Livability Score

46
/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 (5) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Culture
Coffee Shop
Frog Ponds Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Summerfolk Stage
Theatre Arts
The Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum
Museum
historic railways and boats
Attraction
Galaxy Cinemas Owen Sound
Cinema
Billy Bishop Home & Museum
Museum
Owen Sound Drive-in
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (11) F
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Pizza Delight
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Famous Wok
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
Community Centre
McQuay Tannery Seniors Centre
Community Centre
Harmony Centre
Community Centre
Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Foodland
Grocery Store
wholesale club
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Lawson's
Grocery Store
Zehrs
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Parks (60) B
Kinsmen Park
Park
Tom Williams Park
Park
St. Julien's Park
Park
Harrison Field
Park
Mary Miller Park
Park
Kelso Beach
Park
Maitland Park
Park
Good Cheer Splash Pad
Playground
28th street playground
Playground
Soundview Park
Park
Bayshore Park
Park
Alexandra Park
Park
Queen's Park
Park
St George's Park
Park
labarinth
Park
McArthur Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Duncan McLellan Park
Park
Ryerson Park
Park
Black's Park
Park
Stoney Orchard Park
Park
Sarawak Family Park
Park
Taylor Park
Park
Comm-R-Ette Park
Park
Comm-R-Ette Playground
Playground
Shops (46) F
Marine Convenience
Convenience Store
Palantir Computers
Electronics
Giant Tiger
Department Store
Clark's of Silcote
Convenience Store
Great Canadian Retail Outlet
Department Store
bikeface cycling
Bicycle
Thrift Store
Department Store
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Inside Ideas
Furniture
Mac's
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Treehouse Children's Clothing
Clothing
Cali Nails
Beauty
Coles
Books
Boathouse
Clothing
Maurices
Clothing
Style Mobile
Electronics
Rogers
Electronics
Ardene
Clothing
Northern Reflections
Clothing
Alia N TanJay
Clothing
Heritage Place
Mall
Virgin Mobile
Electronics
Koodo
Electronics
WirelessWave
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Owen Sound (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Owen Sound.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations F
Owen Sound Transit Terminal
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Owen Sound (F)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Owen Sound is 90/100 - which is 20% 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. Owen Sound (A-)

crime F

Owen Sound crime rates are 7,376 per 100k, which is 139% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
5,482 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,894 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Owen Sound (F)

employment D+

The median income in Owen Sound is $64,061 - which is 27% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$64,061 F
Unemployment Rate
4.0% B+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Owen Sound (D+)

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Inter-Township Fire Department
Fire Station
Owen Sound Family Health Tam
Clinic
Grey Bruce Health Unit
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Parker Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Owen Sound Police Service
Police
the Centre for Personal Enhancement
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Owen Sound Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Owen Sound (F)

housing A+

Owen Sound 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. Owen Sound (A+)

schools C

The Owen Sound graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (8) F
Keppel-Sarawak Elementary School
St Basil's Separate School
Hillcrest Elementary School
Keystone Live-In Treatment Program
Alexandra Community School
École élémentaire catholique St-Dominique-Savio
Notre Dame Catholic School
East Ridge Community School
Owen Sound Collegiate Summer School
High Schools (4) F
Owen Sound District Secondary School Secondary School
St Mary's High School
Keystone Live-In Treatment Program
École secondaire catholique École secondaire Saint-Dominique-Savio
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Owen Sound (C)

ratings C

Owen Sound has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Owen Sound (C)

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Owen Sound, Owen Sound, ON Area Guide

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Owen Sound Area Facts

  • Owen Sound has a Livability Score of 46/100, which is considered poor
  • Owen Sound crime rates are 5% lower than the Owen Sound average
  • Cost of living in Owen Sound is 1% higher than the Owen Sound average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kinsmen Park
      Tom Williams Park
      St. Julien's Park
      Harrison Field
      Mary Miller Park
      Kelso Beach
      Maitland Park
      Good Cheer Splash Pad

      Entertainment

      Summerfolk Stage
      The Bowling Alley
      Owen Sound Marine and Rail Museum
      historic railways and boats
      Galaxy Cinemas Owen Sound
      Billy Bishop Home & Museum
      Owen Sound Drive-in

      Food & Drink

      The Beer Store
      Subway
      McDonald's
      The Beer Store
      KFC
      LCBO
      Pizza Delight
      Popeyes

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Owen Sound? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Owen Sound.
      Drive to Work
      37%

      equal to the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Owen Sound? The cost of living in Owen Sound is 90/100 - which is 20% lower than Ontario.
      Owen Sound
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Owen Sound
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Owen Sound? Owen Sound crime rates are 7,376, which are 139% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      7,376 per 100k people

      75% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      75% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Owen Sound? The median income in Owen Sound is $64,061 which is 27% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $64,06122% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      57%11% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      37% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Owen Sound Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Parker Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Owen Sound home prices? Owen Sound 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
      60%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      C Owen Sound Schools

      Does Owen Sound have good schools? The Owen Sound graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      16%

      37% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      60%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Owen Sound a good place to live? Owen Sound has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      3 total surveys

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