Livability Score

79
/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 (21) A+
Cadena Spanish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Figaro
Coffee Shop
Working Title
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Happy Goat
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Café Alt
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Okay-Dokay Tea House
Coffee Shop
Happy Goat
Coffee Shop
The Loft Board Game Lounge
Coffee Shop
Presotea
Coffee Shop
Nordstrom Ebar
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Ève Café
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Bridgehead
Coffee Shop
Real Fruit Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Tea Party
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Laurier House
Attraction
Ottawa Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bytowne Cinema
Cinema
Ottawa Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Arts Court
Theatre Arts
Mavericks
Nightclub
Ritual
Nightclub
La Nouvelle Scène
Theatre Arts
The Bourbon Room
Nightclub
Flybar
Nightclub
Fuego
Nightclub
The Whiskey Bar
Nightclub
Green Room
Nightclub
Azrieli Studio
Theatre Arts
Byward Market Building
Attraction
Babs Asper Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mercury Lounge
Nightclub
Byward Market
Attraction
National Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Fourth Stage
Theatre Arts
The Show
Nightclub
Nuvo Lounge
Nightclub
The West on George
Nightclub
Southam Hall
Theatre Arts
Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (74) A+
3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine
Fast Food
Father and Sons
Bar
La maison Acadienne
Bar
University Bar & Grill
Bar
Sushiman
Fast Food
South Street Burgers
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Insta Bolz
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Oka's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger Lovers
Fast Food
Pizza Lovers
Fast Food
Street Food
Fast Food
Le Bac Tacos
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Ole Bole
Fast Food
Royal Oak
Bar
The Draft Pub
Bar
Purely Dates
Sweets
Jerkies Chicken
Fast Food
Nacho Cartel
Fast Food
Le Bac a Frites
Fast Food
Street Side Concessions
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
Sandy Hill Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Minto Sports Complex
Gym
Lowertown Good Neighbours Community House
Community Centre
Studio Elite
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Boss Fitness Studio
Gym
Fitness Fusion Studio
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Ottawa Lowertown Community Centre and Pool
Community Centre
Elgin Fitness
Gym
Institut Canadien Français d'Ottawa
Community Centre
Barres & Wheels
Gym
Elevate Yoga
Gym
Free Form Fitness
Gym
Old Town Hall Community Centre
Community Centre
Uprise Fit
Gym
Jack Purcell Community Centre
Community Centre
LBR Training
Gym
Routhier Community Centre
Community Centre
Upward Dog Yoga Centre
Gym
Upward Dog Yoga
Gym
AP Fitness
Gym
Free Form Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Première moisson
Bakery
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Carlo’s Bake Shop Express
Bakery
Market Organics
Grocery Store
Portuguese Bakery
Bakery
Nutrition House
Health Food
Beaver Tails
Bakery
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Saslove's Meat Market
Butcher
Lapointe Fish
Seafood
Le Moulin de Provence
Bakery
Brown Loaf Bakery
Bakery
Byward Fruit Market
Grocery Store
The House of Cheese
Cheese
Aux Délices
Bakery
First Bite
Bakery
The French Baker
Bakery
The Cupcake Lounge
Bakery
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
NU Grocery
Grocery Store
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
Golden Baquette Bakery
Bakery
Herb & Spice
Grocery Store
Parks (28) A+
Annie Pootoogook Park
Park
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
Park
Splash Pad - Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
Playground
St. Germain Park
Park
Strathcona Park
Park
Sandy Hill Arena
Park
Golden Triangle Park
Park
Riverain Park
Park
River Road Park
Park
Dutchie's Hole Park
Park
Riverside Memorial Park
Park
Splash Pad - Riverain Park
Playground
Robinson Field
Park
Besserer Park
Park
MacDonald Gardens Park
Park
Jules Morin Park
Park
Confederation Park
Park
North River Road Parkette
Park
Minto Park
Park
St. Luke's Park
Park
Springhurst Park
Park
Montgomery Memorial Park
Park
Splash Pad - Montgomery Memorial Park
Playground
Springhurst Park
Park
Ballantyne Park
Park
Shops (165) A+
Quickie
Convenience Store
ProSizo
Hairdresser
Benjamin Books
Books
Snobby's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Joseph's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Food Frenz
Convenience Store
Mane Land
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Mario Cuts
Hairdresser
Barely Bruised Books
Books
The Hill Pet Supply
Pets
Sprint Snacks
Convenience Store
Barwaaqo Food Centre
Convenience Store
Brooklyn Hair
Hairdresser
Quickie
Convenience Store
Remac
Convenience Store
The Cutting Shack
Hairdresser
Mergi Shop
Convenience Store
Hair Resort
Hairdresser
Omniya
Beauty
Mergi Shop
Beauty
Joe's Sport Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Body & Soul MAGS
Books
Shannel Hair Design
Hairdresser
Gregory's Leather
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, 17.5% take public transportation in Sandy Hill.
Public Transit Stops (63)
Stops & Stations A+
Somerset E / Sweetland
Bus Stop
Somerset E / Sweetland
Bus Stop
Somerset E / Chapel
Bus Stop
Somerset E / Chapel
Bus Stop
Somerset E / King Edward
Bus Stop
Laurier / Sweetland
Bus Stop
King Edward / Osgoode
Bus Stop
Somerset E / King Edward
Bus Stop
Laurier / Sweetland
Bus Stop
King Edward/Osgoode
Bus Stop
Chapel / Templeton
Bus Stop
Laurier / Chapel
Bus Stop
Laurier / Chapel
Bus Stop
Somerset E / Goulbourn
Bus Stop
King Edward / Laurier
Bus Stop
Laurier / Goulbourn
Bus Stop
King Edward / Laurier
Bus Stop
Laurier E / King Edward
Bus Stop
Laurier / Goulburn
Bus Stop
King Edward / Templeton
Bus Stop
Wilbrod / Nelson
Bus Stop
King Edward / Templeton
Bus Stop
Chapel / Mann
Bus Stop
Laurier / Cumberland
Bus Stop
Laurier E / Range
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
17.5% 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 C-

