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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bocca Café
Coffee Shop
Kitties and Cream Cat Lounge
Coffee Shop
The Board Game House
Coffee Shop
The Bees Knees Community Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gabriels Gourmet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Ironworks Café & Crêperie
Coffee Shop
Perkins Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Globe
Coffee Shop
Javawocky Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Concession
Coffee Shop
Brüd House
Coffee Shop
Regard Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Black Magic Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
330 - VIEW Gallery & Exhibition Centre
Theatre Arts
310 - Malaspina Theatre
Theatre Arts
Museum of Natural History
Museum
The OV Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Nanaimo Museum
Museum
Nanaimo Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Miner's Cottage
Attraction
Artisans' Studio
Art Gallery
Port Theatre
Theatre Arts
Vancouver Island Military Museum
Museum
International Flagpoles
Attraction
Protection Island Museum
Museum
The Abyss
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) C+
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
University Village Liquor Store
Alcohol
Panago
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Milton Street Public House
Bar
The Oxy Pub
Bar
Harewood Arms Pub
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Queen’s
Bar
Cold Front Gelato
Sweets
The Terminal Bar Nanaimo
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
The Corner Lounge
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cliffside Tasting Room
Alcohol
Cliffside Tasting Room
Bar
Bar Barrito
Fast Food
White Sails Taproom
Alcohol
White Sails Taproom
Bar
The Nanaimo Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Quarterway Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Nanaimo Youth Services Association
Community Centre
Dolly's Gym
Gym
Harbour City Fitness and Tanning
Gym
Island Optimal Performance Centre
Gym
Beacon House
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Fit Body Boot Camp
Gym
Beban Park Social Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) B
Superette
Grocery Store
McLean's Specialty Foods
Grocery Store
A Wee Cupcakery
Bakery
Refillery
Health Food
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
The Green Store: Discount Organic
Grocery Store
ManLee Oriental
Grocery Store
Red's Bakery
Bakery
Mon Petit Choux Bakery & Café
Bakery
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Country Grocer
Grocery Store
Hearthstone Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Country Grocer
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Old Harewood School Sports Field
Park
Bruce Avenue Park 2
Park
Bruce Avenue Park
Park
Chesterlea Park
Park
Durham Park
Park
Howard Avenue Park
Park
Rotary Bowl-Serauxman Stadium
Park
Taylor Place Park
Park
Pawson Gyro Park
Park
Harewood Centennial Park (Sherry Fields)
Park
Rosamond Park
Park
Robins Park
Park
Colliery Dam Park
Park
Third Street Park
Park
Chase River Watercourse Park
Park
Nova Park
Park
Sid Clark Gyro Park
Park
Cat Stream Watercourse Park
Park
Railway/Connaught Park
Park
Hawthorne Park
Park
View Street Park
Park
Howard Avenue Park
Park
Janes Park
Park
Jordon/Nova Park
Park
Wessex Lane Park
Park
Shops (0) A-
University Village
Mall
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
164 - Hairdressing / Barbering
Hairdresser
Campus Store
Books
The Teak Tree
Furniture
Island Zebra
Clothing
Divine Glow Tanning Studio
Beauty
Crispin Shoes
Shoes
Charlie's Closet
Clothing
Damsels Fashion Collections
Clothing
Pumpkin Pie Kids Wear
Clothing
Retail Space
Mall
Literacy Central Vancouver Island
Books
Hub City Cycles
Bicycle
Flying Fish
Furniture
NYLA Fresh Thread
Clothing
Artzi Stuff
Gift Shop
Tom Harris Telus & Koodo Store
Electronics
London Drugs
Department Store
Port Place Shopping Centre
Mall
Dollarama
Discount Store
Newfoundland to Nanaimo
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Xpose Salon & Lounge
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. University District (A+)

2. Newcastle (A+)

3. Rosehill (A+)

4. Hospital Area (A+)

5. Parkwood (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in University District.
Public Transit Stops (14)
Stops & Stations A+
4th St at Wheatley (EB)
Bus Stop
4th St at Wheatley (WB)
Bus Stop
4th St at Howard (EB)
Bus Stop
5th St at Calverley (EB)
Bus Stop
5th St at Hillcrest (WB)
Bus Stop
5th St at Hillcrest (EB)
Bus Stop
Fourth at Hillcrest (EB)
Bus Stop
Fourth at Hillcrest (WB)
Bus Stop
Wakesiah at Queen (NB)
Bus Stop
Wakesiah at Queen (SB)
Bus Stop
5th St at Georgia (WB)
Bus Stop
Howard at Foster (SB)
Bus Stop
Howard at Foster (NB)
Bus Stop
5th St at Shepherd (EB)
Bus Stop
Bruce at Albion (SB)
Bus Stop
Bruce at Albion (NB)
Bus Stop
Bruce at 4th St (SB)
Bus Stop
Wakesiah at Foster (NB)
Bus Stop
Bruce at 4th St (NB)
Bus Stop
Wakesiah at Foster (SB)
Bus Stop
Howard at 3rd St (NB)
Bus Stop
3rd St at Hillcrest (EB)
Bus Stop
Howard at 3rd St (SB)
Bus Stop
Bruce AT Dundas (SB)
Bus Stop
VIU Transit Exchange Bay B
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Long Lake Heights (A+)

