Livability Score

66
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Trap Door Escape - Entertainment
Theatre Arts
Glasgow Square Theatre
Theatre Arts
Carmichael-Stewart House Museum
Museum
Heather Lanes Bowling Centre
Bowling Alley
Cineplex Cinemas New Glasgow
Cinema
Museum of Industry
Museum
Museum of Industry
Museum
Museum of Industry
Museum
Empire Drive-In
Cinema
Food and Drink (15) D-
Shenanigans
Bar
Glasgow Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
NS Liquor Store
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Thistle Bar and Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Tim Horton's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Alice's Pizza
Fast Food
Corina's Ice Cream
Sweets
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
NSLC
Alcohol
Royal Canadian Legion
Bar
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Acropole Pub & Grill - Westville
Bar
NSLC
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) C-
Healthy Selection Natural Health Products
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Atlantic Superstore
Grocery Store
Walmart
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Foodland
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Laurie Peace Park
Park
Carmichael Park
Park
West Side Community Centre
Park
Munroe Avenue PArk
Park
Africentric Heritage Park
Park
Their Light Shall Always Shine Memorial Park
Park
Foster Avenue Horseshoe Beds and Playground
Park
Stellarton Town Square
Park
Albion Park
Park
Trenton Park
Park
Henderson Park
Park
Old Chelsea School Park
Park
Acadia Park
Park
Shops (18) A+
Soley Shoes
Shoes
Vogue Optical
Optician
Inglis Jewelers
Fashion
Beau Ideal Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Barber Shop
Hairdresser
C & A Hair Studio
Hairdresser
McKean's Flowers
Florist
Salon 254 Family Hair Care and Aesthetics
Hairdresser
Pet Valu
Pets
Easyhome
Furniture
Chediac Home Furnishings
Furniture
Doreen's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Giant Tiger
Department Store
First Choice
Hairdresser
Highland Square Mall
Mall
Dollarama
Discount Store
Winners
Clothing
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Bell Aliant
Electronics
Irving
Convenience Store
Sobeys Fast Fuel
Convenience Store
Kent Building Supplies
Home Improvement
Home Hardware Building Centre
Home Improvement
Pictou County Cycle & Repair Service
Bicycle
Thrive Hair Studio
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in New Glasgow.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in New Glasgow is 83/100 - which is 10% lower than Nova Scotia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

New Glasgow crime rates are 8,248 per 100k, which is 95% higher than Nova Scotia
Property Crime
5,868 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,380 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in New Glasgow is $64,353 - which is 10% lower than Nova Scotia.
Med. Household Income
$64,353 F
Unemployment Rate
5.7% D+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Optometrists
Doctor
Dr Amy Punke
Doctor
Dr. Sandra Ross Chiropractor
Doctor
Aberdeen Hospital
Hospital
RCMP
Police
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Police
Medical Hall Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Stellarton Volunteer Fire Dept.
Fire Station
Poulain's Pharmacy, Foord Street Clinic
Pharmacy
Westville Fire Dept
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

New Glasgow home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A B-
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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schools F

The New Glasgow graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to Nova Scotia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82% D+
Elementary Schools (2) F
New Glasgow Academy
A. G. Baillie Memorial School
Trenton Middle School
G. R. Saunders Elementary School
Trenton Elementary School
Dr. W. A. MacLeod Consolidated
Walter Duggan Consolidated School
High Schools (1) F
North Nova Education Centre
CCRCE Alternate High School
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ratings A

New Glasgow has an overall rating of 81% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A
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New Glasgow Area Facts

  • New Glasgow has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • New Glasgow crime rates are 95% higher than the Nova Scotia average
  • Cost of living in New Glasgow is 10% lower than the Nova Scotia average

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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Glasgow? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Laurie Peace Park
      Carmichael Park
      West Side Community Centre
      Munroe Avenue PArk
      Africentric Heritage Park
      Their Light Shall Always Shine Memorial Park
      Foster Avenue Horseshoe Beds and Playground
      Stellarton Town Square

      Entertainment

      Trap Door Escape - Entertainment
      Glasgow Square Theatre
      Carmichael-Stewart House Museum
      Heather Lanes Bowling Centre
      Cineplex Cinemas New Glasgow
      Museum of Industry
      Museum of Industry
      Museum of Industry

      Food & Drink

      Shenanigans
      Glasgow Pub
      Subway
      NS Liquor Store
      Dairy Queen
      Dairy Queen
      NSLC
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in New Glasgow? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in New Glasgow.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      equal to the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New Glasgow? The cost of living in New Glasgow is 83/100 - which is 10% lower than Nova Scotia.
      New Glasgow
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Nova Scotia
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in New Glasgow? New Glasgow crime rates are 8,248, which are 95% higher than Nova Scotia
      Total Crime
      8,248 per 100k people

      95% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      95% 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 New Glasgow? The median income in New Glasgow is $64,353 which is 10% lower than Nova Scotia.
      Median household income
      $64,35322% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      58%9% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Aberdeen Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Dr Amy Punke
      Dr. Sandra Ross Chiropractor
      Optometrists

      A+ Housing

      What are New Glasgow home prices? New Glasgow home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Nova Scotia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $77464% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      F New Glasgow Schools

      Does New Glasgow have good schools? The New Glasgow graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to Nova Scotia
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      21%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A User Ratings

      Is New Glasgow a good place to live? New Glasgow has an overall rating of 81% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      3 total surveys

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