Livability Score

83
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Timothy's
Coffee Shop
Real Fruit Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Mr. Beans
Coffee Shop
Neighbours
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Peacock Cafe
Coffee Shop
Creek Coffee & Co
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cineplex Cinemas Pickering
Cinema
Oryx
Attraction
St. Francis Centre
Theatre Arts
Greater One-horned Rhinoceros
Attraction
Red Panda
Attraction
Indo-Malaya
Attraction
Guar
Attraction
Bactrian Camel
Attraction
Lion Tailed Macaque
Attraction
Eurasia Wilds
Attraction
Water Side Theatre
Theatre Arts
Conservation Carousel
Attraction
Orangutan
Attraction
Przewalski's Horse
Attraction
Discovery Zone
Theme Park
Sumatran Tiger
Attraction
Masai Giraffe
Attraction
Snow Leopard
Attraction
Camel Ride
Attraction
Sika Deer
Attraction
River Hippopotamus
Attraction
Dhole
Attraction
Barbary Sheep
Attraction
Australia
Attraction
Barbary Ape
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) A+
LCBO
Alcohol
Belaggio's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Retro Burger
Fast Food
Chick'N'Joy
Fast Food
The Great Canadian Bagel
Fast Food
Fat Bastard Burrito
Fast Food
Pizzaville
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Afghan Kebab & Shawarma
Fast Food
Knights Corner
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Bollock's Pub
Bar
Island Breeze
Fast Food
Pig Out
Fast Food
Sunrise
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Osmow's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
24hr Fit Club
Gym
East Shore Community Centre
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
MARS Success Fitness
Gym
Osborne Acadamy of Acrobatics
Gym
Ultimate Canadian Athletics
Gym
Ryouko Martial Arts
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Port Union Community Centre
Community Centre
The Waypoint
Community Centre
Lincoln Alexander Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) C-
M&M Food Market
Butcher
COBS Bread
Bakery
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Bruno's Signature Meats
Butcher
Sweet Emma's
Bakery
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Nutrition House
Health Food
Your Good Health
Health Food
Pacific Fresh Food Market
Grocery Store
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Al Madina Supermarket
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Port Union Bakery
Bakery
Lamana's Italian Bakery
Bakery
Metro
Grocery Store
BN Natural Food
Health Food
TNS Health Store
Health Food
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Blue Sky Supermarket
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
West shore park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Shadybrook Tot Lot
Park
Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park
Park
Shadybrook Park
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Beachfront Park
Park
Amberlea Park
Park
Commerce Street Park
Park
Balsdon Park
Park
Bonita Park
Park
Alderwood Park
Park
Mitchell Park
Park
David Farr Memorial Park South
Park
Woodsmere park
Park
Alex Robertson Park
Park
McPherson Park
Park
Parkham Parkette
Park
David Farr Park
Park
Forestbrook Park
Park
Kinsmen Park
Park
Sandbox
Playground
Dixie Park
Park
Glengrove Park
Park
Fanfare Park
Park
Shops (1) C+
Kitchen Food Fair Convenience
Convenience Store
Pet Valu
Pets
Popeye's Supplements
Nutrition Supplements
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Violet Bloom's Fresh Flowers
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Optique
Optician
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Fairport Convenience
Convenience Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Bassett Medi Spa
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Yvonne's Hairstylist
Hairdresser
Global Pet Foods
Pets
Esso
Convenience Store
Shell Select
Convenience Store
Hasty Market
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Trillium Florist
Florist
Tip & Toe Nails & Spa
Beauty
Super Stop
Convenience Store
Tiger Express
Convenience Store
Ferrara Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Saks Off 5th
Department Store
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Village East (A+)

2. Woodlands (A+)

3. Bay Ridges (A+)

4. West Shore (B)

5. Dunbarton (B-)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in West Shore.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
Begley Street
Bus Stop
Begley Street
Bus Stop
Stroud's Lane
Bus Stop
Stroud's Lane
Bus Stop
Pickering
Transit Station
Starspray Loop at Lawrence Avenue
Bus Stop
Island Road
Bus Stop
East Avenue
Bus Stop
Kirkdene Drive
Bus Stop
Kirkdene Drive
Bus Stop
70 Island Rd
Bus Stop
Ridgewood Road
Bus Stop
Lawrence Avenue at Walkway to Ridgewood Road
Bus Stop
Ridgewood Road
Bus Stop
Lawrence Avenue at Opposite Walkway to Ridgewood Road
Bus Stop
Port Union Road
Bus Stop
Port Union Road
Bus Stop
Tudor Glen Crescent
Bus Stop
Clark Secor Place
Bus Stop
Port Union Road
Bus Stop
Port Union Road
Bus Stop
Sheppard Avenue East
Bus Stop
Sheppard Avenue East
Bus Stop
Kingston Road
Bus Stop
Kingston Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.6% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Duffiin Heights (A+)

2. Rosebank (A+)

3. Brook Industrial (A+)

4. Rouge Park (D-)

5. Amberlea (A+)

cost of living D

The cost of living in West Shore is 99/100 - which is 11% 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. Town Centre (B)

