Livability Score

74
/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 (0) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
OAC Café
Coffee Shop
Figaro Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
3 Sisters
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Café 501
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Oasis
Coffee Shop
Dubai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Michel's Bakery Café
Coffee Shop
The Scone Witch Express
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Prestotea
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Holy Voice
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Canadian Museum of Science and Technology
Museum
Walkley Bowling Centre
Bowling Alley
Cine Starz
Cinema
Gee-Gees Field
Stadium
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
Cinema
Ottawa Family Cinema
Cinema
Billings Estate Museum
Museum
McArthur Bowling
Bowling Alley
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP
Cinema
TD Place Stadium
Stadium
Mayfair Theatre
Cinema
Théâtre Action
Theatre Arts
Laurier House
Attraction
Canadian Museum of Nature
Museum
Vanier Museopark
Museum
Gallery 101
Art Gallery
Ottawa Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ottawa Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Bytowne Cinema
Cinema
The Sugar Shack
Attraction
Arts Court
Theatre Arts
MNP Park
Stadium
Babylon Night Club
Nightclub
Ritual
Nightclub
Mavericks
Nightclub
Food and Drink (0) A+
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Alissar
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Lindt
Sweets
1 for1 Pizza
Fast Food
North of 7 Distillery
Alcohol
Dooly's
Bar
Ralph's Sports Bar
Bar
Liam Maguires
Bar
The Beer Store
Alcohol
LCBO
Alcohol
Capital Shawarma
Fast Food
Urban Indian Cafe
Fast Food
Fried Chicken Club
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Marcello's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
The Nuden
Bar
Laziza Pizza
Fast Food
O'Brien's Roadhouse
Bar
Super Duper Pizza
Fast Food
New Town Chinese Cuisine
Fast Food
Roberto's Corner
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Fitness (0) A+
Dempsey Community Centre
Community Centre
New Body Dimensions Gym
Gym
Russell Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Ottawa Circus School
Gym
Neuron Upgrade Training Station
Gym
Phoenix Taekwondo
Gym
Academy of Martial Arts Tankyushin
Gym
Black Widow
Gym
Crossfit Actus
Gym
Bad Axe Throwing
Gym
Aikido
Gym
Ottawa Athletic Club
Gym
Canterbury Community Centre
Community Centre
Movati
Gym
Empower Fitness
Gym
Starr Gymnastics Centre
Gym
The Gym
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
The Friendly Corner
Community Centre
Capital Strength Training Systems
Gym
Pat Clark Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
TRYumph Gymnastics Academy
Gym
Smash's Strength Lab
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Bagel -Bagel
Bakery
Mid-East Foods
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Macartney Farms Cash&Carry
Grocery Store
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Adam's Sausages & Meat Products Inc
Butcher
3 Sisters Bakeshop
Bakery
Metro
Grocery Store
Africa World Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Mandy's Cafe
Bakery
Best Beef Store
Butcher
Nutrition House
Health Food
Carlo’s Bake Shop Express
Bakery
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Marché Adonis
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Grocer Direct Inc.
Butcher
Geeland International Grocery
Grocery Store
Al Madina Meat and Food Market
Butcher
Prince Ali Bakery
Bakery
Dumouchel Meat & Deli
Butcher
Parks (0) A+
Alda Burt Park
Park
Hutton Park
Park
Science Museum Park
Park
Weston Park
Park
Splash Pad - Sheffield Glen Park
Playground
Sheffield Glen Park
Park
Balena Park
Park
Canterbury Park
Park
Hawthorne Park
Park
Lynda Lane Park
Park
Splash Pad - Canterbury Park
Playground
Faircrest Heights Park
Park
Marchand Park
Park
Billings Park
Park
Playfair Park
Park
Confederation Park
Park
Coronation Park
Park
Mather Award Ditch
Park
Robert Andrew Russell Park
Park
Cecil Morrison Park
Park
Rideau Veterans Home Memorial Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Ottawa Business Park
Park
Splash Pad - Cyrville Park
Playground
Meadowbrook Park (Gloucester)
Park
Shops (0) A+
Ottawa Textiles
Fabric
Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse
Furniture
Ottawa Furniture Outlet
Furniture
Mister Safety Shoes
Shoes
iTAN
Beauty
Kelly's Boutique
Clothing
Freda's
Hairdresser
Afro-Caribbean Groceries
Convenience Store
Golden Hair Beauty Supply
Beauty
Bienvenidos Latin Market
Convenience Store
Kiddy Town Warehouse
Clothing
Audrey's Costume Castle
Clothing
The Scottish and Irish Store
Gift Shop
CosmoProf
Beauty
Rainbow Minerals
Fashion
Milwaukee Tools
Home Improvement
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Shafie Food Centre
Convenience Store
Excellence Touch
Beauty
Easyhome
Furniture
Fido
Electronics
Pet Valu
Pets
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
The Stop
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Fairhaven (A+)

