Livability Score

56
/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 (9) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Third Wave Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Fishbowl Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Teafarm
Attraction
BC Forest Discovery Centre
Museum
Crofton Old School Museum
Museum
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (15) F
Red Rooster Ice Cream and Candy
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Triple O's
Fast Food
Commons Liquor & More
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Crofton Community Centre
Community Centre
Cowichan Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (7) F
Walmart
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
49th Parallel
Grocery Store
49th Parallel Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (94) F
Cowichan Exhibition Grounds
Park
Mum's Park
Park
Crofton Recreation Park
Park
Crofton Community Centre
Park
Northview Park
Park
Chemainus River Park
Park
Queen Street Park
Park
Gerry Hurst Skate Park
Park
Crofton Museum Park
Park
Crofton Boat Ramp
Park
Crofton Seawalk
Park
Averill Creek Park
Park
Crofton Beach Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Herons Wood
Park
Kingston Park
Park
Quailview Connector Park
Park
Trumpeter Pointe Park
Park
Osborne Bay Regional Park
Park
Larkspur Drive Park
Park
Evans Park
Park
Moorfield Park
Park
Timbercrest Park
Park
Ryall Park
Park
Somenos Marsh Open Air Classroom
Park
Shops (12) F
Best Buy
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dollarama
Discount Store
The Beehive Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Bell (Cowichan Connections)
Electronics
Canadian Tire
Home Improvement
Pet Valu
Pets
Marks Workwear
Clothing
Split Ends Hair & Esthetics
Hairdresser
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Telus
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in North Cowichan.
Public Transit Stops (238)
Stops & Stations F
Herd Rd at Richards Trail (WB)
Bus Stop
Herd at Richards (EB)
Bus Stop
Herd Rd at 1840 Block (EB)
Bus Stop
Lakes at Buckingham (SB)
Bus Stop
Lakes at Buckingham (NB)
Bus Stop
Herd Rd at Pioneer Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
Osborne Bay at Escarpment (SB)
Bus Stop
Osborne Bay at Escarpment (NB)
Bus Stop
Osborne Bay at Maple Mtn (SB)
Bus Stop
Osborne Bay Rd at Maple Mtn Park Rd (NB)
Bus Stop
Lakes at Calais (NB)
Bus Stop
Lakes at Calais (SB)
Bus Stop
Mt Sicker at TransCanada Hwy (EB)
Bus Stop
Mt. Sticker Rd at TransCanada Hwy (WB)
Bus Stop
Westholme at Halait Rd (EB)
Bus Stop
Westholme at Halait (SB)
Bus Stop
Herd at Flett (WB)
Bus Stop
Herd at Flett (EB)
Bus Stop
Lakes at Wildwood (NB)
Bus Stop
Lakes at Wildwood (SB)
Bus Stop
Osborne Bay Rd at Tatlo Rd (SB)
Bus Stop
York at Adelaide (SB)
Bus Stop
Adelaide at York (EB)
Bus Stop
Osborne Bay Rd at Tatlo (NB)
Bus Stop
York at Emily (SB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in North Cowichan is 95/100 - which is 23% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

North Cowichan crime rates are 7,549 per 100k, which is 25% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
6,149 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,400 crimes per 100k F
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employment C+

The median income in North Cowichan is $77,736 - which is 10% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$77,736 D
Unemployment Rate
3.0% A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
North Cowichan Fire Department - Crofton Hall
Fire Station
North Cowichan / Duncan RCMP
Police
North Cowichan Fire Department - Maple Bay Hall
Fire Station
Station 152
Ambulance Station
Cowichan District Hospital
Hospital
North Cowichan Fire Department - South End Hall
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

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

The North Cowichan graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (3) F
des Cascades
Crofton Elementary Community School
Alex Aitken
Drinkwater Elementary
Ecole Mount Prevost Elementary
Alexander Elementary
Maple Bay Elementary
Cowichan Valley Distributed Learning
High Schools (1) F
Quamichan School
Adult Learning Centre
Cowichan Open School
Cowichan Valley Distributed Learning
Cowichan Valley Open Learning Co-op
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ratings D-

North Cowichan has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes D-
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North Cowichan, BC Area Guide

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North Cowichan Area Facts

  • North Cowichan has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • North Cowichan crime rates are 25% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in North Cowichan is 23% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Cowichan Exhibition Grounds
      Mum's Park
      Crofton Recreation Park
      Crofton Community Centre
      Northview Park
      Chemainus River Park
      Queen Street Park
      Gerry Hurst Skate Park

      Entertainment

      Teafarm
      BC Forest Discovery Centre
      Crofton Old School Museum
      Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

      Food & Drink

      Red Rooster Ice Cream and Candy
      Subway
      Triple O's
      Commons Liquor & More
      McDonald's
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Cowichan? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in North Cowichan.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Cowichan? The cost of living in North Cowichan is 95/100 - which is 23% lower than British Columbia.
      North Cowichan
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Cowichan? North Cowichan crime rates are 7,549, which are 25% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      7,549 per 100k people

      79% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      79% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Cowichan? The median income in North Cowichan is $77,736 which is 10% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $77,7366% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      54%16% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      53% lower than the CDN average

      C- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Chemainus Health Care Centre
      Cowichan District Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are North Cowichan home prices? North 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%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      C+ North Cowichan Schools

      Does North Cowichan have good schools? The North Cowichan graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      18%

      30% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      63%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      D- User Ratings

      Is North Cowichan a good place to live? North Cowichan has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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