2. Village East (B-)

3. Bay Ridges (C)

4. West Shore (D)

5. Brook Industrial (D)

crime B+

West Shore crime rates are 2,668 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,983 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
685 crimes per 100k B+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Rougemount (A+)

2. Dunbarton (A+)

3. Rosebank (A+)

4. Highbush (A)

5. Rouge Park (A)

employment A+

The median income in West Shore is $109,058 - which is 25% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$109,058 A-
Unemployment Rate
5.6% D+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Duffiin Heights (A+)

2. Liverpool (A+)

3. Woodlands (A+)

4. Brock Ridge (A+)

5. West Shore (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
Body Works Physiotherapy Pickering
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dunbarton Medical Centre
Doctor
Dunbarton Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
CML HealthCare
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
MedRehab Physiotherapy
Clinic
Mole Tattoo Removal
Doctor
Dentistry on Liverpool
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Medical-Dental Offices Denture Clinic
Doctor
Orthodontist
Dentist
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Dental Office
Dentist
Bayly Healthcare
Doctor
Rouge Valley Health Services ACT Team Community Services
Doctor
The Denture Clinic
Dentist
Guardian
Pharmacy
Mall Security
Police
Dr. Herman Tong
Dentist
Pickering Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Durham Regional Sexual Health Clinic
Doctor
Rexall
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Amberlea (A+)

2. Duffiin Heights (A+)

3. West Shore (A+)

4. Brock Ridge (A-)

5. Brook Industrial (F)

housing A+

West Shore home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a C+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A B+
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Highbush (A+)

2. Rouge Park (A+)

3. Amberlea (A+)

4. Liverpool (A+)

5. Duffiin Heights (A+)

schools A+

The West Shore graduation rate is 88% - which is 5% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
72% B
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Fairport Beach Public School
Father Fenelon Catholic School
Frenchman's Bay Public School
Rosebank Road Public School
Highbush Public School
Elizabeth B Phin Public School
St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
St Monica Catholic School
Altona Forest Public School
Grove Secondary School (Elementary)
Sir John A Macdonald Public School
Bayview Heights Public School
William Dunbar Public School
Vaughan Willard Public School
Gandatsetiagon Public School
West Rouge Junior Public School
Westcreek Public School
Fernie House - Island Road
St Isaac Jogues Catholic School
Glengrove Public School
Maple Ridge Public School
William G Davis Junior Public School
Rouge Valley Public School
St Dominic Savio Catholic School
Charlottetown Junior Public School
High Schools (0) F
Dunbarton High School
Grove Secondary School
St Mary Catholic Secondary School
Pine Ridge Secondary School
Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute
École secondaire Ronald-Marion
Pickering High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Dunbarton (A+)

2. Brock Ridge (A+)

3. Amberlea (A+)

4. Rosebank (A+)

5. Woodlands (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Highbush (A+)

2. Village East (A+)

3. Amberlea ()

4. Bay Ridges ()

5. Brock Ridge ()

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West Shore, Pickering, ON Area Guide

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West Shore Area Facts

  • West Shore has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Shore crime rates are 6% higher than the Pickering average
  • Cost of living in West Shore is 2% lower than the Pickering average

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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Shore? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      West shore park
      Rotary Park
      Shadybrook Tot Lot
      Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park
      Shadybrook Park
      Douglas Park
      Beachfront Park
      Amberlea Park

      Entertainment

      Cineplex Cinemas Pickering
      Oryx
      St. Francis Centre
      Greater One-horned Rhinoceros
      Red Panda
      Indo-Malaya
      Guar
      Bactrian Camel

      Food & Drink

      LCBO
      Belaggio's
      Subway
      The Beer Store
      Pizza Pizza
      Retro Burger
      Chick'N'Joy
      The Great Canadian Bagel

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Shore? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in West Shore.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Shore? The cost of living in West Shore is 99/100 - which is 11% lower than Ontario.
      West Shore
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Pickering
      100

      same as average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Shore? West Shore crime rates are 2,668, which are 14% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      2,668 per 100k people

      37% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      37% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Shore? The median income in West Shore is $109,058 which is 25% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $109,05832% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      59%8% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is West Shore a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      Dunbarton Medical Pharmacy
      Guardian
      I.D.A.
      Pharmasave
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Rexall

      Doctors

      Dunbarton Medical Centre
      Pickering Medical Centre
      Mole Tattoo Removal
      Medical-Dental Offices Denture Clinic
      Rouge Valley Health Services ACT Team Community Services
      Bayly Healthcare
      Durham Regional Sexual Health Clinic
      Carea Community Health Centre

      A+ Housing

      What are West Shore home prices? West Shore 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
      91%

      34% higher than the CDN average

      A+ West Shore Schools

      Does West Shore have good schools? The West Shore graduation rate is 88% - which is 5% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      24%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      72%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is West Shore a good place to live? West Shore has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      n/a%

      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
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      0 total surveys

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