2. Ambleside (A+)

3. Beaconwood Village (A+)

4. Chateau Neuf (A+)

5. Gables at Beacon Hill (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 21.7% take public transportation in Russell Heights.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Russell / Cuba
Bus Stop
Russell / Cuba
Bus Stop
St Laurent / Bourassa
Bus Stop
Russell / AD. 1909
Bus Stop
Russell / AD. 1909
Bus Stop
St Laurent / Bourassa
Bus Stop
Smyth / Cuba
Bus Stop
Smyth / Russell
Bus Stop
Smyth / Cuba
Bus Stop
Smyth / Othello
Bus Stop
St Laurent / Lancaster
Bus Stop
Russell / Haig
Bus Stop
St Laurent / Industrial
Bus Stop
Russell / Haig
Bus Stop
Smyth / Saunderson
Bus Stop
Smyth / Saunderson
Bus Stop
Industrial / St Laurent
Bus Stop
Industrial / St Laurent
Bus Stop
Innes / St Laurent
Bus Stop
Russell / Perley Hospital
Bus Stop
Russell / Perley Hospital
Bus Stop
St Laurent / Innes
Bus Stop
Elmvale Mall Stop
Bus Stop
Elmvale Mall Stop
Bus Stop
Smyth / Haig
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.7% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Wyldewood (A+)

2. Rdieau (A+)

3. Braemer Park (A+)

4. Honey Gables (A+)

5. Central Experimental Farm (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Russell Heights is 85/100 - which is 24% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Lassiter Terrace (A+)

2. Canadian National Resource Council (A+)

3. Beacon Heights (A+)

4. Linden Walk (A+)

5. Heron Gate (A+)

crime C-

Russell Heights crime rates are 4,092 per 100k, which is 33% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
3,042 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
1,051 crimes per 100k C-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Cedarhill Estates (A+)

2. Champlain Park (A+)

3. Crystal Bay (A+)

4. Deer Run (A+)

5. Emerald March Estates (A+)

employment F

The median income in Russell Heights is $32,785 - which is 62% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$32,785 F
Unemployment Rate
6.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Standherd Meadows (A+)

2. Central Park (A+)

3. Lindenlea (A+)

4. Chaperal (A+)

5. Braemer Park (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Smyth Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Innes Dental Centre
Dentist
Ottawa Fire Station 36
Fire Station
Metro Dental
Dentist
Ottawa Gastrointestinal Institute
Doctor
Rexall
Pharmacy
Care Medics
Doctor
Optimal Health
Doctor
Elmvale Dental Clinic
Dentist
The Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Centre
Hospital
Lancaster Medical Centre
Doctor
VitalAire
Clinic
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Ottawa Performance Care
Doctor
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
Clinic
Ottawa Art Therapy
Clinic
The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus
Hospital
Medical Pharmacies
Pharmacy
Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ottawa Rehabilitation Centre
Clinic
National Orthotics Lab
Clinic
Train Yards Dental Centre
Dentist
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Hospital
Ottawa Birth and Wellness Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Chapel Hill Central (A+)

2. Chapel Hill South (A+)

3. Crystal Beach (A+)

4. Emerald Meadows (A+)

5. Lakeview (A+)

housing D+

Russell Heights 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 F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Crestview (A+)

