Livability Score

77
/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
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Brew Wizards Board Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Isabella's
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Kiosk
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Aroma Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Canadian Automotive Museum
Museum
Regent Theatre
Cinema
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Art Gallery
Parkwood Estate
Museum
Oshawa Community Museum
Museum
Ontario Regiment Museum
Museum
Oshawa Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Reptilia
Zoo
Landmark Cinemas
Cinema
Cineplex Odeon Oshawa Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (12) A+
All or nothing brewhouse
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Prospects Bar & Grill
Bar
Excuses
Bar
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Jimmy Guaco's
Fast Food
Smoke's Poutinerie
Fast Food
Pizzamunno
Fast Food
The Real McCoy
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cones & Characters
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
The Hub
Bar
The Stag's Head
Bar
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Hulk Hoagies CheeseSteaks
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dairy Way Convenience
Sweets
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
UOIT-Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre
Community Centre
Oshawa Portuguese Club
Community Centre
Durham Outlook for the Needy
Community Centre
Durham Family YMCA
Community Centre
The Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Oshawa Centre Community Room
Community Centre
South Oshawa Community Centre
Community Centre
Platinum Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Northview Community Centre
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Oshawa District Shrine Club
Community Centre
Courtice Community Complex
Community Centre
Groceries (0) C-
Cupcake Goodness
Bakery
No Frills
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Lucky Supermarket
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Eat My Shortbread
Bakery
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Pie Squared
Bakery
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Walmart Deli
Butcher
Walmart Produce
Grocery Store
Walmart Meat
Butcher
Walmart Bakery
Bakery
Fresh Food Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
No Frills
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Parks (28) A+
Sunnyside Park
Park
Cowan Park
Park
Huron Park
Park
Tylor Park
Park
Bathe Park
Park
Howard Park
Park
Eastview Park
Park
Elena Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Central Valley Park
Park
Bloor Park Village Playground
Playground
Storie Park
Park
Brick by Brick Park
Park
Bloor Street Parkette
Park
Rundle Park
Park
Erie Park
Park
Farewell Park
Park
Knights of Columbus Fields
Park
Cordova Valley Park
Park
Radio Park
Park
Parkwood Estate
Park
Eastbourne Park
Park
Harmony Village Park
Park
Warne Park
Park
Shops (7) A+
JS Mart
Convenience Store
Four Guys Convenience
Convenience Store
Smith's Variety
Convenience Store
Kwik Stop Convenience & Variety
Convenience Store
Oshawa Discount Centre
Convenience Store
Hakim Optical
Optician
Mac's
Convenience Store
Santa Fe Salon
Beauty
Bath Fitter
Home Improvement
Smoke Time Corner Store
Convenience Store
The Gift House
Gift Shop
Luna
Clothing
The Bargain! Shop
Discount Store
Bruno's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Bruno's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Koodo
Electronics
Oshawa ReStore - Habitat for Humanity Durham
Home Improvement
King's Flooring
Home Improvement
Skyfox Games
Toys
Skyfox Games
Toys
Midtown Mall
Mall
Wilson Furniture
Furniture
USave Variety
Convenience Store
Duraa
Convenience Store
Johnny Cuts
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Centennial (A+)

2. Samac (A)

3. Taunton (B+)

4. McLaughlin (B+)

5. Pinecrest (C+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Central Oshawa.
Public Transit Stops (38)
Stops & Stations A+
Simcoe Northbound @ Elm
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Royal
Bus Stop
Simcoe St @ Royal
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Hemlock
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Albany
Bus Stop
Simcoe Southbound @ Mill
Bus Stop
Simcoe St @ John
Bus Stop
Centre St @ Gibb
Bus Stop
First Westbound @ Simcoe
Bus Stop
First Eastbound @ Simcoe
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ McGrigor
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Bruce
Bus Stop
Simcoe St @ First Ave
Bus Stop
Simcoe Southbound @ First
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ John
Bus Stop
Bond St @ Ritson
Bus Stop
Centre Southbound @ Metcalfe
Bus Stop
King Eastbound @ Simcoe St
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ King
Bus Stop
King Eastbound @ Centre
Bus Stop
Bond Westbound @ Simcoe St
Bus Stop
Simcoe St Northbound @ Bloor
Bus Stop
Simcoe St @ Bloor
Bus Stop
Simcoe Northbound @ Bond
Bus Stop
Bond St @ Patricia
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.5% C+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. McLaughlin (A+)

2. Taunton (A+)

3. Eastdale (A+)

4. Lakeview (A+)

5. Raglan (A+)

cost of living A

The cost of living in Central Oshawa is 88/100 - which is 21% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Stevenson (A+)

2. Beaton (A+)

3. Central Oshawa (A)

4. Lakeview (A)

5. Vanier (A-)

crime B

Central Oshawa crime rates are 3,047 per 100k, which is 1% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
2,264 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
782 crimes per 100k B-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Kedron (A+)

