Creek Road Park
Park
South Shore Trail
Park
Nantree Park
Park
Spring Beach Recreation Site
Park
Marble Bay Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Fields
Department Store
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Lake Cowichan.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
South Shore at Stone (SB)
Bus Stop
South Shore at Stone (NB)
Bus Stop
South Shore 10 block (WB)
Bus Stop
20 Block South Shore Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
South Shore at Sall (EB)
Bus Stop
N Shore AT Wilson (WB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake at Stanley (WB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake at Stanley (EB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake at Greendale (EB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake at Greendale (WB)
Bus Stop
Somenos St S at Cowichan Ave E (NB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake at Lake Park (EB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake at Lake Park (WB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake 7860 block (WB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake (EB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake 7770 block (EB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake 7780 block (WB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake 7090 block (WB)
Bus Stop
Cowichan Lake 7060 block (EB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Lake Cowichan is 90/100 - which is 27% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime D-

Lake Cowichan crime rates are 6,018 per 100k, which is equal to British Columbia
Property Crime
4,902 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,116 crimes per 100k D+
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employment D-

The median income in Lake Cowichan is $62,414 - which is 28% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$62,414 F
Unemployment Rate
4.8% C+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Station 119
Ambulance Station
Lake Cowichan Fire Department
Fire Station
Lake Cowichan RCMP
Police
Mesachie Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Lake Cowichan home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C+
Home Affordability
N/A A
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schools C+

The Lake Cowichan graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Lake Cowichan Elementary
Lake Cowichan Secondary
Palsson Elementary
High Schools (1) D-
Lake Cowichan Secondary
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ratings F

Lake Cowichan has an overall rating of 37% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes F
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Lake Cowichan, BC Area Guide

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Lake Cowichan Area Facts

  • Lake Cowichan has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Lake Cowichan crime rates are equal to the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Lake Cowichan is 27% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Saywell Park
      Beaver Creek Rhododendron Park
      Forest Workers Memorial Park
      Ts'uubaa-asatx Square
      Ohtaki Park
      Riverside Park
      Centennial Park
      TAL Development Rezoning

      Entertainment

      Kaatza Station Museum & Archives

      Food & Drink

      Jake's at the Lake
      A&W
      Carmanah Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake Cowichan? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Lake Cowichan.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Cowichan? The cost of living in Lake Cowichan is 90/100 - which is 27% lower than British Columbia.
      Lake Cowichan
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Cowichan? Lake Cowichan crime rates are 6,018, which are equal to British Columbia
      Total Crime
      6,018 per 100k people

      42% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      42% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Cowichan? The median income in Lake Cowichan is $62,414 which is 28% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $62,41424% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      53%17% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      26% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Lake Cowichan home prices? Lake Cowichan home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      C+ Lake Cowichan Schools

      Does Lake Cowichan have good schools? The Lake Cowichan graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      9%

      64% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      55%

      17% lower than the CDN average

      F User Ratings

      Is Lake Cowichan a good place to live? Lake Cowichan has an overall rating of 37% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      37%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      37%

      3 total surveys

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