Livability Score

81
/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 (4) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
cha cha java - cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Serious Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Trees
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Paradise Fun Park
Theme Park
Parksville Museum
Museum
North Island Wildlife Recovery & Educational Centre
Attraction
Food and Drink (12) D-
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Corfield Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Mount Arrowsmith Tasting Room
Alcohol
Mount Arrowsmith Tasting Room
Bar
Ocean Lounge & Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
BC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (3) A+
Parksville Seniors Acitivity & Drop-in Centre
Community Centre
Parksville Community Centre
Community Centre
Element Fitness
Gym
KIS
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Eat Fresh Urban Market
Grocery Store
Thrifty Foods
Grocery Store
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
Kabayan Oriental Foods
Grocery Store
Quality Foods Parksville
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Nana & Papa's Bakery
Bakery
Morningstar Farm
Cheese
Parks (59) A+
Meadow View Park
Park
Pheasant Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Parksville Community Park
Park
Eagle Park
Park
Shelly Road Park
Park
Bridgewater Park
Park
Shelly Creek North
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Shelly Creek West
Park
Shelly Creek South
Park
Sutherland Park
Park
Marks Nature Park
Park
San Malo Community Park
Park
Magnolia Park
Park
Maple Lane Community Park
Park
Springwood Park
Park
Sylvan Park
Park
Wisteria Park
Park
Young Park
Park
Linear Park
Park
Maple Glen Linear Park
Park
Vicken Park
Park
Tanglewood Park
Park
Brice Park
Park
Shops (20) A+
The Mulberry Bush
Books
Bosley's Pet Foods
Pets
Loonyrama Plus
Discount Store
Island Haircutting Company
Hairdresser
Do Or Dye Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Oceanside Clothing
Clothing
Close To You Ladies' Fashion & Lingerie Boutique
Clothing
Tom Harris Telus & Koodo
Electronics
Full Throttle Hair Garage
Hairdresser
Natural Synergy Day Spa
Beauty
Vintage Sol Tanning Salon & Spa
Beauty
The Kit and Kaboodle: KIDSVILLE
Clothing
Fields
Department Store
Petal & Kettle
Florist
Stedmans V&S
Discount Store
Home Hardware
Houseware
Temple Food Store
Convenience Store
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Suzanne's & Jenny's
Clothing
Tamara's Nail Salon
Beauty
Country Dollar Plus
Discount Store
French Creek Marina Store
Convenience Store
Errington General Store
Convenience Store
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Parksville.
Public Transit Stops (100)
Stops & Stations A+
Island Hwy E at Bagshaw (EB)
Bus Stop
McVickers at Island Hwy E (SB)
Bus Stop
McVickers at Island Hwy E (NB)
Bus Stop
Island Hwy E at Corfield (EB)
Bus Stop
Corfield at Jensen Ave E (NB)
Bus Stop
Island Hwy E at Mills (EB)
Bus Stop
McVickers at Stanford Ave E (SB)
Bus Stop
Jensen Ave E at Weld (EB)
Bus Stop
McVickers at Stanford Ave E (NB)
Bus Stop
Stanford Ave E at Bagshaw (WB)
Bus Stop
Corfield 270 block (NB)
Bus Stop
Stanford Ave E at Bagshaw (EB)
Bus Stop
Corfield 280 block (SB)
Bus Stop
Jensen Ave E at McCarter (WB)
Bus Stop
Jensen Ave E at McCarter (EB)
Bus Stop
Jensen Ave E at Craig (WB)
Bus Stop
Island Hwy E at McCarter (EB)
Bus Stop
Island Hwy E 500 block (WB)
Bus Stop
Island Hwy E 510 block (EB)
Bus Stop
Jensen Ave W at McMillan (WB)
Bus Stop
McMillan at Jensen Ave W (SB)
Bus Stop
McMillan at Harrison (NB)
Bus Stop
McMillan at Harrison (SB)
Bus Stop
Hirst Ave W at Cheney (WB)
Bus Stop
McMillan at Island Hwy W (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living C+

The cost of living in Parksville is 93/100 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

Parksville crime rates are 8,142 per 100k, which is 35% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
6,632 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,510 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Parksville is $68,324 - which is 21% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$68,324 F
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Connect Hearing
Clinic
Oceanside Dental Centre
Dentist
Arrowsmith Dental Group
Dentist
Tablet Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Parksville Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Parksville Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oceanside Health Centre
Hospital
BC Ambulance Station #130
Ambulance Station
Allsbrook Dental Centre
Dentist
Oceanside RCMP
Police
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Errington Fire Department Hall #1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Parksville home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
n/a D-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C+
Home Affordability
N/A A-
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schools A-

The Parksville graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to British Columbia
School Test Scores
59% D+
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (2) A
Oceanside Elementary
Springwood Elementary
Errington Elementary
High Schools (3) A
Ecole Secondaire Ballenas Secondary
PASS/Woodwinds Alternate
Continuing Ed SD 69
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ratings A-

Parksville has an overall rating of 79% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A-
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Parksville, BC Area Guide

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Parksville Area Facts

  • Parksville has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Parksville crime rates are 35% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Parksville is 25% lower than the British Columbia average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Meadow View Park
      Pheasant Park
      Sunset Park
      Parksville Community Park
      Eagle Park
      Shelly Road Park
      Bridgewater Park
      Shelly Creek North

      Entertainment

      Paradise Fun Park
      Parksville Museum
      North Island Wildlife Recovery & Educational Centre

      Food & Drink

      BC Liquor Store
      Corfield Liquor Depot
      Dairy Queen
      Mount Arrowsmith Tasting Room
      Mount Arrowsmith Tasting Room
      Ocean Lounge & Liquor Store
      Subway
      Panago

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Parksville? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Parksville.
      Drive to Work
      27%

      13% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the CDN average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Parksville? The cost of living in Parksville is 93/100 - which is 25% lower than British Columbia.
      Parksville
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      British Columbia
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Parksville? Parksville crime rates are 8,142, which are 35% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      8,142 per 100k people

      93% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      93% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Parksville? The median income in Parksville is $68,324 which is 21% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $68,32417% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      41%36% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Oceanside Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Pharmasave
      Tablet Pharmacy
      Save-On-Foods Pharmacy
      Parksville Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Parksville home prices? Parksville home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $1,52129% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      A- Parksville Schools

      Does Parksville have good schools? The Parksville graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      18%

      27% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      59%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Parksville a good place to live? Parksville has an overall rating of 79% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      8 total surveys

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