Livability Score

84
/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 (1) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe Dijla
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe El-Hara
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
PopulariTea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Café Hiraeth
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dubai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Marcie's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Timothy's
Coffee Shop
The Dadam
Coffee Shop
E T Cafe
Coffee Shop
3 Sisters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas
Cinema
Walkley Bowling Centre
Bowling Alley
Prince of Wales Falls
Attraction
Billings Estate Museum
Museum
Outdoor Theatre
Theatre Arts
MNP Park
Stadium
Mayfair Theatre
Cinema
TD Place Stadium
Stadium
Wild Pigments Art Studio
Theatre Arts
Gloucester Museum and Archives
Museum
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP
Cinema
Ornamental Gardens
Attraction
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Museum
Horse and Cattle Barn
Zoo
Lockmaster's House
Attraction
Small Animal Barn
Zoo
Dairy Barn
Zoo
Canadian Museum of Science and Technology
Museum
Photo Equatorial Building
Attraction
South Azimuth Building
Attraction
Dominion Observatory
Attraction
SPAO
Art Gallery
Merivale Bowling Centre
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (16) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Mucho Burrito
Fast Food
Sushi Shop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bombay Garden
Fast Food
Go Nuts
Deli
Harvey's
Fast Food
Milano Pizzeria
Fast Food
Delivery Sushi
Fast Food
Pho Mi Bo Ga
Fast Food
Burrito Gringo
Fast Food
La Brioche
Sweets
SemSem
Fast Food
Shawarma Palace
Fast Food
Talluza Desserts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Full Start Chinese Food
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Al-oumara
Fast Food
Palermo's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Gabriel Pizza
Fast Food
La Bocca Juice
Fast Food
Shawarma Station
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Greenboro Pavilion
Community Centre
Banff Avenue Community House
Community Centre
Bergeron Karate Centre
Gym
Saroughi Martial Arts
Gym
Greenboro Community Centre
Community Centre
Albion Heatherington Community Centre
Community Centre
Hunt Club Riverside Community Centre
Community Centre
Taggart Parkes Family Clubhouse
Community Centre
Final Round Boxing
Gym
Crossfit NCR
Gym
Heron Road Community and Seniors Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Greco Fitness
Gym
World Karate Centre
Gym
100% Martial Arts & Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Neak Ta
Gym
FRST Fitness
Gym
Love To Train Fitness Centre
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Capital Strength Training Systems
Gym
Carleton Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Canterbury Community Centre
Community Centre
Douvris Martial Arts
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Capital Buns Bakery
Bakery
Metro
Grocery Store
Sultan
Butcher
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Sweet Castle
Bakery
Produce Depot
Grocery Store
Matar Meat Shop
Butcher
3Cents2
Bakery
Lebanese Village Bakery
Bakery
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Fiesta Manila Bakery
Bakery
Metro
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Bakery
Bakery
Le Roi Pastry & Bakery
Bakery
Prince Ali Bakery
Bakery
Geeland International Grocery
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Al Farat Meat Shop
Butcher
Mavericks Doughnuts
Bakery
Bakery Ichiban
Bakery
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
R. George Pushman Park
Park
Ledbury Park
Park
Owl Park
Park
North Sawmill Creek Park
Park
Splash Pad - Owl Park
Playground
Frank J. Licari Park
Park
West Bridle Path Park
Park
Greenboro Park
Park
East Bridle Path Park
Park
Sawmill Creek Park Pathway Systems
Park
Splash Pad - Greenboro Park Community Centre
Playground
Sieveright Park
Park
Linton Park
Park
Splash Pad - Sieveright Park
Playground
Hunt Club Gate Park
Park
Trappers Park
Park
Walkley Albion Park
Park
Sawmill Creek Pool Park
Park
Splash Pad - Stanstead Park
Playground
Ladybug Park
Park
Stanstead Park
Park
Windsor Park Gloucester
Park
Cahill Park
Park
Splash Pad - Heatherington Park
Playground
Heatherington Park
Park
Shops (22) A+
Roots
Clothing
Chapters
Books
Marshalls
Department Store
Winners
Clothing
Mark's
Clothing
Gap
Clothing
Globo Shoes
Shoes
Moores
Clothing
The Source
Electronics
HomeSense
Interior Decoration
Gorgeous Brows and Lashes
Beauty
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
Walmart Vision Centre
Optician
Walmart Wireless
Electronics
Boz Hair Design
Hairdresser
Clean Cut Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Dollarama
Discount Store
Super Sam's Barbershop
Hairdresser
The Children's Place
Clothing
Helen's Nail Spa
Beauty
African Queen
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Spinnewyn Opticians
Optician
Rogers
Electronics
Pet Valu
Pets
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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, 13.2% take public transportation in South Keys.
Public Transit Stops (37)
Stops & Stations A+
Southgate / AD.3308
Bus Stop
Bank / South Keys Walkway
Bus Stop
Southgate / Clearwater
Bus Stop
Southgate / Clearwater
Bus Stop
Bank / Cahill
Bus Stop
Cahill / Bank
Bus Stop
Bank / Johnston
Bus Stop
Johnston / Southgate
Bus Stop
Johnston / Southgate
Bus Stop
Johnston / Bank
Bus Stop
Bank / Johnston
Bus Stop
Bank / AD. 2401
Bus Stop
Bank / AD. 2380
Bus Stop
Greenboro
Bus Station
Greenboro 2A
Bus Stop
Greenboro
Bus Station
Greenboro 1B
Bus Stop
Albion / Cahill
Bus Stop
Albion / Cahill
Bus Stop
Greenboro 1A
Bus Stop
South Keys 2A
Bus Stop
Johnston / Albion
Bus Stop
South Keys 1A
Bus Stop
South Keys
Bus Station
South Keys
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.2% B+
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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 South Keys is 87/100 - which is 22% 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+

