Livability Score

69
/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 (2) F
Jay's Place Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Forestry Building
Museum
qathet Museum and Archives Society
Museum
Patricia Theatre
Cinema
Townsite Heritage Society
Museum
Gibsons Beach Access
Attraction
Food and Drink (9) F
The Beach Hut
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Capones Cellar
Alcohol
Paparazzi Pizza
Fast Food
Beach Gardens Beer & Wine Store
Alcohol
Fitness (3) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Dwight Hall
Community Centre
Better Bodies Gym
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Quality Foods
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Rocky Mountain
Bakery
Xwup Xwup Store
Grocery Store
Parks (12) F
Willingdon Beach Park and Campsite
Park
Cranberry Field
Park
D A Evans Park
Park
Townsite Dog park
Park
Welcome to Powell River Park
Park
Larry Guthro Park
Park
JP Dallos Field
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Grief Point Park
Park
Shops (15) F
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Mark's
Clothing
Pet Valu
Pets
Dollarama
Discount Store
Walmart
Department Store
Townsite Public Market
Mall
Mother nature
Pets
Scizzors Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Top of The Hill Grocery & Gas Bar
Convenience Store
Pacific Point Market
Convenience Store
Tla'
Convenience Store
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Powell River.
Public Transit Stops (205)
Stops & Stations A+
Hemlock AT Brooks Elem (WB)
Bus Stop
South Parking Lot Powell River Rec Complex
Bus Stop
North Parking Lot Powell River Rec Complex
Bus Stop
Timberlane 5460 block (NB)
Bus Stop
Timberlane 5460 block (SB)
Bus Stop
Hawthorn at Maple (EB)
Bus Stop
Hawthorn at Maple (WB)
Bus Stop
Joyce at Kiwanis (SB)
Bus Stop
Manson at Artaban (SB)
Bus Stop
Joyce at Kiwanis (NB)
Bus Stop
Manson at Artaban (EB)
Bus Stop
Manson at Artaban (NB)
Bus Stop
Joyce AT Hospital Entr (WB)
Bus Stop
Manson at Park (WB)
Bus Stop
Joyce Ave nearside Harvie (NB)
Bus Stop
Manson at MacGregor (SB)
Bus Stop
Maple at Fir (SB)
Bus Stop
Manson at MacGregor (NB)
Bus Stop
Maple at Fir (NB)
Bus Stop
Manson at Church (NB)
Bus Stop
Manson at Dale (EB)
Bus Stop
PR Hospital Main Entrance (NB)
Bus Stop
Joyce at Abbotsford (SB)
Bus Stop
Joyce at Abbotsford (NB)
Bus Stop
Alberni at Algoma (WB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Powell River is 88/100 - which is 28% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

Powell River crime rates are 6,867 per 100k, which is 14% higher than British Columbia
Property Crime
5,593 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,274 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Powell River is $68,988 - which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$68,988 F
Unemployment Rate
2.8% A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
qathet General Hospital
Hospital
Burnaby Street Dentist
Dentist
RCMP
Police
Powell River Fire Department - Station #1
Fire Station
BC Ambulance Service Station 229
Ambulance Station
Powell River Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Powell River home prices are $633,253 - which is 34% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
$633,253 F
Home Appreciation Rate
53% C+
Home Affordability
9.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B

The Powell River graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than British Columbia
School Test Scores
62% C-
High School Grad. Rates
82% D+
Elementary Schools (9) F
Henderson Elementary
Edgehill Elementary
Cote-du-Soleil
Assumption School
Westview Elementary
Partners in Education Program (PIE)
James Thomson Elementary
Powell River Christian School
High Schools (8) A+
Brooks Secondary
Continuing Ed SD 47
Secondaire Brooks
Cote-du-Soleil
Assumption School
Partners in Education Program (PIE)
Westview Learning Centre
Powell River Christian School
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ratings C

Powell River has an overall rating of 65% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes C
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  • Powell River has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Powell River crime rates are 14% higher than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Powell River is 28% lower than the British Columbia average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Willingdon Beach Park and Campsite
      Cranberry Field
      D A Evans Park
      Townsite Dog park
      Welcome to Powell River Park
      Larry Guthro Park
      JP Dallos Field
      Sunset Park

      Entertainment

      Forestry Building
      qathet Museum and Archives Society
      Patricia Theatre
      Townsite Heritage Society
      Gibsons Beach Access

      Food & Drink

      The Beach Hut
      McDonald's
      A&W
      Subway
      Panago
      Dairy Queen
      Capones Cellar
      Paparazzi Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Powell River? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Powell River.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Powell River? The cost of living in Powell River is 88/100 - which is 28% lower than British Columbia.
      Powell River
      88

      12% 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 Powell River? Powell River crime rates are 6,867, which are 14% higher than British Columbia
      Total Crime
      6,867 per 100k people

      63% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      63% 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 Powell River? The median income in Powell River is $68,988 which is 20% lower than British Columbia.
      Median household income
      $68,98816% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      52%18% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      56% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      qathet General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Powell River Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Powell River home prices? Powell River home prices are $633,253 - which is 34% lower than British Columbia
      Median home value
      $633,2534% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      $91957% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      B Powell River Schools

      Does Powell River have good schools? The Powell River graduation rate is 82% - which is 5% lower than British Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      13%

      47% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      62%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      C User Ratings

      Is Powell River a good place to live? Powell River has an overall rating of 65% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      4 total surveys

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