Livability Score

77
/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) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Silver Bean Café
Coffee Shop
Turnbull Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cork & Bean
Coffee Shop
Hasselton's Coffee & Sweets
Coffee Shop
Dreams of Beans
Coffee Shop
Kit Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Dodrio
Coffee Shop
Karma's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Black Honey Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Only Cafe
Coffee Shop
BE Catering
Coffee Shop
East City Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Kelly's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Museum
Lakeview Bowl
Bowling Alley
The Junction
Nightclub
The Theatre on King
Theatre Arts
Showplace Performance Centre
Theatre Arts
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough
Cinema
Canadian Canoe Museum
Museum
Artspace
Art Gallery
Peterborough Theatre Guild
Theatre Arts
Hutchinson House
Museum
Peterborough Lift Lock Visitors Centre
Museum
Peterborough Lift Lock
Attraction
Peterborough Museum and Archives
Museum
Bowlerama
Bowling Alley
Miniature Railway
Attraction
Riverview Park & Zoo
Zoo
Wild Water & Wheels
Theme Park
Food and Drink (8) A+
Souvlaki Pit
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
241 Pizza
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Sticks Sports Bar
Bar
Spaghetti House Pizzeria
Fast Food
The Pasta Shop
Deli
Riley's
Bar
Southside Pizzeria
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
The Social
Bar
The Whistle Stop Cafe
Fast Food
White House Hotel
Bar
Wing House
Fast Food
McThirsty's Pint
Bar
Delectable Fine Foods
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Free Topping Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
White Tiger Taekwondo
Gym
Peterborough Axe Club
Gym
Ji-yu Shin Karate
Gym
House Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Peterborough Lions Community Centre
Community Centre
Inner Quiet Yoga
Gym
Sati Yoga
Gym
Crossfit Kawartha
Gym
Crossfit PTBO
Gym
Sadleir House
Community Centre
Beast Fitness
Gym
Queen Alexandra Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Mapleridge Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Peterborough Sports & Wellness Centre
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) A+
No Frills
Grocery Store
Simply Delicious
Bakery
Sprinkles
Bakery
Primal Cuts
Butcher
King Street Market
Butcher
The Food Shop
Grocery Store
The Main Ingredient
Health Food
Green Up
Grocery Store
Chasing the Cheese
Cheese
The Earth Food Store
Health Food
Charlotte Pantry
Grocery Store
Enticing Cakes
Bakery
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Sweet Beast Butcher Shop
Butcher
The Cheese Shop
Cheese
Hard Winter Bakery
Bakery
Franz's Butchershop
Butcher
Foodland
Grocery Store
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
Farmboy
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
One Fine Food
Grocery Store
Foodland
Grocery Store
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Del Crary Park
Park
Burnham Point Park
Park
King Edward Park
Park
Knights of Columbus Park
Park
Morrow Park
Park
Bethune Park
Park
Brinton Carpet Park
Park
Millennium Park
Park
Scotts Mills Locks
Park
Rogers Cove
Park
James Stevenson Park
Park
Beavermead Park
Park
Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 20
Park
Johnson Park
Park
Simcoe & Bethune Park
Park
Newhall Park
Park
GreenUP Ecology Park
Park
Quaker Park
Park
Eastgate Memorial Park
Park
Chelsea Gardens
Park
Fleming Park
Park
Humber Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Turner Park
Park
Rideau Park
Park
Shops (21) A+
Banana Service
Electronics
CompuClinic
Electronics
Angela & Company Salon
Hairdresser
Nails First
Beauty
This & That
Gift Shop
Hakim Optical
Optician
The UK Shoppe
Gift Shop
Basket Express
Gift Shop
Easy Home
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Emerald Beauty
Beauty
Pet Valu
Pets
Signature Nails
Beauty
Open Video & Convenience
Convenience Store
Twohey Home
Furniture
McKnight's
Gift Shop
Green Street
Bicycle
Knotanew Book Store
Books
Sugar Me Right!
Hairdresser
P&P Daily Mart
Convenience Store
Lawrie Jones and Company
Hairdresser
Bennett's Furniture and Mattresses
Furniture
Peterborough Tack
Clothing
Lumpy Bikes
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Highland (A+)

2. Kenner (A+)

3. Landsdowne (A+)

4. Greenhill (A+)

5. Lyons Gate III (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in South Central.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. South Central (A+)

2. Ashburnham Subdivision (A+)

3. East City (A+)

4. Bonnerworth (A)

5. Lift Lock (A)

cost of living A

The cost of living in South Central is 88/100 - which is 21% 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. Monaghan Subdivision (A+)