The cost of living in Sandy Hill is 96/100 - which is 13% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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 B-

Sandy Hill crime rates are 3,163 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,351 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
812 crimes per 100k B-
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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 D

The median income in Sandy Hill is $57,406 - which is 34% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$57,406 F
Unemployment Rate
7.7% 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 (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
University of Ottawa Health Services Family Health Team
Clinic
Campus Pharmacy
Pharmacy
ODent
Dentist
UOttawa Campus Protection
Police
Ottawa Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Sandy Hill Dental Centre
Dentist
Periodontal Associates in Sandy Hill
Dentist
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Clinic
Besserer Dental Centre
Dentist
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Rideau River Dental
Dentist
Rideau Friel Medical Clinic
Clinic
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Recovery Care
Clinic
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Bastien & Prizant Optometry
Clinic
Loblaw Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Remedy'sRx
Pharmacy
Appletree
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Ottawa Carleton Phyiso
Clinic
Rideau Centre Security
Police
PermaSmile Dentistry
Dentist
Dr. Pham Dung
Dentist
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 F

Sandy Hill home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a B-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C+
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 A+

The Sandy Hill graduation rate is 94% - which is 12% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (2) A+
École élémentaire publique Francojeunesse
Viscount Alexander Public School
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Anne
York Street Public School
École élémentaire publique Mauril-Bélanger
Elgin Street Public School
École catholique Éducation sans frontières - éte
Éducation permanente, palier élémentaire
École élémentaire catholique Éducation permanente-Été
Éducation permanente-semaine
Lady Evelyn Alternative School
École élémentaire catholique Au Coeur d'Ottawa
Répit-Transit
CHEO Back on Track
École élémentaire catholique Horizon-Jeunesse
Centre de traitement de jour
Assumption Catholic Elementary School
École élémentaire publique Trille des Bois
First Avenue Public School
Robert E. Wilson Public School
St Michael Elementary School
Centennial Public School
St Brigid Elementary School
OCDSB-International Languages Elementary
OCDSB-Literacy/Numeracy
High Schools (0) A+
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Programme jeunes parents
Talitha House School
École secondaire publique De La Salle
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
Répit-Transit
CHEO Back on Track
Immaculata High School
Maison Fraternité
Youville Unit - M F McHugh Edn Ctr (Ott)
OCDSB-International Languages
OCDSB-Literacy/Numeracy
OCDSB-Night School
OCDSB-School of Cont. Ed.
OCDSB-Summer School
Urban Aboriginal Alternate High School
Ottawa Technical Secondary School
Richard Pfaff Secondary Alternate Site
Glebe Collegiate Institute
Dave Smith Youth Trt Ctr - M.F. McHugh
Milieu de l'enfant
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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 A

Sandy Hill has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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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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Sandy Hill, Ottawa, ON Area Guide

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Sandy Hill Area Facts

  • Sandy Hill has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Sandy Hill crime rates are 17% higher than the Ottawa average
  • Cost of living in Sandy Hill is 5% higher than the Ottawa average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Annie Pootoogook Park
      Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
      Splash Pad - Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
      St. Germain Park
      Strathcona Park
      Sandy Hill Arena
      Golden Triangle Park
      Riverain Park

      Entertainment

      Laurier House
      Ottawa Little Theatre
      Bytowne Cinema
      Ottawa Art Gallery
      Arts Court
      Mavericks
      Ritual
      La Nouvelle Scène

      Food & Drink

      3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine
      Father and Sons
      La maison Acadienne
      University Bar & Grill
      Sushiman
      South Street Burgers
      Thaï Express
      Insta Bolz

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sandy Hill? Of all people who commute, 17.5% take public transportation in Sandy Hill.
      Drive to Work
      14%

      23% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      19%

      16% higher than the CDN average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sandy Hill? The cost of living in Sandy Hill is 96/100 - which is 13% lower than Ontario.
      Sandy Hill
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Ottawa
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sandy Hill? Sandy Hill crime rates are 3,163, which are 2% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,163 per 100k people

      25% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      25% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Sandy Hill? The median income in Sandy Hill is $57,406 which is 34% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $57,40630% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      70%10% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      19% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sandy Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are 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

      F Housing

      What are Sandy Hill home prices? Sandy Hill 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
      28%

      59% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Sandy Hill Schools

      Does Sandy Hill have good schools? The Sandy Hill graduation rate is 94% - which is 12% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      55%

      118% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      70%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      A User Ratings

      Is Sandy Hill a good place to live? Sandy Hill has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      2 total surveys

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