South Keys crime rates are 3,390 per 100k, which is 10% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,519 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
870 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 B

The median income in South Keys is $81,653 - which is 7% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$81,653 D+
Unemployment Rate
5.3% C-
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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 (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Loblaw Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Southbank Medical Centre
Clinic
PharmaChoice
Pharmacy
Dr M. Brunet
Dentist
Southgate Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Greenboro Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kiar Counseling
Doctor
Greenboro Physiotherapy&Massage
Clinic
Dr. Grace Lee
Dentist
Towngate Medical Centre
Doctor
Hunt Club Dental Centre
Dentist
Canadian Medical Alliance
Doctor
Sound Care Medical Centre
Clinic
Altum Health
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Smiles on Bank Dentist
Dentist
PharmaChoice
Pharmacy
Upper Hunt Club Dental Centre
Dentist
Bridle Path Medical Clinic
Clinic
ABC Dentistry
Dentist
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Bank Medical Centre
Doctor
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
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 A+

South Keys 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. Crestview (A+)

2. Windsor Park Village (A+)

3. Playfair Park (A+)

4. Redwood (A+)

5. Uplands (A+)

schools C+

The South Keys graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (1) A
Dunlop Public School
Holy Family Elementary School
Clifford Bowey Public School
Bayview Public School
École élémentaire catholique Marius-Barbeau
École élémentaire catholique George-Étienne-Cartier
Prince of Peace Elementary School
École élémentaire publique Gabrielle-Roy
Sawmill Creek Elementary School
Charles H. Hulse Public School
General Vanier Public School
Fielding Drive Public School
Roberta Bondar Public School
École élémentaire catholique d'enseignement personnalisé Lamoureux
St Bernard Elementary School
St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School
École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Bernadette
Blossom Park Public School
Holy Cross Elementary School
Robert Bateman Public School
Featherston Drive Public School
Brookfield Unit - M.F. McHugh Edn Centre
Alta Vista Public School
St. Gemma Elementary School
Sherwood Unit - M.F.McHugh Education Ctr
High Schools (0) F
Ridgemont High School
St Patrick's High School
Brookfield Unit - M.F. McHugh Edn Centre
Brookfield High School
Sherwood
Sherwood Unit - M.F.McHugh Education Ctr
École Secondaire Virtuelle
École publique Rattrapage
École secondaire des adultes Le Carrefour
École secondaire des adultes Le Carrefour Soir
École secondaire publique L'Alternative
Canterbury High School
Hillcrest High School
Milieu de l'enfant
CHEO - M.F. McHugh Education Centre
St Pius X High School
École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité
Centre William E Hay
William E Hay Centre - M F McHugh Edn Ct
Centre éducatif services à la jeunesse
École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers
Dave Smith Youth Trt Ctr - M.F. McHugh
Glebe Collegiate Institute
Merivale High School
CHEO Back on Track
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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 B-

South Keys has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B-
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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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South Keys, Ottawa, ON Area Guide

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South Keys Area Facts

  • South Keys has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Keys crime rates are 26% higher than the Ottawa average
  • Cost of living in South Keys is 6% lower than the Ottawa average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      R. George Pushman Park
      Ledbury Park
      Owl Park
      North Sawmill Creek Park
      Splash Pad - Owl Park
      Frank J. Licari Park
      West Bridle Path Park
      Greenboro Park

      Entertainment

      Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas
      Walkley Bowling Centre
      Prince of Wales Falls
      Billings Estate Museum
      Outdoor Theatre
      MNP Park
      Mayfair Theatre
      TD Place Stadium

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Thaï Express
      Mucho Burrito
      Sushi Shop
      McDonald's
      Bombay Garden
      Go Nuts
      Harvey's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Keys? Of all people who commute, 13.2% take public transportation in South Keys.
      Drive to Work
      27%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Keys? The cost of living in South Keys is 87/100 - which is 22% lower than Ontario.
      South Keys
      87

      13% 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 South Keys? South Keys crime rates are 3,390, which are 10% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,390 per 100k people

      20% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      20% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B Employment

      What is the median income in South Keys? The median income in South Keys is $81,653 which is 7% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $81,6531% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      55%14% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      18% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Keys 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

      A+ Housing

      What are South Keys home prices? South Keys 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
      78%

      16% higher than the CDN average

      C+ South Keys Schools

      Does South Keys have good schools? The South Keys graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      40%

      59% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      42%

      37% lower than the CDN average

      B- User Ratings

      Is South Keys a good place to live? South Keys has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      3 total surveys

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