2. Kenner (A)

3. South Central (A)

4. Otonabee (A-)

5. Highland (A-)

crime F

South Central crime rates are 5,616 per 100k, which is 82% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
4,174 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
1,442 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Thompson Bay Estates (A+)

2. Jackson Creek (A)

3. Jackson Creek Meadows (A-)

4. University Heights (A-)

5. Lyons Gate III (B+)

employment F

The median income in South Central is $41,812 - which is 52% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$41,812 F
Unemployment Rate
5.4% C-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Jackson Creek (A+)

2. University Heights (A+)

3. Jackson Creek Meadows (A+)

4. Nassau (A+)

5. Lyons Gate III (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Caravaggio Orthotic Clinic
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Loblaw Pharmacy
Pharmacy
OATC Peterbrough Clinic
Clinic
McKenzie Denture Clinic
Dentist
Peterborough Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Aylmer Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kawartha Dental Clinic
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Remedy'sRx
Pharmacy
First Step
Clinic
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Partners In Pregnancy
Clinic
Peterborough Police
Police
Burnham Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Skin Centre
Clinic
Peterborough Family Dentistry
Dentist
Peterborough Police Service
Police
Tag Dental
Dentist
Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dialysis Management Clinics
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Beavermead (A+)

2. Chemong (A+)

3. O'Grady (A+)

4. Sir Sanford Fleming (A+)

5. Edmison Heights (A-)

housing A

South Central 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 B
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Thompson Bay Estates (A+)

2. Jackson Creek Meadows (A+)

3. Jackson Creek (A+)

4. Heritage Park (A+)

5. Foxwood Estates (A+)

schools B-

The South Central graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (0) C-
St. John Catholic Elementary School
Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School
Prince of Wales Public School
Otonabee Valley Public School
King George Public School
Kinark Child & Family Services
Queen Mary Public School
Keith Wightman Public School
St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School
Monsignor O'Donoghue Catholic Elementary School
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Armour Heights Public School
Enterphase Child and Family Services
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Roger Neilson Public School
St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School
Westmount Public School
Highland Heights Public School
Queen Elizabeth Public School
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School
St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School
ÉÉC Monseigneur-Jamot
Hand in Hand Children's Services
Kawartha Heights Public School
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
High Schools (1) C-
Dalhousie Youth Support Services
Continuing Education
Hand in Hand
Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School
Kinark Child & Family Services-(Strive)
Kenner Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Enterphase Child and Family Services
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
St. Peter Catholic Secondary School
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
PVNC Continuing Education Program High School Night School
PVNCCDSB Summer School
Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute
ÉSC Monseigneur-Jamot
Continuing Education Centre
Thomas A Stewart Secondary School
KPR Virtual High School
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Summer School
Crestwood Secondary School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Peterborough Heritage Conservation District (A+)

2. Jackson Creek (A+)

3. East City (A+)

4. Westmount (A+)

5. Major Bennet (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. East City (A+)

2. Greenhill (A+)

3. Westmount (A+)

4. North Central (A+)

5. Edmison Heights (B+)

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South Central, Peterborough, ON Area Guide

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South Central Area Facts

  • South Central has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Central crime rates are 30% higher than the Peterborough average
  • Cost of living in South Central is 4% lower than the Peterborough average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Del Crary Park
      Burnham Point Park
      King Edward Park
      Knights of Columbus Park
      Morrow Park
      Bethune Park
      Brinton Carpet Park
      Millennium Park

      Entertainment

      Art Gallery of Peterborough
      Lakeview Bowl
      The Junction
      The Theatre on King
      Showplace Performance Centre
      Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
      Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough
      Canadian Canoe Museum

      Food & Drink

      Souvlaki Pit
      Subway
      Pizza Pizza
      241 Pizza
      The Beer Store
      Sticks Sports Bar
      Spaghetti House Pizzeria
      The Pasta Shop

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Central? Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in South Central.
      Drive to Work
      31%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Central? The cost of living in South Central is 88/100 - which is 21% lower than Ontario.
      South Central
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Peterborough
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Central? South Central crime rates are 5,616, which are 82% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      5,616 per 100k people

      33% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      33% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in South Central? The median income in South Central is $41,812 which is 52% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $41,81249% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      54%16% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      15% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Peterborough Regional Health Centre

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Westmount Pharmacy
      Peterborough Hospital Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Guardian

      Doctors

      Dialysis Management Clinics
      Walk-In Clinic
      Kawartha Foot & Orthotic Clinic
      Apex Diagnostic Services

      A Housing

      What are South Central home prices? South Central 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
      34%

      49% lower than the CDN average

      B- South Central Schools

      Does South Central have good schools? The South Central graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      13%

      50% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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