2. Newcastle (A+)

3. Downtown Nanaimo (A+)

4. Hospital Area (A+)

5. Nanaimo Country Club (A+)

cost of living B+

The cost of living in University District 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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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South End (A)

2. Nob Hill (A)

3. Rosehill (A-)

4. Quarterway (A-)

5. Pleasant Valley (A-)

crime F

University District crime rates are 9,954 per 100k, which is 65% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
8,108 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,846 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Stephenson Point (C)

2. Protection Island (D+)

3. Sherwood Forest (D+)

4. Cilaire (D+)

5. Westwood Lake (D)

employment D-

The median income in University District is $60,570 - which is 30% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$60,570 F
Unemployment Rate
5.9% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Stephenson Point (A+)

2. Cinnabar Valley (A+)

3. Cilaire (A+)

4. Protection Island (A+)

5. Marlborough (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Nanaimo RCMP
Police
Nanaimo Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Nanaimo Fire Station #1
Fire Station
BCAS Station 120
Ambulance Station
Nanaimo Fire Command Centre
Fire Station
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Hospital
Nanaimo Health Unit
Clinic
Emergency
Hospital
Nanaimo Fire Station #7
Fire Station
Rexall Drugstore
Pharmacy
Chase River Dental Centre
Dentist
Island Beltone
Clinic
Brooks Landing Dental Clinic
Dentist
Nanaimo Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Nanaimo Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre
Clinic
East Wellington Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Garner Crescent (A+)

2. Newcastle (A+)

3. Pleasant Valley (A+)

4. Rosewood (A+)

5. Chase River (A-)

housing A

University District 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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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Cinnabar Valley (A+)

2. Cathers Lake (A+)

3. Cilaire (A+)

4. Protection Island (A+)

5. College Heights (A+)

schools B

The University District graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
82% D+
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Georgia Avenue Elementary
Fairview Elementary
Bayview Elementary
Pauline Haarer Elementary
Park Avenue Elementary
Brechin Elementary
Quarterway Elementary
Discover Montessori School
Nanaimo Christian School
Oceane
Cilaire Elementary
Forest Park Elementary
Chase River Elementary
Mountain View Elementary
Coal Tyee Elementary
Cinnabar Valley Elementary
Departure Bay Elementary
Rock City Elementary
High Schools (0) A+
Nanaimo District Secondary
Secondaire de Nanaimo
The High School at VIU
The International High School @ VIU
Continuing Ed SD 68
John Barsby Community School
Vast Centre
Career Technical Centre
Nanaimo Christian School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Hawthrone (A+)

2. Hospital Area (A)

3. Garner Crescent (A-)

4. Buttertubs (A-)

5. Parkwood (B+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Newcastle (A+)

2. South Wellington (A+)

3. Nanaimo Country Club (D-)

4. Chase River (A+)

5. Long Lake Heights (A+)

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University District Area Facts

  • University District has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • University District crime rates are 19% higher than the Nanaimo average
  • Cost of living in University District is 4% lower than the Nanaimo average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Old Harewood School Sports Field
      Bruce Avenue Park 2
      Bruce Avenue Park
      Chesterlea Park
      Durham Park
      Howard Avenue Park
      Rotary Bowl-Serauxman Stadium
      Taylor Place Park

      Entertainment

      330 - VIEW Gallery & Exhibition Centre
      310 - Malaspina Theatre
      Museum of Natural History
      The OV Arts Centre
      Nanaimo Museum
      Nanaimo Art Gallery
      Miner's Cottage
      Artisans' Studio

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Domino's
      University Village Liquor Store
      Panago
      Subway
      Milton Street Public House
      The Oxy Pub
      Harewood Arms Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University District? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in University District.
      Drive to Work
      39%

      equal to the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      B+ Cost of Living

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

      10% less expensive than average

      Nanaimo
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in University District? University District crime rates are 9,954, which are 65% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      9,954 per 100k people

      136% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      136% 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 University District? The median income in University District is $60,570 which is 30% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $60,57027% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      61%5% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is University District a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Emergency
      Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Rexall Drugstore

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are University District home prices? University District 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
      49%

      27% lower than the CDN average

      B University District Schools

      Does University District have good schools? The University District graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      15%

      39% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      51%

      24% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is University District a good place to live? University District has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
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      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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