2. Raglan (A+)

3. Taunton (A+)

4. Windfields (A+)

5. Northglen (A+)

employment F

The median income in Central Oshawa is $49,224 - which is 44% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$49,224 F
Unemployment Rate
7.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Northglen (A+)

2. Windfields (A+)

3. Pinecrest (A+)

4. Eastdale (A-)

5. Samac (B+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Glazier Medical Centre
Clinic
Pinewood Centre
Clinic
King-Ritson Dental Clinic
Dentist
Oshawa Clinic
Clinic
Lovell Drugs
Pharmacy
Central East Division
Police
Oshawa Dental Clinic
Dentist
Dental House Dr. Danis & Dr. Kindree
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Oshawa Health Centre
Clinic
Oshawa Fire Services Headquarters
Fire Station
Oshawa Station #4
Fire Station
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Hospital
Oshawa Station #2
Fire Station
Oshawa Centre Dental Office
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dr. Gold's Source Dental
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres
Clinic
Stevenson Dental Care
Dentist
Carea Community Health Centre
Clinic
New Direction Clinic
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Northglen (A+)

2. Pinecrest (A+)

3. Windfields (A+)

4. Eastdale (A-)

5. Northwood (A-)

housing A+

Central Oshawa 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 A-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Samac (A+)

2. Donevan (A+)

3. Farewell (A+)

4. McLaughlin (A+)

5. Vanier (A+)

schools B+

The Central Oshawa graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (16) A+
St Hedwig Catholic School
Grove Secondary School Secondary School (Elementary)
Glenholme Public School
Glenholme/Grove School
Glenholme/Grove Secondary School (Elementary)
Grove Secondary School
Glenholme Public School
Glenholme Public School
Grove Secondary School
St Peter's & St Paul's Separate School
Enterphase Child & Family Services
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School
David Bouchard Public School
Adult & Continuing Education Centre
DCE- Literacy & Numeracy
DCE-International Languages
Village Union Public School
Mary Street Community School
Grove Secondary School
Clara Hughes Public School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Coronation Public School
ÉÉC Corpus-Christi
Grove Secondary School
High Schools (8) A+
Grove Secondary School Secondary School (Elementary)
Durham Alternative Secondary School
Glenholme/Grove School
Glenholme/Grove Secondary School (Elementary)
Grove School
Enterphase Child & Family Services
DCE - Under 21 Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
Durham Continuing Education
Durham Continuing Education Summer School
Grove Secondary School
Grove Secondary School
Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School
O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Arch Anthony Meagher Day - PSW Catholic District School Board Night School
Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic District School Board Night School
Durham Catholic District School Board Summer School
G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Grove Secondary School
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School
Durham Catholic Virtual Secondary School
Grove Secondary School Secondary School (Elementary)
Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Maxwell Heights Secondary School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown Oshawa (A+)

2. Taunton (A+)

3. Windfields (A+)

4. McLaughlin (A+)

5. O'Neill (A)

ratings F

Central Oshawa has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Samac (A+)

2. Eastdale (A+)

3. McLaughlin (A+)

4. Lakeview (A+)

5. Northglen (A+)

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Central Oshawa, Oshawa, ON Area Guide

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Central Oshawa Area Facts

  • Central Oshawa has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Central Oshawa crime rates are 35% higher than the Oshawa average
  • Cost of living in Central Oshawa is 5% lower than the Oshawa average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sunnyside Park
      Cowan Park
      Huron Park
      Tylor Park
      Bathe Park
      Howard Park
      Eastview Park
      Elena Park

      Entertainment

      Canadian Automotive Museum
      Regent Theatre
      The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
      Parkwood Estate
      Oshawa Community Museum
      Ontario Regiment Museum
      Oshawa Little Theatre
      Reptilia

      Food & Drink

      All or nothing brewhouse
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Prospects Bar & Grill
      Excuses
      Pizza Pizza
      Pizza Pizza
      Quiznos

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Oshawa? Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Central Oshawa.
      Drive to Work
      32%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central Oshawa? The cost of living in Central Oshawa is 88/100 - which is 21% lower than Ontario.
      Central Oshawa
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Oshawa
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central Oshawa? Central Oshawa crime rates are 3,047, which are 1% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,047 per 100k people

      28% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      28% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Central Oshawa? The median income in Central Oshawa is $49,224 which is 44% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $49,22440% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      55%14% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Lakeridge Health Oshawa

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      I.D.A.
      Guardian
      The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
      I.D.A.
      Lovell Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      New Direction Clinic
      Ritson North Medical Centre
      Dr. CT Rosen

      A+ Housing

      What are Central Oshawa home prices? Central Oshawa 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
      48%

      28% lower than the CDN average

      B+ Central Oshawa Schools

      Does Central Oshawa have good schools? The Central Oshawa graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      8%

      66% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      61%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      F User Ratings

      Is Central Oshawa a good place to live? Central Oshawa has an overall rating of 25% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      25%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      25%

      1 total surveys

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