2. Windsor Park Village (A+)

3. Playfair Park (A+)

4. Redwood (A+)

5. Uplands (A+)

schools B-

The Russell Heights graduation rate is 63% - which is 25% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
63% F
Elementary Schools (0) A+
École élémentaire publique Marie-Curie
Vincent Massey Public School
Arch Street Public School
St Luke (Ottawa) Elementary School
Steps to Success - M F McHugh Edn Ctr
Hawthorne Public School
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Geneviève
Pleasant Park Public School
Milieu de l'enfant
CHEO - M.F. McHugh Education Centre
CHEO School
Riverview Alternative School
St. Gemma Elementary School
William E Hay Centre - M F McHugh Edn Ct
École Langues internationales Soir
École d'été Le Carrefour
École Élémentaire Virtuelle
Featherston Drive Public School
École élémentaire catholique Des Pins
Queen Mary Street Public School
St. John Paul II Elementary School
St Michael Elementary School
Prince of Peace Elementary School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School
St Thomas More Elementary School
High Schools (0) C-
Hillcrest High School
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité
Canterbury High School
Milieu de l'enfant
CHEO - M.F. McHugh Education Centre
Centre William E Hay
William E Hay Centre - M F McHugh Edn Ct
École Secondaire Virtuelle
École publique Rattrapage
École secondaire des adultes Le Carrefour
École secondaire des adultes Le Carrefour Soir
École secondaire publique L'Alternative
Ottawa Technical Secondary School
Youville Unit - M F McHugh Edn Ctr (Ott)
École secondaire catholique de l’innovation
St Patrick's High School
École catholique Édu. permanente et alternative - Soir
Éducation permanente/non crédité
École Langue internationale Soir
École Éducation permanente - App. électronique Soir
École Éducation permanente - Langues secondes Soir
Ridgemont High School
CHEO Back on Track
Immaculata High School
École secondaire catholique Collège catholique Samuel-Genest
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Meadowlands (A+)

2. Hintonburg (A+)

3. Rockcliffe Park (A+)

4. Graham Park (A+)

5. Old Ottawa South (A+)

ratings D-

Russell Heights has an overall rating of 52% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes D-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Manotick (A+)

2. Glen Cairn (A+)

3. The Glebe (A+)

4. Castle Heights (A+)

5. Copeland Park (A+)

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Russell Heights, Ottawa, ON Area Guide

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Russell Heights Area Facts

  • Russell Heights has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Russell Heights crime rates are 52% higher than the Ottawa average
  • Cost of living in Russell Heights is 8% lower than the Ottawa average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Alda Burt Park
      Hutton Park
      Science Museum Park
      Weston Park
      Splash Pad - Sheffield Glen Park
      Sheffield Glen Park
      Balena Park
      Canterbury Park

      Entertainment

      Canadian Museum of Science and Technology
      Walkley Bowling Centre
      Cine Starz
      Gee-Gees Field
      Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
      Ottawa Family Cinema
      Billings Estate Museum
      McArthur Bowling

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Subway
      Alissar
      McDonald's
      Lindt
      1 for1 Pizza
      North of 7 Distillery
      Dooly's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Russell Heights? Of all people who commute, 21.7% take public transportation in Russell Heights.
      Drive to Work
      10%

      28% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Russell Heights? The cost of living in Russell Heights is 85/100 - which is 24% lower than Ontario.
      Russell Heights
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Ottawa
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Russell Heights? Russell Heights crime rates are 4,092, which are 33% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      4,092 per 100k people

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      3% 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 Russell Heights? The median income in Russell Heights is $32,785 which is 62% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $32,78560% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      42%34% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
      Saint-Vincent Hospital
      The Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Centre
      Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
      Hôpital Montfort
      The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus
      The Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus
      Queensway Carleton Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Loblaws Pharmacy
      Pharmasave
      PharmaChoice
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Hudson's Bay Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Équipe de santé familiale communautaire
      Queensway Medical centre
      Appletree
      Appletree Medical Centre
      Carrefour Vanier Vein Clinic
      McCooey Chiropractic
      Wellington Medical Clinic
      Towngate Medical Centre

      D+ Housing

      What are Russell Heights home prices? Russell Heights 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
      3%

      96% lower than the CDN average

      B- Russell Heights Schools

      Does Russell Heights have good schools? The Russell Heights graduation rate is 63% - which is 25% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      14%

      46% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Russell Heights a good place to live? Russell Heights has an overall rating of 52% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      52%

      1 total surveys

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